Top 10 Domestic PLCs: How Many Do You Know?

Top 10 Domestic PLCs: How Many Do You Know?

In the field of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) serve as core control devices, and their technological development level directly reflects the comprehensive strength of a country’s manufacturing industry. In the past, the PLC market in China was long dominated by brands from Europe, America, and Japan, especially in high-end application fields, where the … Read more

Application and Technical Specifications of PLC in Tunnel Control

Application and Technical Specifications of PLC in Tunnel Control

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) serves as the “smart control brain” of tunnels, integrating subsystems such as ventilation, lighting, fire protection, and monitoring, achieving data exchange and coordinated control through a unified platform. 1 Application AnalysisPLC’s application in tunnels is extensive and critical, covering core aspects such as environmental monitoring, equipment control, fire emergency response, and … Read more

Can Inverters Be Used as PLCs?

Can Inverters Be Used as PLCs?

Click 【Industrial Automation Insights】 to follow us! Inverters and PLCs are two very important devices in the field of industrial automation, commonly used to control machine operations and optimize production processes. However, many people raise a question: Can inverters directly replace PLCs? The answer requires a gradual analysis of the functions, application scenarios, and technical … Read more

Beginner Project: Automated Screw Tightening Machine – C#, PLC, Touch Screen Practical Application (3/5): PLC Program Design

Beginner Project: Automated Screw Tightening Machine - C#, PLC, Touch Screen Practical Application (3/5): PLC Program Design

This practical project shares how to start a project from scratch using a common screw tightening machine. The content will be presented based on a consistent framework that is easy to understand. Based on Mitsubishi, Weintek touch screens, Keyence barcode scanners, and C# host computer, we will implement an automated screw tightening traceability system that … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Terminology: From Beginner to Expert

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Terminology: From Beginner to Expert

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are the core devices in modern industrial automation, often referred to as the “brain of industrial automation.” Whether you are a seasoned electrical engineer or a newcomer to the field, mastering the professional terminology of PLCs is fundamental to understanding and applying this technology. This article aims to provide you with … Read more

Remote Mobile APP Monitoring of the Industrial IoT Module GRM550

Remote Mobile APP Monitoring of the Industrial IoT Module GRM550

Application of IoT Modules: Remote Monitoring via Mobile APPPLC Data Technical Solutions Applications of IoT: Extensive, covering various fields such as smart transportation, environmental protection, government work, public safety, home security, smart firefighting, industrial monitoring, environmental monitoring, street lighting control, landscape lighting control, building lighting control, square lighting control, elderly care, personal health, flower cultivation, … Read more

Essential Guide for Industrial Control Professionals: Correct Wiring for PLC Serial Ports – The Essence of RS232/422/485 Wiring!

Essential Guide for Industrial Control Professionals: Correct Wiring for PLC Serial Ports - The Essence of RS232/422/485 Wiring!

【Introduction】 When faced with a wiring scenario of 100 meters in a workshop, should you choose RS232, RS422, or RS485? The core differences among the three are immediately apparent: RS232 supports only 15 meters of point-to-point communication, RS422 can reach 1200 meters but is limited to unidirectional transmission, while RS485, with its 1200-meter transmission distance … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Key Differences Between PLC Ladder Diagrams and Relay Circuits

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Key Differences Between PLC Ladder Diagrams and Relay Circuits

Today, digital control technologies represented by PLC ladder diagrams are gradually replacing relays, which are products of the “bicycle era,” akin to “cars on the highway.” Although PLC ladder diagrams visually mimic the symbols of relay circuit diagrams (such as contactors, coils, etc.), their control logic has shifted from the “hardwired connections” of physical wiring … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Mastering PLC Ladder Diagrams in 3 Days: From “Confused” to “Programming”

Beginner's Guide to Mastering PLC Ladder Diagrams in 3 Days: From "Confused" to "Programming"

☝Click the blue text above to follow me. I hope the suggestions at the end of the article will be helpful to you. ☝Click the blue text above to follow me. I hope the suggestions at the end of the article will be helpful to you. To be honest, when I first encountered PLC ladder … Read more

Analysis of PLC Scanning Cycle and Single Button Start/Stop Case

Analysis of PLC Scanning Cycle and Single Button Start/Stop Case

In the world of industrial automation, from the precise assembly of automotive production lines to the efficient sorting in smart warehousing, and to the safe temperature control in chemical workshops, all rely on the “intelligent brain” of the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) operating silently in the background. One of the core mechanisms that supports this … Read more