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Guide12 min read
Understanding L5X Files: A Complete Guide to Rockwell Export Formats
Everything you need to know about Rockwell's L5X and L5K export formats — structure, tags, programs, routines, and how to work with them programmatically.
March 25, 2026|Mackie Gray
Guide15 min read
PLC-5 to ControlLogix Migration: What Your Integrator Won't Tell You
The real challenges of migrating from PLC-5 to ControlLogix — addressing changes, program conversion gaps, and why the 'automatic' migration tools fall short.
March 23, 2026|Mackie Gray
Guide2 min read
5 Signs Your Plant Needs Controls Documentation
If you recognize any of these patterns, your facility is carrying undocumented automation risk. Here's how to assess and prioritize the work.
March 20, 2026|Mackie G
Guide2 min read
What Is PLC Forensics? A Guide for Plant Engineers
Your original integrator is gone. The PLC program is undocumented. Here's how forensic analysis recovers the knowledge locked inside orphaned controllers.
March 15, 2026|Mackie G
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