How to use 4G with the ESP32 PLC Sep 5, 2024 Arduino Industrial In this blog post, we will explore how to use 4G LTE with the ESP32 PLC using the NB library from Industrial Shields, specifically designed for the SARA-R4 module. We will demonstrate how to integrate... Read more
Analysis of the ESP32 PLC 14 pinout time response Sep 2, 2024 Arduino Industrial 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 Arduino Industrial 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
Setting up CODESYS for Raspberry Pi PLC in industrial automation Aug 30, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry CODESYS is a comprehensive automation software suite used for developing and programming control systems in line with IEC 61131-3 standards. It supports multiple programming languages and offers robus... Read more
Get started with Grafana and InfluxDB in you Raspberry PLC Jul 31, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry Grafana is a powerful tool for creating interactive and insightful dashboards, while InfluxDB excels at handling time-series data. Together, they provide a strong open source solution for real-time da... Read more
Reading temperature with a PT100 temperature sensor Jul 19, 2024 Arduino Industrial Requirements Industrial Shields PLC Power supply PT100 adaptor Industrial Shields PLC Power supply PT100 adaptor How does a PT100 sensor work? A PT100 is a type of temperature sensor known as a Resist... Read more
Industrial Shields expands nordic reach through partnership with Autic Systems AS Jul 12, 2024 Arduino & Raspberry Pi Industrial News, Industry 4.0, IoT Sant Fruitós de Bages, 08/07/2024.– Industrial Shields, a leading developer of open source based hardware for industrial automation, announces a strategic partnership with Autic Systems AS , a promine... Read more
RPi PLC WiFi boost with an external USB antenna Jul 8, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry WiFi Signal Challenges with Raspberry PLCs In certain scenarios, the WiFi signal of a Raspberry PLC might prove inadequate for specific tasks, such as real-time data streaming, remote monitoring of cr... Read more
Using Modbus on Arduino Mega with OpenPLC Jul 8, 2024 Arduino Industrial First steps In this bog we assume you've already somewhat familiarized yourself with OpenPLC, but if that's not the case, you can find all the information you need to get started in this other blog: F... Read more
GPS module on Raspberry Pi Jul 8, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry Requirements and setup If the client wishes it, our Raspberry Pi PLCs can be installed with a GPS module that uses the L80-M39 chip from Quectel. But to be able to work with the GPS module, we must fi... Read more
BACnet with Raspberry PLC Jul 8, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry What is BACnet? BACnet, short for Building Automation and Control Networks, distinguishes itself from conventional architectures by its decentralized structure. Unlike systems reliant on central serve... Read more
SARA-R412M on Raspberry Pi Jul 8, 2024 Raspberry Pi for Industry Before we test anything with the SARA module, we must first install Industrial Shield's librpiplc library by following the instructions in this link . We recommend you clone the repository inside of y... Read more