Ignition's Tag History Splitter
Corso Systems shows you how to get the most performance out of Ignition's built-in process historian. On top of the basic functionality you can use the Tag History Splitter to store data to make recent data and long term data easily accessible for different use cases.
WonderLogix PLC Programming Software
Corso Systems describes the WonderLogix approach to PLC programming for Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs. Learn why you might want to use this software or one of our more updated solutions.
DCS versus PLC/SCADA
Corso Systems explores the basic differences between DCS and PLC SCADA systems. We explain why you will likely want to use a SCADA unless you are working with a legacy situation and equipment.
Control And Automation Systems For Facilities
Corso Systems explains the importance and nuances of converting data into information with control and automation systems. All manufacturing companies have one thing in common: they need to get information from the plant floor to the decision makers.
Updating Process Control Systems
Corso Systems explains the thought experiment of upgrading an aging process control system. From upgrading HMI and SCADA software, to PLCs to integrating across the enterprise. This post was originally written for Oil & Gas Engineering Magazine.
Intelligent Automation Series Part 6: Understanding Process Automation Systems
Corso Systems wrote a series about manufacturing information technology for Oil & Gas Engineering Magazine. In the series' final post we discuss how the concept of the manufacturing technology pyramid applies to manufacturing operations with real world examples.
Intelligent Automation Series Part 5: Business System Integration
Corso Systems wrote a series for Oil & Gas Engineering Magazine detailing the technology involved in running modern manufacturing operations. This part of the series discusses business information system integrations to connect the top floor to the shop floor and give your team full visibility into your operation.
Hydrotreater Process Control System
Jaxon Energy teamed up with Corso Systems to develop a new control and information system for its Jackson, MS hydrotreating plant. We leveraged Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk software suite for robust operator control of the plant and secure remote access to real-time information.
Intelligent Automation Series Part 2: Automation Pyramid’s First Two Levels
Corso Systems wrote a series on the industrial manufacturing technology stack for Oil & Gas Engineering Magazine. This post discusses Control Systems and PLCs in the context of a manufacturing facility.