Getting Started with Industrial Maintenance Scripting

At Reger Engineering GmbH, we often combine technical skill with smart automation.
Whether you’re maintaining a packaging line, testing control loops, or processing sensor logs, small shell scripts can save hours of manual work.

Why Learn Shell Scripting?

• Automate repetitive inspection or backup tasks
• Manage configuration files and production data safely
• Create quick diagnostic or deployment routines for PLC and HMI systems
• Support on-site engineers without needing complex software

Basic Commands

Here are some everyday Linux or macOS commands that our service technicians and engineers use:

# List log or configuration files
ls /opt/line-logs

# Change into the system diagnostics folder
cd /opt/diagnostics

# Copy backup files
cp backup.log /mnt/usb/

# Move or rename production report
mv report_old.csv report_2025.csv