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Using LLMs as a Distributed System: ChatGPT, Claude, Obsidian, and MCP
Choosing the “best” AI model misses the point. The real leverage comes from architecture. This post breaks down a practical distributed system using ChatGPT, Claude, Obsidian, and MCP that eliminates…
Exporting SIMATIC SCADA to WinCC for AS-Tags
Working with WinCC and TIA Portal doesn't have to mean manually recreating your entire tag database. The SIMATIC SCADA Export Tool provides a structured and robust approach to providing WinCC…
Siemens TIA Portal – Q&A Podcast – Episode 3
If you’ve ever gone online in TIA Portal and seen values flicker or change unexpectedly, it might not be your code, it might be your call environment. When the same…
Siemens TIA Portal – Q&A Podcast – Episode 2
If you’ve ever gone online in TIA Portal and seen values flicker or change unexpectedly, it might not be your code, it might be your call environment. When the same…
Siemens TIA Portal – Q&A Podcast – Episode 1
If you’ve ever gone online in TIA Portal and seen values flicker or change unexpectedly, it might not be your code, it might be your call environment. When the same…
The Easier Way to Manage TIA Portal Updates with TIA Administrator
The TIA Administrator provides a cleaner and more reliable way to manage Siemens TIA Portal updates, hotfixes, and corporate update sources. Learn how to access it, download updates, and control…
Centralising System Options With a PLC Configuration Block
A detailed look at creating a dedicated configuration block in PLC projects, covering structured UDT design, protected install dependent settings, best practices in TIA Portal and how this approach simplifies…
Why Refactoring After Testing Each System Leads to Better PLC Code
A detailed guide on testing duplicated PLC logic, identifying shared behaviour, and refactoring it into a single reusable, maintainable function block for long term project reliability.
Why Archiving and Restoring Can Fix Slow TIA Portal Projects
A practical guide to fixing slow or unstable TIA Portal projects by archiving, removing restorable data, deleting the project folder, and restoring a clean version for better performance.
Siemens TIA Portal – InOut Interfaces
The InOut interface in Siemens TIA Portal is a powerful tool for memory management and program efficiency. Instead of copying data in and out of blocks like traditional Inputs and…