Automation at InstEng is your hub for real-world industrial automation and control engineering. Explore practical guides and discussions on PLC, DCS, SCADA, and SIS from architecture and wiring to commissioning and troubleshooting in live plants.
We cover project workflows, loop checks, interlocks, marshalling, and proven maintenance tips, plus communication standards such as Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, HART, and EtherNet/IP.
New to automation or sharpening your skills, you’ll find checklists, example logic, interview Q&A, and peer support that map directly to shop-floor problems. Jump into the sub-categories for focused threads and share your experience so others can learn faster.