This article is from “Control Engineering China” (CONTROL ENGINEERING China) March 2017 issue, originally titled: Seamless Integration of IoT with Existing Systems As the number of IoT devices increases, connectivity becomes the biggest barrier. Open Platform Communications (OPC) and Data Distribution Service (DDS) provide two methods for seamless integration of systems, and the choice of … Read more
↑ Click the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Members can enter the member download area to obtain relevant materials~ Preface Previously, we discussed PLCs in the era of the Industrial Internet: In the era of the Industrial Internet, PLCs are no longer the PLCs of the past We also talked about industrial security in … Read more
Next year, public utility operators will face more new challenges in industrial cybersecurity. However, the good news is that new developments will also help minimize these threats. The bad news is: more complex ransomware will emerge; the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will bring more threats; and the severe shortage of cybersecurity talent will continue … Read more
Requirements for Industrial Control Level Protection 2.0 On May 13, 2019, the Cybersecurity Level Protection System 2.0 standard (Level Protection 2.0) was released, which refined, classified, and strengthened the existing standards, incorporating industrial control systems, cloud computing, mobile internet, IoT, and big data security into the management scope. Level Protection 2.0 officially came into effect … Read more
PLC Solutions for Industrial Noise Monitoring and Control In industrial production, noise control directly relates to employee health and equipment lifespan. This article introduces a noise monitoring and control system solution based on the Siemens S7-1200, achieving fully automated noise monitoring and early warning control. 1. Hardware Configuration Scheme PLC and Expansion Module Selection • … Read more
Discrete manufacturing is an important field of industrial automation, encompassing a wide range of applications from automotive assembly to electronics production. The PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), as the core control device in this field, is continuously innovating and evolving. Today, let’s discuss the latest applications of PLC in discrete manufacturing and how to leverage these … Read more
Hi, friends! Today I’m going to take you on a super practical journey of learning Python. This time, we will explore how to embed Python into industrial control systems, which is like giving the factory production line a pair of “smart eyes” and a “smart brain” to monitor equipment status in real-time and quickly diagnose … Read more
With the rapid development of industrial technology, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Fieldbus Control Systems (FCS) have emerged. Some in certain industries believe that FCS has evolved from PLC, while others think that FCS has developed from DCS. There are both inseparable connections and essential differences between FCS and PLC as well as DCS. The … Read more
In today’s rapidly developing digital age, the security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has become an important issue that enterprises cannot ignore. With technological advancements and increasingly cunning cyberattack methods, ensuring the secure operation of ICS is more urgent than ever. Therefore, implementing effective countermeasures is not only a necessary measure to protect corporate assets … Read more
Attacks on industrial control systems are becoming more frequent, yet lack novelty. Imagine it’s 1903, and you are standing in front of a large inn on a remote peninsula in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Despite the massive antenna next to the inn and large kites occasionally lifting the antenna higher, you might not realize that you … Read more