The function block approach dramatically streamlines PLC programming and customization of machinery. It is a major improvement over developing PLC code completely from scratch, particularly for ...

Function block technology actually goes back a few decades, but the process control industry was slow to pick it up because of an initial lack of standards and because the manufacturing industry ...

The Rexroth IndraDrive M digital-drive system combines servo drive and frequency-converter technology in one platform. An optional drive-integrated PLC onboard, plus built-in safety technology, and ...