History of the PLC | Library.AutomationDirect.com | #1 Value
2015年8月5日 · AutomationDirect’s DirectSOFT, developed by Host Engineering, was the first Windows-based PLC programming software package. Having a PC communicating with a PLC provided the ability to not only program, but also allowed easier testing and troubleshooting.
The Origin Story of the PLC - Technical Articles - Control.com
2022年3月2日 · In the late 1960s, a revolution in manufacturing became a reality when the first Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) was developed. We’ll examine the early history of the PLC - not just the technology, but also the inspiration of the inventors as well.
Programmable logic controller - Wikipedia
A programmable logic controller (PLC) or programmable controller is an industrial computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, machines, robotic devices, or any activity that requires high reliability, ease of programming, and process fault diagnosis.
History and Applications of PLC - Automation Community
2023年12月30日 · The first programmable logic controller (PLC) was developed in the late 1960s by a group of engineers at General Motors (GM) to replace the complex and costly relay-based control systems that were commonly used at the time.
Who is the Father of the PLC and Why was it invented?
Today you will learn the story of Richard “Dick” Morley, commonly referred to as the Father of the PLC. You probably read these articles because of your interest in PLCs and automation. But have you ever wondered who actually invented the PLC, or how the first PLC came to be?
A Brief History of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have become an essential device for automating manufacturing processes. Developed in the 1960s, PLCs started out the size of suitcases and required logic programs to be drawn out on a drafting board before being loaded onto the device with a numeric keypad.
Allen-Bradley PLCs - A Hardware History - Technical Articles
2022年6月13日 · Founded in 1903, before the release of the first PLC, Allen-Bradley had already accumulated extensive experience in the world of electronics, becoming a worldwide leader in developing new components and technologies.
Infographic: History of PLCs 1968-2000 | DO Supply Blog
2020年3月31日 · 1971 – General Electric unveils the first design of their general-purpose programmable controller, Logitrol. 1973 – Bedford Associates upgrades the 084 to the Modicon 184, the first commercial success and the first PLC designed to meet the market’s needs.
The Dawn of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
2015年8月2日 · Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) were more of a technology evolution than a radical development. A noteworthy aspect about the origin was that quite similar concepts were pursued by three separate companies—nearly concurrently but unknown to each other.
Birth of the Programmable Controller - AutomationPrimer
2017年3月19日 · Allen-Bradley named this the “Programmable Logic Controller”; the term later became the industrial standard when the acronym PC became associated with personal computers. In 1972, Allen-Bradley also offered the first computer for use as a …