How to Quickly Diagnose Siemens PLC Control System Issues?

How to Quickly Diagnose Siemens PLC Control System Issues?

Click the blue text to follow us How to quickly diagnose issues in control systems based on Siemens PLC? These diagnostic tools and methods will make your troubleshooting more efficient and precise! Hello everyone! I’m Hanhan. Today, let’s talk about a tough problem in industrial control systems—fault diagnosis. You know, a small fault can halt … Read more

Three Major Threats to Industrial Control Systems

Three Major Threats to Industrial Control Systems

Competitors are becoming increasingly intelligent and efficient, and are also becoming more adept at infiltrating industrial networks. Recent survey data from Booz Allen Hamilton reinforces this fact. The company surveyed 314 companies globally that operate industrial control systems (ICS) and found that 34% experienced more than two data breaches within a year. In 2015, the … Read more

Ransomware Analysis Targeting Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware Analysis Targeting Industrial Control Systems

In mid-May, “WannaCry” began to sweep the globe, affecting over 300,000 computers in more than 150 countries and regions within just a few days. The impact on key industries such as energy, electricity, transportation, healthcare, education, and manufacturing was shocking. Half a month has passed, and while the attacks seem to have subsided, the reality … Read more

From Ukraine Power Grid to German Steel Plant: Five Real Cases of Attacking Industrial Control Systems

From Ukraine Power Grid to German Steel Plant: Five Real Cases of Attacking Industrial Control Systems

70% of IT and operational technology professionals are concerned that cyber attacks could cause physical damage to computer and industrial systems, which not only requires significant financial resources for disaster recovery but can also threaten lives in severe cases. In March of this year, U.S. agencies warned that Russian government entities were conducting extensive attack … Read more

Essential Differences Among Three Major Industrial Control Systems

Essential Differences Among Three Major Industrial Control Systems

↑ Click the “Servo and Motion Control” above to follow us With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged. Some people in certain industries believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others think FCS is derived from DCS. There are both close connections and essential differences … Read more

Essential Tips for Upgrading Industrial Control Systems: Perfect PLC and Inverter Coordination

Essential Tips for Upgrading Industrial Control Systems: Perfect PLC and Inverter Coordination

I remember when I first joined the industry, I took over a project to upgrade an injection molding machine. The communication between the inverter and the PLC was always intermittent. After several days of troubleshooting, I discovered that the grounding was not done correctly, which caused interference. Today, I will share my experiences and techniques … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of SCADA Systems and Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, and FCS

In-Depth Analysis of SCADA Systems and Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, and FCS

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are the core support of modern industrial fields, encompassing various types of control systems, among which the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Fieldbus Control System (FCS) are the most critical. These systems are not only widely used in power, water … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Grade protection is an important policy for national information security construction, which focuses on constructing, managing, and supervising information systems according to their grade and standards. For industrial control security construction, it should center around moderate security and prioritize key protection, focusing on important business systems from a business perspective. The following principles should be … Read more

Core Technologies of Industrial Control Systems: Real-Time Data Processing and Task Scheduling Mechanism of Mitsubishi PLC

Core Technologies of Industrial Control Systems: Real-Time Data Processing and Task Scheduling Mechanism of Mitsubishi PLC

Today, let’s talk about the real-time data processing and task scheduling mechanism in Mitsubishi PLCs. These two concepts sound impressive, but they essentially refer to how PLCs can timely process data and arrange various tasks. This is crucial for industrial automation! Real-Time Data Processing: PLC’s “Sixth Sense” Basic Concept Real-time data processing simply means that … Read more

Three Major Industrial Control Systems: Divergent or Common Origin?

Three Major Industrial Control Systems: Divergent or Common Origin?

With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged one after another. In some industries, some people believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others believe that FCS is developed from DCS. There is a close connection between FCS, PLC, and DCS, yet there are essential differences. … Read more