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CTC Parker Automation: Hybrid control white paper

A new white paper from CTC Parker Automation (Milford, OH) describes the concept of the PC-based logic controller, or “PCLC,” a hybrid controller said to combine the best attributes of both PLCs and PC-based controls.

Describes how a PCLC is like a PLC in that it is said to offer reliability; deterministic, real-time capability; and long life cycle.

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