Getting the Beckhoff EL7041 to Settle
One issue I ran into while commissioning the Beckhoff EL7041 stepper module was that oscillation was occurring during settling, even though there was no encoder attached. Now I chose stepper motors specifically because
Read moreAlways update your software (and be cautious of new components)
When I used to do service computers for a few customers I always made a point of telling everyone to update their computers. Under Windows there are many advantages especially with the introduction of SP3 for XP including performance, security, and stability. Since I’m no longer doing PC support I might as well let you [...]
Read moreBeckhoff AMD Blue Screen (BSOD)
When I first actually tried to run Beckhoff’s TwinCAT on my home PC I ran into bluescreens as soon as I tried to get into Realtime mode. I found a quick answer to my issues. This was found on a German Bulletin Board btw…
Read morePLC platforms in 2009
In starting Xilix I’ve had the opportunity to trim the fat and truly analyze which PLC platforms work the best for us. I’ve personally had professional experience with the entire gamut of the controls world from Allen Bradley to Siemens, and everything in between. This year I began researching what’s new in the world and [...]
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