Click the blue text to follow! Cost-Reducing Techniques in Event-Driven Programming for PLC Industrial Automation Systems Last month, the packaging production line that Xiao Li was responsible for encountered issues again; the equipment inexplicably stopped every three to four hours, almost delaying the delivery schedule. The factory manager was in a panic, and the maintenance … Read more
Click the blue text to follow! Simplified Maintenance Strategies for Smart Home Human-Machine Interface Design Using PLC Function Block Diagrams Last week, Xiao Zhang graduated from school and came to our factory for an internship. He was assigned to debug the human-machine interface of the smart home control system. After a whole day of work … Read more
Introduction **Hello everyone!** Today we are going to discuss a seemingly simple yet crucial aspect of automation control — the correct connection of PLC and limit switches.Don’t underestimate this small switch; it is the “eye” of automation equipment, directly affecting the reliability and safety of equipment operation.Red Alert: If connected improperly, it can lead to … Read more
Today, let’s discuss how to use PLCs to create a practical smart home control system. I applied PLCs in a villa project for smart home control, which not only allowed the owner to experience the convenience brought by technology but also significantly improved the system’s stability and maintainability. Basic Concepts The biggest advantage of using … Read more
PLC Industry Applications: Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Monitoring System with Temperature Fluctuation Control within ±0.5℃! 🔥 The Invisible Killer of Pharmaceutical Cold Chains: The Deadly Hazards of Temperature Fluctuations! Is your cold chain monitoring system frequently alarming? Are there hidden concerns about uncontrollable temperature fluctuations in the drug storage environment? These issues may be silently eroding … Read more
PLC Protocol Conversion: Designing Protocol Gateways to Break Down Barriers Between Different Standards! Introduction **Hello everyone!** Today we are going to explore a magical technology that allows industrial automation systems to “speak the same language” — PLC Protocol Conversion Gateways. Imagine, in your factory, there are PLC devices from different brands like Siemens, Mitsubishi, and … Read more
Yesterday, a colleague called me in a panic, saying: “Wen, help! My PLC-based smart home system is completely down, and the owner is coming for acceptance in half an hour!” Hearing this familiar “fire-fighting” scenario made me smile. Ten years ago, I was in the same boat, where a small issue could drive me crazy … Read more
Integration of PLC in IoT Applications A few days ago, I received a message from a student, Xiao Wang. Their factory’s equipment is distributed across three different workshops, and every time a fault occurs, maintenance personnel have to run around to troubleshoot the issue. “Brother Wen, is there any way I can know the equipment … Read more
Optimizing Performance Design Patterns for Object-Oriented Programming in PLC Factory Informatization Yesterday, a new device arrived in the workshop, and Old Zhang complained, “This PLC program is too messy; changing one part affects the whole system!” This is not an isolated case. As the level of automation in factories increases, the traditional PLC ladder diagram … Read more
PLC Performance Optimization: Task Cycle Optimization for 30% Faster Real-Time Response! Introduction **Hey, automation engineers!** Today, I want to share a secret that can make your PLC “fly” — task cycle optimization. Don’t be intimidated by this technical term, I will explain it in the most relatable way. **Imagine what it would mean if your … Read more