Click the above to follow us! Is PLC Programming Challenging? Remember These 5 ‘Universal Templates’ for Beginners! I remember when I first entered the industry, standing in front of the PLC control cabinet, looking at the rows of wires and modules, my heart raced. At that time, facing the dense ladder diagrams felt like reading … Read more
🔥 What Are the Limits of Traditional Logic Programming? The Magical Charm of Finite State Machines! Is your PLC program bloated due to complex process flows? Difficult to debug? Frequent failures? Is every upgrade like defusing a bomb? Today, I will reveal a programming tool known as Finite State Machine (FSM) that will help you … Read more
“Old Production Lines Strike Back: PLC Transformation Reduces Downtime by 70%, Recouping Costs in Six Months!” Case 1: An electronics factory experienced a 4-hour production line shutdown due to aging PLC modules, resulting in a direct loss of 2 million in orders and 300,000 in labor costs. Case 2: A chemical plant faced a pump … Read more
The PLC control system, or Programmable Logic Controller, is a digital operation electronic device designed specifically for industrial production. It uses a type of programmable memory to internally store programs, execute logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations based on user instructions, and controls various types of machinery or production processes through digital … Read more
In the global PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) market, giants such as Siemens, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Schneider Electric, and ABB have long held dominant positions. Among them, the market leader in 2023 is undoubtedly Siemens, which holds a commanding 40% market share and achieved a revenue of 77.8 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 11%. Following … Read more
1. Bidirectional Movement of the Cart Implement automatic control of a cart moving back and forth using S7-200. The control process involves pressing the start button, causing the cart to move from left to right (and vice versa). When it reaches the right (or left) limit switch, the cart automatically returns. This back-and-forth movement continues … Read more
“PLC Sorting Black Technology: 5 Times Efficiency Strike! Say Goodbye to the ‘Busy Mode’ in Factories” Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about a heart-wrenching topic—Is your factory’s sorting line still performing the ‘manual connect the dots’? Workers chasing parts, barcode scanners sparking, and monthly inventory never matching up? Don’t panic! Old Zhang will take you … Read more
“PLC Fault Prediction: AI Provides 72-Hour Early Warning, A Lifesaving Secret for Factories!” Hey, factory folks! Today, let’s talk about something serious—who hasn’t been scared out of their wits by an equipment failure alarm in the middle of the night? Last week, Old Wang called me, saying that the PLC at his factory suddenly went … Read more
“Are you able to accept business trips?” — This is surprisingly the most valued “skill” during recruitment in automation companies! Even if your coding skills are at a primary school level, as long as you are willing to travel nationwide, you can easily earn over 10,000 yuan a month. But experienced engineers know: business trips … Read more
Intermediate PLC Programming: Interrupt Priority Design for Timely Response to Critical Tasks! Introduction Hello everyone! Today I want to share a magical technique that can make your PLC program “perceptive” — interrupt priority design. Don’t worry about the technical jargon; I will explain this seemingly profound concept in the most relatable way. By mastering this … Read more