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Today we are far removed from this, PLC’s are the main part of control systems worldwide. They integrate with field devices, perform motion control functions and can either be used for stand-alone single machine functions or part of a larger distributed control system within a facility. Modern PLC’s are extremely robust and versatile, all the major brands invest heavily in continued development of their range’s, adding more functionality, speed and processing power, together with add-ons such as expanded I/O and control module options.
HMI's present system data to the operator, give visuals of the industrial operation and link to SCADA systems and databases to provide key diagnostic data such as, trending, scheduled maintenance and real time visibility of the system. Within in this hub you can view and post all things PLC and HMI.
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Hi there, we're unable to find anything related to A5E32619040-AB on the Siemens database. Could you please tell us the model of the HMI and possibly take a picture of the part number on the product itself?...
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2 years ago
Thanks for the hint. The video is added and should make it even easier to start with miCon-L. -
2 years ago
There is a very nice and helpful first-step - video for use of the programming system miCon-L.
-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m0AFrsOwGI -
2 years ago
Nice
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