Admin In the digital world, everything is a 1 or a 0. In the industrial world, those 1s and 0s are 24V signals and Relay States. Whether you are using akYtec ALP, Ladder Logic, or discrete transistors, you are using Logic Gates. Understanding these gates is the difference between “guessing” a circuit and “engineering” a solution. … Read more
An automation system is only as good as its interface. In this lesson, we transition from internal logic to the Human-Machine Interface (HMI). We will focus on how to display process data and how to build a multi-screen menu system that remains intuitive for plant operators. 1. Adding Variables to the Display To show data … Read more
In industrial automation, reading a sensor is only half the battle. The real challenge is converting a raw electrical signal into a value that humans—and machines—can actually use. This lesson covers the industry-standard 4-20mA current loop and how to scale it within akYtec Logic Program (ALP). 1. Why 4-20mA? (The B2B Standard) While hobbyist projects … Read more
In the industrial world, data is just as important as logic. Managers need to know how many parts were produced, how many cycles a machine has completed, and when it’s time for maintenance. In this lesson, we will implement the CTU (Count Up) block to track a proximity sensor and display that live data on … Read more
Timers are the heartbeat of industrial logic. In this lesson, we cover TON (On-Delay) and TOF (Off-Delay). In industrial automation, timing is everything. Whether you are delaying a motor start to prevent a power surge or keeping a safety fan running after a machine stops, you need timers. In this lesson, we will cover the … Read more
🎓 10-Part Complete akYtec Industrial Automation Masterclass This practical tutorial is part of an interconnected, step-by-step course designed to transition hobbyists and makers into professional B2B Industrial Integrators. Every lesson builds directly upon the hardware configurations, safety calculations, and visual programming rules established in the earlier sessions. 🚀 New to the course? Start from Lesson … Read more
🎓 10-Part Complete akYtec Industrial Automation Masterclass This practical tutorial is part of an interconnected, step-by-step course designed to transition hobbyists and makers into professional B2B Industrial Integrators. Every lesson builds directly upon the hardware configurations, safety calculations, and visual programming rules established in the earlier sessions. 🚀 New to the course? Start from Lesson … Read more
Master industrial automation with our akYtec ALP Lesson 1. Learn to install ALP software, navigate the FBD interface, and validate logic via offline simulation. A professional bridge for hobbyists moving into B2B PLC programming and industrial control systems. 🎯 The Goal The primary objective of this lesson is to transition from line-based coding (C++/Arduino) to … Read more
Published by LogicHobbyist Automation Lab — A comprehensive, hands-on guide for engineers, system integrators, and enthusiasts. From basic theory to implementation and troubleshooting. 1. Introduction & Core Concepts Modbus, developed by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1979, is the most widely used industrial communication protocol. Its primary strength is its simplicity: it is an open, … Read more
In industrial environments, 24V DC is the standard. However, the microcontrollers we use for hobbyist and “Open Automation” projects—like the Arduino (5V) or ESP32 (3.3V)—will be instantly destroyed if they receive a 24V signal. To bridge this gap, we use a Voltage Divider. This simple circuit uses two resistors to “scale down” a high voltage … Read more