Automation control diagnostics

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By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 2/1/1998

The Visual Logic Controller (VLC) Version 3.5 includes a revolutionary method for incorporating diagnostics into automation control programs, without incurring additional development time.

The VLC Diagnostic Wizard uses a simple "fill in the blank" menu that enables customers to add diagnostics with up to 31 possible fault conditions and actions to a decision element.