PLC: A Powerful Technique for Line Counting Using Data Registers That Even Experienced Electricians Overlook!

In automated production lines, accurate counting is a significant challenge. Whether it’s tracking product quantities, monitoring raw material consumption, or counting equipment cycles, the function of “counting” is crucial yet often underestimated.Today, I want to share a technique that many experienced electricians overlook—how to utilize PLC data registers to achieve advanced counting functions, elevating your … Read more

PLC Technology Ensures the Lifeline of Mines: Designing the Hoist Control System

The mine hoist is the lifeline of safe production in mines. An advanced PLC control system can ensure stable and reliable operation, improving hoisting efficiency and safety. 1. Hardware Configuration PLC and Expansion Module Selection For the control requirements of the mine hoist, we selected the Siemens S7-1500 series PLC as the main control unit. … Read more

The Secrets of PLC Timers: 8 Examples to Master TON, TOF, and TP Functions

The Secrets of PLC Timers: 8 Examples to Master TON, TOF, and TP Functions Hello everyone, I am Maple Leaf. Today, let’s talk about the amazing timers in PLCs—TON, TOF, and TP. These three brothers are the “time management masters” of industrial control, and when used correctly, they can make your programs stable and flexible. … Read more

PLC Program Errors? How I Solved 90% of Faults with This ‘Reverse Troubleshooting Method’ – A Request for Teaching from Peers!

PLC Program Errors? How I Solved 90% of Faults with This ‘Reverse Troubleshooting Method’ – A Request for Teaching from Peers! Every time I receive an emergency call late at night to handle a PLC fault on the production line, the pressure is something only those in maintenance can understand. A halted production line, with … Read more

PLC Data Storage Optimization: Efficient Methods for Managing Historical Data

“PLC Historical Data Management: Four Major Storage Optimization Techniques, Saving 70% of Storage Space!” SD Card: Suitable for small to medium-sized projects, low cost but limited capacity (recommended 64GB industrial-grade card). USB Storage: Plug and play, suitable for temporary backups (choose military-grade products with anti-magnetic and shock-resistant features). Industrial Hard Drive: High reliability, suitable for … Read more

Collaborative PLC Industrial Robots: Achieving Over 90% Automation Rate on Production Lines!

“Collaborative PLC + Industrial Robots: The Secret Weapon Behind a 99.99% Surge in Production Line Automation!” 1️⃣ Physical Layer: The Golden Triangle of Anti-Interference Wiring Twisted Pair + Metal Shielding Layer: Reduces signal interference by 90% Independent Grounding System: A factory lost 500,000 due to grounding errors; after switching to independent grounding, the failure rate … Read more

Optimizing PLC Intelligent Alarms: Practical Strategies to Reduce False Alarms and Missed Alarms

“Optimizing PLC Intelligent Alarms: A 90% Reduction in False Alarm Rate! 3 Strategies to Make Equipment ‘Speak the Truth’” Hello everyone! Today we are going to tackle the century-old headache for industrial control professionals — the PLC alarm system always crying ‘wolf’! The equipment is perfectly fine, yet the alarm light flashes more energetically than … Read more

PLC Equipment Fault Warning: An Intelligent System for Early Problem Prevention

PLC Equipment Fault Warning: An Intelligent System for Early Problem Prevention Relay Failure: A production line at an automotive factory was halted for 4 hours due to contactor oxidation, resulting in a direct loss of 1.2 million. Valve Sticking: A chemical plant’s reactor valve seized due to insufficient lubrication, causing high-temperature material leakage, with repair … Read more

How Can PLC Engineers Break Through the Income Ceiling?

Introduction As a core technical position, the career development path and income level of PLC engineers have always been hot topics in the industry. Many electrical engineers with over ten years of experience find that once their salary reaches the range of 20,000 to 30,000 yuan per month, they often encounter a career ceiling that … Read more