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Streamline Rockwell’s Application Code Manager with Excel

Rockwell’s Application Code Manager (ACM for short) is well known throughout the controls industry. ACM aids in bulk loading PLC object instances for many types of projects ranging from small repeatable process skid projects to DCS applications...


How to Use Application Code Manager (ACM) with PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS)

Rockwell's Application Code Manager (ACM) can be used with PlantPAx to rapidly generate Control Module, Equipment Module, and Phase configuration that adheres to standard templates and best practices. Here's a quick start guide on setting up ...


DMC Achieves Rockwell Automation Gold System Integrator Status

DMC is now a Rockwell Automation Gold System Integrator. Rockwell Automation is a global leader in the industrial automation industry. Their solutions optimize productivity, efficiency, and sustainability for manufacturing and indus...


How to Use FactoryTalk View Studio Command Line

During last year's ROKLive event in Orlando, I learned about a feature in FactoryTalk View Site Edition that I have already begun leveraging in all my projects: the FactoryTalk View Studio Command Line. The Command Line can be access...


DMC Achieves Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator Certification

DMC has achieved the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork certification as a Recognized System Integrator. Rockwell Automation is a leader in automation. Their expertise is built off the understanding of the factory floor and business models that wi...


Emulate a Studio 5000 Controller and Connect to a FactoryTalk VIEW ME Project

Emulating a controller is a useful way to test PLC code and an HMI project when physical hardware is not available. This blog will walk you through how to do so using Rockwell’s Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk VIEW ME. 1. Software Setup To em...


Tips for Allen-Bradley Control Panel Design

DMC has extensive experience programming, commissioning, and designing control panels with Allen-Bradley hardware. During the design process, we can help guide hardware selection and ensure that each component is wired properly, taking advantage of R...


Remote Support for Industrial Automation

Novel Coronavirus (a.k.a. COVID-19) is presenting challenges across the economy, and the factory floor is no exception. With travel bans, team members working remotely, and limited access to outside support personnel, individuals that rely on Industr...


Connecting to an Allen-Bradley PLC through an eWON Module

Getting the network settings correct for remote PLC connections can be tricky. Here is an easy to follow guide outlining my method for connecting to remote PLCs while using RSLogix in a VM. In this scenario, I will be using VMWare as our virtual m...


Utilizing Tag-Based Alarms in Logix Designer

Whenever I create Add-On Instructions (AOIs) in RSLogix 5000 and Logix Designer, I make sure that they have their own alarm handling. However, this almost always requires some conditional logic and a timer. Now that Allen-Bradley has released the 538...


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