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Siemens TIA S7-Graph Training

If you need an overview of the Siemens TIA S7-Graph programming language then we have a 2 day training course...

Siemens S7 TIA V18 Released Nov 2022

November 2022, the latest version of TIA Portal Version 18 has been released by Siemens. This means that there are...

GEM 80 PLC Training

Our GEM 80 PLC training courses are still going strong, into 2023…. As the number one GEM 80 PLC training...

Siemens S7 300/400 Time to Upgrade?

When the Siemens S7 1500 was first released Siemens official advice was that: “The new S7 1500 system supplements the...

Alspa PLC Price List 2000

Alspa Controllers price list from the year 2000. This scanned pdf shows the full Alspa PLC (Alspa 80-35 and Alspa...

Allen Bradley Micro 800 Training

We are delivering more of the Rockwell Allen Bradley Micro 800 PLC system training courses. Using the free CCW (Connected...

Siemens S7 TIA Portal V17 Released May 2021

Siemens S7 TIA Portal V17 is now available. The latest version of TIA Portal version 17 was released by Siemens...

GEM 80 OPC Servers

Do you need to get your GEM 80 PLC data into a SCADA system via a GEMLAN-T module? There are...

GEM 80 FIP Communications

GEM 80 FIP Communications options are available on the GEM 80 400 and 500 controllers. On the GEM 80 500...

Virtual PLC Training Courses

Automation Academy Virtual PLC Training. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we have all had to be innovative in our...

Alspa C80-35 PLC Bridge Control

The Lowry Bridge in Salford Quays Manchester is controlled by two Alspa C80-35 PLC systems using Enhanced Alspa N80 inter...

A Bigger Future…

Our Main Office and Training Centre has moved into a larger office unit. We are still based on the same...

GEM 80 Basic Processors

We can support the early 1980’s GEM 80 Basic Processors from the 100 and 130 Series GEM 80 controllers. Often...

GEM 80 Price List

The PDF version of one of the last full GEM80 price lists that was produced by Converteam is available below....

Covid-19 Update: We remain open

Monday 8th June 2020 saw the start of our first training course since lockdown began in late March 2020. As...

MICROGEM Support

GEM 80 MICROGEM Controllers. The smallest of GEM 80 controllers the MICROGEM or specifically the MICROGEM or the later MICROGEM60...

GEM 80 Batteries

GEM 80 500 Batteries. GEM 80 500 Controllers have their lithium backup battery soldered onto the main CPU’s printed circuit...

What is a 9020-4001 Gemesys Lead?

A Gemesys lead (part number 9020-4001) is a lead that was developed by GEC Industrial Controls to allow their Windows...

GEM 80 PLC Systems and Programmers

GEM 80 PLC Systems and Programming Devices. The GEM 80 range of programmable logic controllers began their life in the...

The companies behind GEM 80

The Companies that made GEM 80 at Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, England. 1979 GEC Industrial Controls launch the GEM 80...

GEM 80 Spares

Unfortunately the “GEM 80 Factory” at Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent closed its doors for the final time in March 2017....

GEM 80 or GEM80?

Should there be a space? It’s not really that important at all, but over the years the companies responsible for...

We are GEM 80…..

The GEM 80 in the 80’s and still in 2024, we go back along way! We have been working and...

Siemens S7 TIA V16 Released – Dec 2019

The latest version of TIA Portal version 16 has been released by Siemens. This means that there are now 6...

New Allen Bradley Micro800 Controllers

The new Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLC family offers a range of options at the lower end of the PLC marketplace. The...

Siemens Safety Systems PLC Training

We have recently updated our training systems to incorporate the S7 315F and S7 1516F fault tolerant safety PLC systems....

GEM 80 PDF Library

Our website includes access to the legacy GEM 80 PLC system documentation in pdf format. If you require information on...

DC Training Program

We have just undertaken a training program for a large Distribution Centre, we have extensive experience of these Siemens S7...

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