Engage & Excel – Let’s Talk About Automation Workflow
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Engage & Excel – Let’s Talk About Automation Workflow

The author discusses the critical role of Project Workflow Management in automation projects, attributing project success to a well-defined workflow. By leveraging tools like Atlassian’s JIRA, the author emphasizes organizing tasks around a Final Design Specification (FDS) to streamline processes such as design, programming, testing, and deployment. This structured approach enhances project transparency, reduces errors, and facilitates future updates. The integration of JIRA allows for effective communication with management and ensures a clear understanding of project progress. Ultimately, a disciplined documentation process benefits both ongoing support and project management, setting the stage for long-term success.

PLC Analog Scaling
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PLC Analog Scaling

In industrial automation projects, all analog devices, including those connected via Analog Input Cards, necessitate scaling to convert raw input values into PLC-compatible values for effective processing, interlocking, alarming, and control. The conversion uses a formula, z = (((Px – Py)/(Ix – Iy)) * (i – Iy)) + Py, to transform measurements like current or pressure into scaled outputs relevant to system requirements. Various programmatic approaches, such as Ladder Logic or Structured Text, are utilized to implement this scaling, with considerations for capping values at predefined limits to prevent errors.

TIA Portal V19 – A Quick Look At New Features And Differences In Project Set Up
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TIA Portal V19 – A Quick Look At New Features And Differences In Project Set Up

TIA Portal V19 brings several significant changes, such as improved CPU hardware and enhanced security settings. The addition of new features like customizable keyboard shortcuts and enhanced library management also enhances user experience. However, the Unified HMI scripting lacks comprehensive support and guidance, presenting a challenge for users. Overall, these updates improve functionality and workflow in TIA V19.