Year: 2025
Avoid These Pitfalls When Implementing Power Distribution Automation with Siemens PLCs!
Power distribution automation enhances power supply reliability and operational efficiency. This article introduces an implementation plan based on Siemens PLCs, focusing on hardware selection, program design, and practical applications. 1. Hardware Configuration PLC and Expansion Module Selection The power distribution automation system has high requirements for real-time performance and reliability. It is recommended to use … Read more
Guide to PLC Control Technology for Coating Production Lines
Automation control of coating production lines can improve product quality and production efficiency, with the key being the design and debugging of the PLC control system. Hardware Configuration PLC and Expansion Module Selection For controlling coating production lines, it is recommended to use the Siemens S7-1500 series PLC as the main control unit, with specific … Read more
How to Control Multiple Servo Motors with a Single PLC
How to Control Multiple Servo Motors with a Single PLC Hello everyone, I am Lao Liu, and I have been in the automation industry for over 20 years. Today, let’s discuss a practical topic: how to control multiple servo motors with a single PLC. I have noticed that many beginners feel overwhelmed when they hear … Read more
The Six Major Applications of PLCs in Industrial Control That Many Experienced Electricians May Not Know!
PLCs come in various sizes, allowing for a wide range of control capabilities. Smaller PLCs may control a single device or even a component at a single site, while larger PLCs can manage multiple devices, an entire production line, or even an entire factory. It can be said that PLCs are indispensable in both small … Read more
Essential Knowledge for Automation PLCs
It is well known that industrial production and technological development rely heavily on the automation control provided by PLCs. A PLC can be broadly understood as a centralized relay extension control cabinet. In practical production applications, PLCs significantly reduce the costs of industrial control and enhance centralized management and automatic control of equipment. To master … Read more
Essential! PLC Program Version Management and Documentation Standards for Clear and Controllable Projects!
Essential! PLC Program Version Management and Documentation Standards for Clear and Controllable Projects! Do you remember the first time I faced that large filling line renovation project? At three in the morning, the production line was down, the client was standing behind me, and I was desperately comparing three different versions of the PLC program, … Read more
PLC Programming Recommendations from an Expert
Programming Recommendations 1. When a PLC and a host computer (or touch screen) form a monitoring system, it is often necessary to have control modes such as “Manual” and “Automatic” on the screen (generally, only one can be active at a time). In the program, you can use the “MOV” instruction. For example: when “Manual” … Read more
PLC Industrial Cloud Storage: A Secure and Efficient Data Storage Solution
“PLC Data Storage Crisis: Cloud Solutions Reduce Failure Rates by 80%! Industrial Storage Secrets Revealed” Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a “lifesaving” solution for industrial control professionals — PLC data cloud storage! Do you often encounter these frustrating issues? The device data fills up the local card, and when you want to check … Read more
DCS vs PLC: An Analysis of the Differences and Application Scenarios of Two Major Control Systems in Industrial Automation
In the field of industrial automation, DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) are the two most common control systems. Although they overlap in certain functionalities, their design philosophies, architectures, and application scenarios differ significantly. This article will detail their differences and help you understand how to choose the appropriate control system. 1. … Read more