S7-1200: Introduction to Siemens PLC – Practical Guide to Smart Home Control Systems Hey, PLC beginners! Today, I will take you on a journey to explore the application of the Siemens S7-1200 PLC in smart home systems. Don’t worry about the seemingly complex wiring and code; follow me, and you’ll find that PLC programming is … Read more
Automation Solutions for Discrete Manufacturing Based on Siemens PLCs 1. Introduction Discrete manufacturing encompasses various industries such as automotive, electronics, and machinery, characterized by production processes composed of independent steps, where products are typically completed through discrete operations like assembly and processing. With the increasing market demand for product personalization and shorter product life cycles, … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Xing Ge. Today, let’s talk about fault diagnosis for Siemens PLCs. As an automation engineer, encountering system failures is a common occurrence. However, being able to quickly locate and resolve issues is a true skill! Below, I will share my accumulated experience in PLC fault diagnosis over the years, hoping to … Read more
IntroductionIn the workshop, PLCs act like the “nerve endings” of the factory, while the MES system serves as the “brain”. To enable efficient communication between them, the OPC UA protocol is the most reliable “translator”. Today, we will guide you step-by-step on how to successfully connect PLCs to MES systems via OPC UA, complete with … Read more
Over the weekend, I was assisting a client in using the IRC5 compact cabinet to communicate with the Xinjie XDH series PLC as a slave (Adapter) while the PLC acts as the master (Scanner) via EtherNet/IP. During the technical support process, I recorded some steps and issues to share, to avoid pitfalls.The client’s machine is … Read more
High and low temperature shock testing is a key step in product reliability verification. Implementing automation control through Siemens PLC can significantly enhance testing accuracy and efficiency. 1. Hardware Configuration Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules Based on the control requirements of the high and low temperature shock testing system, the Siemens S7-1200 series PLC … Read more
Hey, do you want to create a control system that is both intuitive and practical? Today, we will discuss how to integrate the Siemens S7-1200 PLC with HMI (Human-Machine Interface). Whether you are new to the automation field or looking to upgrade your existing system, this tutorial will help you easily master the basics of … Read more
Introduction Hello everyone, I am Jia Jia, a senior engineer with over ten years of experience in the industrial automation field. Throughout these years of project practice, the most frequently asked question has been about PLC communication configuration. Today, I would like to share my experiences regarding Siemens PLC communication, hoping to assist those who … Read more
Wow, do you know where the water we flush goes? — The answer is the wastewater treatment plant! But you might not expect that behind these “stinky pools” lies a super intelligent control system. As a veteran in industrial control with ten years of experience, today I will unveil the mystery of modern wastewater treatment … Read more
Is PLC Code Legally Protected? In the field of industrial automation, PLC programming code carries core technological value. Faced with control system development projects worth tens of thousands to millions, how can we protect intellectual property through software copyright? This article will deeply analyze the possibility and practical path of copyright registration for PLC programming … Read more