This article is approximately 4,000 words long; it is recommended to save it for reading. Author | Zuo Chenggang Produced by | Automotive Electronics and Software Introduction: This article is the thirteenth in the series of articles titled “Automotive Grade Testing of ECUs” (click to view all articles). EMC related knowledge, including standards and testing, … Read more
BMW F48 (Image source: BMW Group website) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) certification is the future of connected vehicles—Flex and the BMW Group overcome this challenge based on Catena-X data exchange. The Engine Control Unit (ECU), also known as DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or DDE (Digital Diesel Electronics), is a critical component in automotive manufacturing. From … Read more
Have you ever thought that driving is not just about reaching your destination, but about enjoying everything inside the car? In 2025, in-car entertainment systems will bring us unprecedented in-car fun, potentially changing our definition of a car. Imagine during a long trip, you can not only easily answer calls and listen to music but … Read more
Every time you get into the car and press the engine button, the comfort experience brought by the in-car entertainment system relaxes your mood. With the continuous advancement of technology, in-car entertainment systems are no longer just simple audio playback; they have quietly become an important part of enhancing driving pleasure, convenience, and personalized experiences. … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Task Control A certain equipment manufacturer uses a temperature sensor to measure the workshop temperature, with a range of -30℃ to 150℃. When the measured workshop temperature is -30℃, the current output from the sensor is 0mA, corresponding to a PLC digital value of 0; when the … Read more
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