In the years of factory automation, I have seen too many beginners complicate simple issues. Today, let’s talk about PLC input and output. Many people think it’s simple at first glance, but there are numerous cases of failure when actually implementing it. Just the other day, I visited a paper factory where the so-called engineer … Read more
↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us This article is sourced from the internet and is for learning purposes only. All copyrights belong to Siemens. Written in front of you Hello everyone, I am Li Menghuan, a former colleague of Xiaozhi~ It is said that there exists a hierarchy of programming languages … Read more
PLC System Planning: Full Lifecycle Management Strategy Reduces Equipment TCO by 35%! Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a secret that can revolutionize factory equipment management—the full lifecycle management strategy for PLC systems.Don’t be intimidated by this technical term, I will explain it in the most relatable way.Trust me, after adopting this method, … Read more
Click↑↑for technical training, follow and pin to subscribe for free long-term 180,000+ industrial control professionals follow this WeChat platform: technical sharing, learning exchange, industrial control videos This article presents commonly used examples for beginners in PLC programming control, serving as a reference to shorten the learning curve and enhance mastery of PLC. The knowledge points … Read more
Hello everyone! I am a post-95 who cannot lower my head because the crown will fall off. Today’s content is the result of a “battle” between Pingping and me. The reason for this “battle” is whether the main focus of today’s technical collection should be DCS or PLC. Both are dear to my heart, but … Read more
This article’s images are sourced from: AutomationDirect Author | Damon Purvis In the past, PLCs and HMIs were primarily used for real-time control; now, they can perform more tasks, easily enabling data analysis and other requirements through edge computing technology. Today, consumers are more eager than ever to choose products that meet their needs from … Read more
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When we are establishing communication between HMI and PLC, we need to address a key issue, which is the parameter settings for the communication connection between HMI and PLC. This is a common question among many learners and is a focal point of our study. The communication between the touchscreen and PLC can be divided … Read more
Click the top left corner to follow us Gift to Readers In the wonderful world of coding research, we can gain many unique insights. From the perspective of algorithm optimization, it is like carefully polishing a piece of art; each refinement of the code and improvement of the algorithm is akin to removing impurities, making … Read more
At the entrance, there is a password lock on the door handle, and as long as the phone has power, it can issue commands to Siri; stepping into the foyer, saying “I’m home” to Siri lights up the lights throughout the house, and the air purifier’s fan starts to run smoothly—this is a preset HomeKit … Read more
In the wave of Industry 4.0, the intelligence of equipment has become a key factor in the upgrade of the manufacturing industry. Today, let’s discuss the application of ABB PLC in the field of edge computing and see how to enable production lines to have the ability to “think autonomously”. What is Edge Computing? Think … Read more