The Automation Podcast

Today I share ten lessons I learned in my first year coaching a Lego League team in episode 33 of The Automation Podcast . Related: Read the companion article HERE Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0033.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a Like, and consider Sharing a link...

Learn about the 5580 1756-L85E ControlLogix, 5069 Compact I/O our session picks in our Automation Fair 2015 pre-show in episode 32 of The Automation Podcast . Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0032.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a Like, and consider Sharing a link to it...

Learn what we think were the top Rockwell news and products releases over the last twelve months, as well as where we’ve been during the same period, in episode 31 of The Automation Podcast . Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0031.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 30 , I discuss my post show thoughts on RSTechED 2014 with a fellow attendee. Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0030.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a Like, and consider Sharing a link to it as that is the best way for us to grow our audience, which in tu...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 29 , we discuss Remote Access Options for Control Systems. Note – You’ll find more information about control system remote access options in our companion article below: Blog: Control System Remote Access Options: Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0029.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 28 , we discuss if Multiple ControlLogix Controllers can Control the Same I/O. Note – You’ll find more information about multiple controllers using the same I/O in our companion article below: Blog: Can Multiple PLC’s Control the Same I/O: Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0028.m...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 27 , we discuss data logging options for Compact and ControlLogix Note – You’ll find more information about data logging options for Compact and ControlLogix in our companion article below: Blog: Data Logging Options for Compact and ControlLogix  Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0027....

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 26 , we discuss two different options when choosing a Beginner’s PLC. Note – You’ll find more information about choosing a Beginner’s PLC in our companion article below: Blog: Beginner’s PLC Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0026.mp3 NOTE – Below are the links t...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 25 , we discuss where you find Rockwell downloads and updates. Note – You’ll find more information about Rockwell downloads and updates in our companion content below: Blog: How to find and download Rockwell Allen-Bradley Software Video: Finding Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation Product Downloads Video: Getting Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 24 , we discuss Rockwell Software support for Windows 7, 8 and XP. Note – You’ll find more information about Rockwell Software support in our companion content below: Blog: Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software support for Windows 7 Video: Using Rockwell Automation’s Product Compatibility website Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.co...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 23 , we discuss which Allen-Bradley PLC’s support adding I/O at runtime. Note: You can read our companion blog article here: ControlLogix support for adding I/O online Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0023.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a Like, an...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 22 – PLC-5 Ethernet Options , we discuss options of adding Ethernet to a PLC-5. Note: You can read our companion blog article here: How to add Ethernet communications to a PLC-5 Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0022.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 21 , we discuss where you can watch free Rockwell training videos. Note: You can see our previous Rockwell training video coverage in our companion articles below: RSLogix 5000 “How To” Start Page Videos from Rockwell Allen-Bradley (A-B) FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition Quick Start Videos from Rockwell Allen-Bradley (A-B) FactoryTalk Activation Quick Start...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 20 , we discuss RSTechED 2014 and what it’s all about. Note: You can see our previous RSTechED coverage on our companion sites listed below: RSTechED 101 Where to find RSTechED Session Downloads Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0020.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 19 , we discuss the success of our Kickstarter campaign! Note: You can find out more about our Kickstarter Campaign in the companion articles listed below: The Automation Podcast, Episode 18: Our New Kickstarter Campaign Our official Kickstarter page ( www. LinkToKS.com ) Our Kickstarter Launch announcement Video tour of our Kickstarter project page How to make a...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 18 , we discuss our new Kickstarter campaign as well as how Kickstarter works. Note: You can find out more about our Kickstarter Campaign on our companion sites listed below: Our official Kickstarter page Launch announcement Video tour of our Kickstarter project page How to make a pledge step-by-step Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 17 , we discuss how you can get free Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software hands-on labs and other training documents. Note: You can read more about where to find free A-B and RS training documents in our companion blogs below: Where to find Automation Fair session materials Where to find PSUG session materials Where to find RAOTM session materials Where to find RS...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 16 , we discuss how you can add DH-485 to your MicroLogix, SLC-5/04, SLC-5/05, and PanelView Plus 6 400 and 600. Note: You can read more about adding DH-485 to a MicroLogix or PanelView Plus in our companion blogs below: Adding a MicroLogix to a DH-485 network Using DH-485 On The New PanelView Plus 6 400 And 600 Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.co...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 15 , we discuss how to access the configuration mode of the PanelView Plus. Note: You can read more about accessing the configuration mode of a PanelView Plus in our companion blogs below: How To Access The PanelView Plus Configuration Mode Why Is The White Box Missing On My PanelView Plus? Why Doesn’t F1 Bring Up Configuration Mode? How To Automatically Run A US...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 14 , we discuss transferring projects to your Allen-Bradley HMI, including the PanelView Plus and Component, using a USB Flash Drive. Note: You can read more about transferring projects to a PanelView Plus using a USB Flash drive in our companion blog  HERE . Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0014...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 13 , we discuss where you can get free Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software. Note: You can read more about getting free Rockwell and Allen-Bradley software in our companion blogs below: Free Allen-Bradley (A-B) and Rockwell Automation (RA) Software (part 1) Free Allen-Bradley (A-B) And Rockwell Automation (RA) Software (part 2) Listen to the Podcast: https://theau...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 12 , we discuss Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation software activation. Note: You can read more about Rockwell activation in our companion blogs below: What is FactoryTalk Activation? FactoryTalk Activation Quick Start Videos FactoryTalk Activation Grace Period Rockwell Software Temporary Activations And you can listen to our Podcast about transferring softwar...

In The Automation Podcast: Episode 11 , we discuss how you can find Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation manuals and documentation. Note: You can read more about how to find A-B and Rockwell literature in our companion blogs  HERE and   HERE . You can also watch a video tutorial on using Rockwell’s literature library in our companion video  HERE . Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomatio...

In The Automation Podcast, Episode 10, we review what we accomplished in 2013 and discuss our plans for 2014. Note: You can read more about our plans for 2014 in our companion blog article HERE .   Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0010.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If you enjoyed this content, please give it a Like, and cons...

In The Automation Podcast, Episode 9, we discuss transferring software registration for Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, and Rockwell Software packages. Note: You can read more about transferring software registration in our companion blog article HERE . Listen to the Podcast: https://theautomationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TheAutomationPodcast-0009.mp3 Until next time, Peace ✌️  If yo...