Introduction to HMI (Part 2): Reading and Writing PLC Data Blocks with C#

Introduction to HMI (Part 2): Reading and Writing PLC Data Blocks with C#

Hello everyone, I am Edison. As a programmer in the field of industrial automation, it seems a bit unreasonable not to understand PLCs and HMIs. Here, I will use two short articles to quickly introduce you to the field of HMI development. In the future, I will consider publishing a series of articles to explore … Read more

PLC Application Case Study: Tire Vulcanization Control System Reduces Cycle Time by 20%!

PLC Application Case Study: Tire Vulcanization Control System Reduces Cycle Time by 20%!

PLC Application Case Study: Tire Vulcanization Control System Reduces Cycle Time by 20%! šŸ“š Reading Time: 8 minutes | Practical Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ > Have you encountered the following issues? – Long cycle time in the tire vulcanization process? – Insufficient temperature control accuracy? – Bottlenecks in improving production efficiency? – Unclear direction for PLC program … Read more

Circuit for Delayed Forward and Reverse Operation of Electric Motor Controlled by PLC and Frequency Converter

Circuit for Delayed Forward and Reverse Operation of Electric Motor Controlled by PLC and Frequency Converter

Control Requirements Three switches are used to operate the PLC to control the frequency converter driving the electric motor for delayed forward and reverse operation. One switch is used for forward control, one switch is used for stop control, and one switch is used for reverse control. When the forward switch is closed, the motor … Read more

Basic Applications of I/O Mapping in PLC Control Systems

Basic Applications of I/O Mapping in PLC Control Systems

Recently, I have been frequently asked by newcomers about I/O mapping, which is quite annoying. After working in this field for over ten years, I have seen too many people who can’t even understand such basic concepts, constantly complicating simple issues. So today, I will discuss I/O mapping in PLCs, so please stop asking about … Read more

Introduction to PLC Basics: Understanding the Principles of Address Allocation

Introduction to PLC Basics: Understanding the Principles of Address Allocation

Last week, I went to a paper mill to troubleshoot, and the site was a complete mess. Their PLC programmer seemed to be a recent graduate, and the address allocation was a total disaster. I/O addresses were all over the place, and variable names were just a1, a2, b1, b2, it made my head hurt! … Read more

Siemens Launches Its First Virtual PLC

Siemens Launches Its First Virtual PLC

怐Introduction怑Siemens’ first virtual PLC—S7-1500V was actually launched last year, but there has been little coverage in China. Today, let’s discuss it.Editor | Automation and Engineering TechnologyAuthor | Lao Jing Keywords | Siemens Virtual PLC S7-1500 Approximately 1300 words | Suggested reading time 5 minutesSerious Statement: Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited!In today’s digital age, the industrial automation … Read more

PLC Performance Optimization: Reducing Redundant Scanning and Lowering CPU Load by 35%!

PLC Performance Optimization: Reducing Redundant Scanning and Lowering CPU Load by 35%!

PLC Performance Optimization: Reducing Redundant Scanning and Lowering CPU Load by 35%! šŸ“š Estimated reading time: 8 minutes > This article will detail the core techniques for PLC performance optimization, helping you significantly reduce CPU load. > – Is your PLC program often experiencing long scan cycles? – How to solve high CPU load issues? … Read more

PLC Scan Cycle Programming: Common Mistakes and Solutions for Beginners

PLC Scan Cycle Programming: Common Mistakes and Solutions for Beginners

Recently, I’ve encountered several newcomers asking about the PLC scan cycle issues, it’s really frustrating! They keep making the same mistakes over and over again. After working in this field for over ten years, I’ve seen too many program crashes caused by a lack of understanding of the scan cycle principles. To put it bluntly, … Read more

Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) HMI Alarms: Are You Still Inputting Them One by One? Here’s a More Powerful Method to Control Alarms Freely

Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) HMI Alarms: Are You Still Inputting Them One by One? Here’s a More Powerful Method to Control Alarms Freely

Friends using Siemens HMI to configure PLC alarms know that, for example, if there are 100 cylinder alarms, the HMI alarm text list needs to configure 100 cylinder HMI alarm texts. This method is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. As shown in the figure:By using the method below, compared to the original way of … Read more

Practical Methods for Converting Electrical Diagrams to PLC Ladder Diagrams

Practical Methods for Converting Electrical Diagrams to PLC Ladder Diagrams

Search on WeChatElectrical Engineering and Electrical Learning PLC program design generally adopts the intuitive method, which is based on the learning experience of the circuit designer, making it relatively subjective and direct. It requires a period of trial and error, debugging the program until it meets the required functions or action requirements; therefore, the designed … Read more