2.2.5 Human Machine Interface (HMI)
The HMI enables the machine operator to interact with the control loop.
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2.2.4 Control loop
Sensor –> PLC –> Actuator –> Sensor is a control loop
2.2.3 Actuators
Actuators transfer the commands of the PLC into the physical world, e.g. through heating/cooling elements or motors.
2.2.2 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
The PLC is the heart of every modern production machine.
2.2.1 Sensors
A sensor is a device that produces an output signal for the purpose of sensing a physical phenomenon.
2.2 Process control
How to control production machines? Programmable Logic Controller, PID controls and more
2.1 Automation pyramid
One of the central frameworks in the world of OT, is the automation pyramid, international standards ISA-95 or IEC62264. This framework will be briefly explained in this section.
2. Operational Technology (OT)
OT connects own set of various technologies to create highly reliable and stable machines
1.5 Cloud
The term cloud refers to servers and the software running on them.
1.4 Databases
The tools & technologies that store your data
1.3.1 Docker, Kubernetes and Helm
Everything about the tools & technologies for building highly scalable and reliable microservice architectures
1.3 Software architecture
Everything about the fundamental structures of complex software systems