Year: 2025

Advanced PLC: Building an Intelligent Pneumatic Monitoring System with Siemens S7 Series, Efficiency Improvement of 30%

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Advanced PLC: Building an Intelligent Pneumatic Monitoring System with Siemens S7 Series, Efficiency Improvement of 30%

Application of Siemens PLC in Pneumatic System Monitoring Pneumatic system monitoring using Siemens PLC can improve production efficiency by over 30% and reduce failure rates by 85%, making it a key technology in industrial automation. 1. Hardware Configuration PLC and Expansion Module Selection For pneumatic system monitoring, it is recommended to use the S7-1200 or … Read more

From ‘Choke Points’ to Self-Sufficiency: How Domestic PLCs Challenge the High-End Markets of Europe, America, and Japan

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From 'Choke Points' to Self-Sufficiency: How Domestic PLCs Challenge the High-End Markets of Europe, America, and Japan

With the rise of “Industry 4.0” and the wave of “domestic substitution”, the automation field in China is undergoing a profound transformation. As the “heart component” of industrial automation, PLCs play a crucial role in this process. The market, once dominated by European, American, and Japanese brands such as Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi, is now … Read more

Revealing Ship Automation: A Practical Guide to Siemens PLCs – A Must-Have Resource!

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Revealing Ship Automation: A Practical Guide to Siemens PLCs - A Must-Have Resource!

Using Siemens PLCs in ship component production enables high-precision automation control, enhancing production efficiency and product quality to meet the stringent standards of the shipbuilding industry. 1. Hardware Configuration Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules In the automation system for ship component production, we prioritize the Siemens S7-1500 series PLC as the core controller. This … Read more

Optimizing PLC Communication Protocols: Enhancing Transmission Efficiency!

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Optimizing PLC Communication Protocols: Enhancing Transmission Efficiency!

Optimizing PLC Communication Protocols: Transmission efficiency increased by 300%! Say goodbye to data lag! 1. Hardware Layer: Equip the PLC with a “Supercar Engine” Select the right model: The S7-1500 Max PDUSize reaches 960 bytes, which is 4 times faster than the S7-200Smart! (Data source: Siemens official website) Physical isolation: Using opto-isolator modules increases anti-interference … Read more

Integration of PLC Smart Sensors: Real-Time Acquisition of Key Production Data!

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Integration of PLC Smart Sensors: Real-Time Acquisition of Key Production Data!

Integration of PLC Smart Sensors: Real-Time Capture of Production Pulse, Reducing Failure Rate by 80%! Last year, a food factory suffered a loss of 1.2 million due to a temperature sensor failure that caused 5,000 boxes of yogurt to spoil! Even more outrageous, an automotive factory incurred a penalty of 2.8 million due to a … Read more

PLC Basics (28) – Screen Number

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PLC Basics (28) - Screen Number

Have you ever wondered which screen you have switched to during debugging?The system provides the interface: DB19.DBW24It gives the screen number, which can be found in the help section of TIA Portal:You can also find it in the PLC manual:Example 1: In manual mode, open the TSM windowAt this point, monitor DB19.DBW24 in TIA PortalExample … Read more

Classic PLC Case Studies

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Classic PLC Case Studies

1. Basic Knowledge of PLC A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a digital computer control device specifically designed for industrial environments. It uses programmable memory to store instructions for executing logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations, controlling various types of machinery or production processes through digital or analog input/output. 1.1 Working Principle … Read more

PLC Energy Saving Transformation: Upgrade Solutions for Old Equipment with Immediate Energy Efficiency Results!

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PLC Energy Saving Transformation: Upgrade Solutions for Old Equipment with Immediate Energy Efficiency Results!

“PLC Energy Saving Transformation: Upgrade Solutions for Old Equipment with Immediate Energy Efficiency Results!” Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about a topic that factory owners both love and hate—electricity bills! Looking at those “old buddies” working hard in the workshop, do you often find yourself worrying about the electric meter? Don’t worry, I have a … Read more

Siemens S7-1500: New Technology in Industrial IoT Data Acquisition

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Siemens S7-1500: New Technology in Industrial IoT Data Acquisition

Industrial IoT Data Acquisition: Practical Experience Sharing on S7-1500 Hello everyone, I am an engineer with 15 years of experience in industrial automation, mainly responsible for projects related to industrial IoT and data acquisition. Today, I would like to share my practical experience in using the Siemens S7-1500 PLC for data acquisition. Why Focus on … Read more

A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Streamable HTTP Type MCP Protocol for Server and Client

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Streamable HTTP Type MCP Protocol for Server and Client

Introduction In the digital age, the efficiency and stability of data transmission are key drivers of technological advancement. The MCP (Model Context Protocol), as an important part of the AI ecosystem, introduces a Streamable HTTP transmission mechanism that brings revolutionary changes to data interaction. This article will delve into the Streamable HTTP of the MCP … Read more