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She Lost to Education, But Never to Ability: He Mastered PLCs, Yet Cannot Overcome the ‘Threshold’ of Academic Credentials

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She Lost to Education, But Never to Ability: He Mastered PLCs, Yet Cannot Overcome the 'Threshold' of Academic Credentials

Click the blue text PLC Automation Hub Follow us “Sorry, your education does not meet our minimum requirements.” This phrase is like a standardized caliper, coldly measuring every electrical engineer with a diploma from a vocational school. It cannot quantify how standard your drawings are, how exquisite your PLC programs are, nor how many all-nighters … Read more

Discussion on the Method of Creating Standardized Function Blocks for PLCs

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Discussion on the Method of Creating Standardized Function Blocks for PLCs

“The Path of an Excellent Engineer in Three Stages” 1. Basic Stage: Boto PLC technology. 2. Intermediate Stage: Boto and C# advanced language technology. 3. Advanced Stage: Standardized programming methods for PLCs. The Path to Standardization! An engineer asked me about the method of creating function blocks, which has probably puzzled him for a long … Read more

Empowering Steel Production with PLC as the Core of Industrial Control

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Empowering Steel Production with PLC as the Core of Industrial Control

The steel industry, as a pillar of the national economy, has its self-controlled development closely related to national industrial security. According to the “2025 White Paper on Large PLC Self-Control in China” by Rui Industrial, the large PLC market in China’s steel industry has long been dominated by foreign brands such as Siemens, Schneider, and … Read more

Standardization of TCP Server Communication for Mainstream PLC Sockets

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Standardization of TCP Server Communication for Mainstream PLC Sockets

1. Overview of TCP Server Communication for PLC Sockets: In socket TCP server communication, the server first creates a socket, binds it to a specified IP address and port, and then listens for incoming connections. When a client initiates a connection request, the server establishes a reliable connection through a three-way handshake. The communication protocol … Read more

PLC-Recorder FAQ: Which PLCs Can PLC-Recorder Simulate and Collect Data From?

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PLC-Recorder FAQ: Which PLCs Can PLC-Recorder Simulate and Collect Data From?

1. Huichuan Platform 1. iFA Evolution2. AutoShop 2. Siemens 1. S7-PLCSIM Advanced 2. S7-PLCSIM + Nettoplcsim 3. Mitsubishi 1. Lingyi Simulator (Compatible with Mitsubishi FX3U) 4. Xinjie 1. Xinjie Electric PLC SimulatorMore brand PLC simulators are being adapted. If you have a PLC that needs adaptation, you can also contact us. Extended Knowledge: PLC-Recorder is … Read more

Why Do PLC Hardware Engineers Envy IT Software Engineers?

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Why Do PLC Hardware Engineers Envy IT Software Engineers?

Introduction: In the steel jungle of industrial automation, PLC engineers and IT software engineers are like beings from two parallel universes. One struggles with a screwdriver in the workshop, while the other types code in the office; one curses the cables in the control cabinet, while the other sighs at bug pop-ups. But if you … Read more

Wiring Diagrams for PLCs, Servo Drives, Inverters, and Motor Control: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

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Wiring Diagrams for PLCs, Servo Drives, Inverters, and Motor Control: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Before looking at various wiring diagrams, let’s first understand the functions of PLCs, servo drives, inverters, and motors. When we enter a modern factory, we often see various complex control cabinets filled with different electrical devices. PLCs, servo drives, inverters, motors… these terms may sound like advanced technology to non-professionals. However, their core principles are … Read more

Classification of PLCs and Their Performance Indicators

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Classification of PLCs and Their Performance Indicators

Click 【Industrial Automation Insights】 to follow us! Source: Electrical Automation Learning How are PLCs classified? 1. Classification by Structural Composition PLCs can be divided into two categories: one is the integrated PLC (also known as unit type), characterized by the integration of the power supply, central processing unit, and I/O interfaces within a single enclosure; … Read more

How to Implement Timed Shutdown in PLC?

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How to Implement Timed Shutdown in PLC?

At the end of this article, there are 55 practical case materials. Introduction: In practical work, for various reasons, it may be necessary to forcibly stop the operation of the PLC. For example, if the final payment for equipment is not received, the PLC needs to stop running at a specified time. So how do … Read more