Soft PLC: The Rising Star in Industrial Control

In the field of industrial automation, Soft PLC is gradually becoming a brilliant new star in the industrial control domain. As a modern alternative to traditional PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), Soft PLC is changing the landscape of industrial control with its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This article will delve into the concept, advantages, application scenarios, … Read more

OPCUA Client for Siemens PLC Developed with WinForm

Introduction With the continuous development of the industrial automation field, the secure transmission of data and the interconnectivity between devices have become increasingly important. OPCUA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) provides a reliable and secure data exchange solution as a cross-platform, service-oriented architecture. This article recommends a Siemens PLC OPCUA client project developed based on … Read more

Using S7.NET Communication with C# and PLC1200, 200 Smart

In projects, the host computer often needs to interface with PLC communication. Today, we will introduce the commonly used S7.NET communication for PLCs. In practical applications, the common control methods are as follows: one PLC controls one device, one PLC controls multiple devices, and multiple PLCs control multiple devices. Similarly, the host computer also needs … Read more

Understanding Dry and Wet Contacts in Industrial PLCs

A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) consists of hardware components such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, I/O (Input/Output interfaces), power module, and communication module. Among these, the I/O interface is a critical component that connects the controller to external devices, responsible for signal input (Input) and output (Output). Below, we will discuss dry contact … Read more

Fault Analysis and Countermeasures for Siemens PLCs

The Siemens S5 series PLCs commonly found in the industrial market in China include three main models: U-type (general-purpose), W-type (word processing), and R-type (switching). Different models of PLCs exhibit different fault manifestations and diagnostic methods. Among these, software faults can be resolved using Siemens-specific programming tools, as Siemens PLCs are equipped with communication PC … Read more

Communication of S7-1200 PLC

S7-1200 PLC Communication The S7-1200 PLC is a compact controller launched by Siemens, supporting various communication protocols and interfaces, suitable for device interconnection in industrial automation scenarios. 1. Supported Communication Protocols and Interfaces 1. Integrated Interfaces PROFINET (default support) Supports real-time communication (RT) and isochronous mode (IRT), used to connect HMI, drives, remote I/O, and … Read more

What is a PLC? A Microcomputer Capable of Operating in Harsh Environments!

DOMA TECH DOMA Technology Creating value for society Professional technology, reliable products Integrity Innovation Service Excellence What does PLC mean? PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) 可编程逻辑控制器 is a computer control system specifically designed for industrial automation. It consists of one or more digital computer modules that interact with external devices such as sensors and actuators through … Read more

TinyML on ESP32: Create Your Micro Machine Learning Tool in Just a Few Steps!

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has developed rapidly; however, the high power consumption and cost associated with high-performance hardware have limited its application in edge devices. TinyML has emerged to bring the powerful capabilities of machine learning to resource-constrained microcontrollers, such as the ESP32. This article will take you deep into the tinyml-esp … Read more

The RISC-V Ecosystem Explosion: How Open Source Architecture is Reshaping Future Computing from Edge AI to ‘Explosive CPUs’

“Hardcore players leave Intel: vowing to create the ‘most explosive CPU’.” 01 — Andes Technology releases AndesSight™ v5.4 Integrated Development Environment, supporting RISC-V AI and embedded development AndeSight Trade IDE v5.4 is the latest IDE tool launched by Andes for RISC-V to accelerate AI and embedded applications, enhancing vectorization strategies, debugging efficiency, NN library optimization … Read more

Telink Microelectronics Releases Latest Bluetooth Low Energy Chip SDK Supporting Apple HomeKit, Providing a Single-Chip Solution with Built-in Security Key Authentication for Smart Home Devices

The above video demonstrates the interaction of a bulb with Siri voice commands. This demo is based on Telink’s SDK that supports Apple HomeKit. Shanghai, March 10, 2017 – Telink Microelectronics is a developer of highly integrated low-power RF and mixed-signal system-on-chip solutions dedicated to Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Recently, it released the latest … Read more