How Does PLC Data Polling via Ethernet Affect PLC Cycle Time?
Evan Novakowski with system integrator Actemium Avanceon explains the primary factors that influence how data polling over Ethernet impacts PLC cycle time, if specific Ethernet protocols are more efficient for PLC data polling, strategies to optimize PLC cycle time and more.
Why listening to this podcast is worth your time ...
Discover how data transmission methods, packet sizes and polling frequencies affect PLC performance.
How polling impacts cycle time differently depending on the industry, such as water/wastewater versus packaging or automotive sectors.
Get actionable strategies to minimize polling impacts, including adjusting priorities for real-time control tasks, segmenting data into faster and slower response categories, and using techniques like staggering communications and leveraging periodic tasks to maintain optimal performance.
David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.
