How to use 4G with the ESP32 PLC Sep 5, 2024 To use 4G on an ESP32 PLC you need the 4G (M1)-NB1 IoT LTE communication board (u-blox SARA-R412M), a SIM with an LTE-M or NB-IoT data plan and an antenna. In the Arduino IDE, select your ESP32 PLC mo... Read more
Analysis of the ESP32 PLC 14 pinout time response Sep 2, 2024 Introduction The ESP32 PLC 14 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) that utilizes an ESP32 microcontroller and features a total of 14 inputs and outputs. Among these, there are 4 digital outputs, 7... Read more
How to use the FMR10 Radar Sensor with an ESP32 PLC 14? Aug 30, 2024 The Micropilot FMR10 radar sensor by Endress+Hauser is a small radar that offers continuous distance measurement, perfect for measuring liquid levels in tanks. In this blog, we'll explain how to use t... Read more
Reading temperature with a PT100 sensor and an industrial PLC Jul 19, 2024 How to read a PT100 with a PLC: a PT100 is a platinum RTD with 100 Ω at 0 °C that gains about 0.385 Ω per °C. A PLC analog input cannot measure that resistance directly, so connect the probe to a PT10... Read more
Using Modbus on Arduino Mega with OpenPLC Jul 8, 2024 Complete guide: OpenPLC with industrial PLCs To use Modbus with OpenPLC on an Arduino Mega, enable Modbus RTU (Serial) in the Communications tab of Transfer Program to PLC , set the baud rate and the ... Read more
Oscilloscope using an ESP32 PLC Jul 8, 2024 ESP32 is a family of systems on a chip microcontrollers, which their functionalities focus on embedded systems and IoT (Internet of Things). Most of their applications are centered around and chosen d... Read more
Web Interface for Programming ESP32 PLC Over The Air (OTA) Jul 8, 2024 Introduction The ESP32 stands out as a versatile and powerful microcontroller, benefiting from the convenience of Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. This blog explores the ESP32 OTA Web Updater, a tool desig... Read more
First Steps with Apache Nuttx RTOS and ESP32 PLC Jul 8, 2024 Introduction NuttX is a highly versatile and configurable real-time operating system (RTOS) that stands out for its emphasis on standards compliance and a minimal footprint. Designed to be scalable ac... Read more
How to use CAN SPI with ESP32 PLC family Jul 8, 2024 Introduction In this blog post, we'll delve into the integration of the CAN SPI board with an ESP32 PLC to facilitate seamless communication between two devices using the CAN bus protocol. We'll explo... Read more
How to use LoRa with ESP32 PLC Family Jul 8, 2024 LoRa clicks with ESP32 PLC The ESP32 PLC features two communication boards which are optimized to support LoRa clicks, facilitating robust long-range communication across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Th... Read more
First steps with OpenPLC and Arduino Mega May 24, 2024 Complete guide: OpenPLC with industrial PLCs To program an Arduino Mega with OpenPLC, install the OpenPLC Editor, open the Blink example and give each variable the IEC address of the pin you want to u... Read more
RN2483 LoRa library for ESP32 based PLCs May 23, 2024 Getting started ESP32 based PLC with LoRa module from Industrial Shields incorporates the RN2483 module. In a previous post we saw how to interact with it, writing directly to the Serial Port to confi... ESP32PLC Library LoRa Read more