PLC & PID Control: What’s Right for Your Industrial Automation Process
31st January 2025
A common misconception that arises from time to time is a misunderstanding of the relationship and function of Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLC, and Proportional Integral Derivative Controllers, PID controllers. These two systems will monitor and control industrial automation; however, it is often assumed that both systems can perform the same function. Although this is true in some instances, the output quality can differ significantly where precision and quality control are required. So, what’s the difference between a PLC & a PID controller? PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers