PLC/SCADA & Automation is a broad topic that encompasses the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other automation technologies to control industrial processes.
PLCs are digital computers that are used to automate industrial processes. They are programmed with ladder logic, which is a graphical language that is easy to understand for people with an electrical background. PLCs can be used to control a wide variety of devices, such as motors, valves, and sensors.
SCADA systems are software applications that are used to monitor and control industrial processes. They can be used to collect data from sensors, display data on a graphical user interface (GUI), and send control signals to actuators. SCADA systems are often used in conjunction with PLCs to provide a higher level of control and monitoring.
Automation is the use of technology to control and monitor processes without human intervention. Automation can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in a wide variety of industries.
