Automation and control systems run the gamut from both simple to complex as well as small to large. Allen Bradley’s PanelView Plus 7 was introduced to better visualization for larger and more complex applications. In addition to best-in-class functionality, the PanelView Plus 7 offers a larger screen and much more processing power. It also has…
As automation continues to grow in manufacturing, new communication protocols will emerge. But many of the ones listed here have been in service for decades and have adapted and evolved into powerful systems fully capable of managing the communication between complex devices in an equally complex environment. The key to any communication protocol will be the assessment of individual needs that include current system constraints, future growth, and the emergence of new and even faster devices communication needs.
