Technical Articles
Real Time Automation, Inc. has published these technical articles:
(Networking Equipment)
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I have maintained for a long time that it is hard to do IT/OT conversion because both groups use the same technology, Ethernet, differently. While some maintain that Ethernet is Ethernet is Ethernet,...
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A conveyer/motor company enlisted a contract design manufacturer (CDM) to spec a new motor. The CDM was searching for solutions and a protocol partner to help support integration. The CDM needed a...
(Industrial Computing)
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Tradeshows have all kicked back into high gear these past two years, and people are attending in masses! They have missed networking, seeing all the fun new technology, inventions and robots. The BIG...
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Efficient and reliable connectivity is crucial for maximum productivity and workflow. However, industrial protocol connectivity issues can disrupt these workflows, leading to downtime and impacting...
(Industrial Computing)
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Every factory floor is lined with various devices, from sensors and actuators to motor drives and PLCs. When these devices are connected to the network, they can communicate with other devices and...
(Networking Equipment)
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Allen-Bradley’s decision to make their 1761-NET-ENI and 1761-NET-AIC obsolete has put a lot of network engineers in a tight spot. The decision to upgrade your communications network or replace...
(Industrial Computing)
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MTConnect is an open, royalty-free standard that provides a very detailed semantic vocabulary for devices in the tooling industry. Established in 2006, MTConnect has become the universal interface...
(Networking Equipment)
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In the world of industrial networking, there are a variety of devices that can be used to connect different types of networks, manage traffic and facilitate communication between devices. Some common...
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Our client is a distributor of generators and power systems as well as a maintenance service provider for commercial and industrial customers. When it comes to installations, our client provides...
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As an Application Engineer for Real Time Automation, Inc., I work with customers day in and day out, installing and integrating RTA products into their systems. After a pretty significant...
(Networking Equipment)
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Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors, Inc. is the industry leader in the design, manufacturing and customer support of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and hazard...
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My wife and I are very similar people in a lot of ways but also dissimilar in other ways. One specific aspect in which we could not be any more different is our taste in food. At work, I often like to...
(Industrial Computing)
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CAN or Controller Area Networking was probably one of the first technologies that I learned as a young engineer. In the days of 8-bit, 4 MHz microprocessors, CAN was king. It was an easy way to...
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Industrial automation (I.A.) is a complex and rapidly evolving field, and as such, the demand for high-quality and engaging blog content in this area is greater than ever before. With the help of...
(Industrial Computing)
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Here at Real Time Automation®, we specialize in making easy-to-use connectivity products, including industrial protocol gateways, embedded source code stacks and customized OEM solutions. And...
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In today’s digitally driven world, high-tech skills have become essential for all people in all industries, not just those in technology-based positions at tech companies. In 2022, the World...
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2HN Automation provides advanced technologies implementation for industries across the board. Their control system strategies, remote, cloud-based monitoring and dashboard systems help them fulfill...
(Industrial Computing)
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EtherNet/IP. PROFINET. Modbus. MQTT. OPC UA. We spend so much time and energy talking about protocol after protocol, which ones work, which ones don't, I thought now might be a great time to go back...
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I love fun facts, especially those that disprove common misconceptions. Here are a few that should really screw with your head: the pterodactyl was not a dinosaur. In fact, dinosaurs didn’t fly...
(Industrial Computing)
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Do you remember the term data highway? That’s what they called the internet way back when. It’s also what Allen-Bradley decided to call one of its early proprietary networking protocols:...
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It was 3:00 AM and I couldn’t sleep. My wife had made her way to my side of the bed and was pinning my arm down and snoring. I wanted to get up and read to see if that would help, but I knew...
(Industrial Computing)
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A recognized leader in systems integration, control systems, custom machines, control panels and engineered solutions was working with a client with a connectivity issue. The end client, an...
(Industrial Automation Services)
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A paper manufacturer in the Great Northwest using Allen-Bradley legacy MicroLogix™ Controllers was unable to connect a computer to their older equipment. They needed a speed signal transferred...
(Industrial Automation Services)
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The Bellagio Hotel and Casino – modeled after the opulent Lake Como Resort in Bellagio, Italy, and known as the pinnacle of luxury in Las Vegas – had a big problem and a small budget with...