Your Air Conditioner: Is There a Micro PLC Inside?

Your Air Conditioner: Is There a Micro PLC Inside?

When the air conditioner quietly increases the fan speed in the middle of the night, or automatically starts the defrosting program when the outdoor unit frosts over—these seemingly simple actions are backed by a sophisticated industrial-grade control system. It is the “brain” of factory automation production lines: a miniaturized version of a PLC (Programmable Logic … Read more

Summary of Wiring and Common Knowledge for PLCs, Sensors, Encoders, Inverters, and Relays!

Summary of Wiring and Common Knowledge for PLCs, Sensors, Encoders, Inverters, and Relays!

1. Wiring of PLC and Temperature Sensor 2. Understanding the Basic Parameters of Encoders 3. Meaning of Letter Symbols for Inverter Control Terminals 4. Wiring of PLC and Servo Drive 5. Wiring Diagram of Relay Type PLC Operation 6. Common Special Auxiliary Relays Used in Siemens PLC Programming 7. Differences Between RS232 and RS485 8. … Read more

Understanding Dry and Wet Contacts in Industrial PLCs

Understanding Dry and Wet Contacts in Industrial PLCs

A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) consists of hardware components such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, I/O (Input/Output interfaces), power module, and communication module. Among these, the I/O interface is a critical component that connects the controller to external devices, responsible for signal input (Input) and output (Output). Below, we will discuss dry contact … Read more

What is a PLC? A Microcomputer Capable of Operating in Harsh Environments!

What is a PLC? A Microcomputer Capable of Operating in Harsh Environments!

DOMA TECH DOMA Technology Creating value for society Professional technology, reliable products Integrity Innovation Service Excellence What does PLC mean? PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) 可编程逻辑控制器 is a computer control system specifically designed for industrial automation. It consists of one or more digital computer modules that interact with external devices such as sensors and actuators through … Read more

Answers to Programmable Controller Applications at Hubei Open University

Answers to Programmable Controller Applications at Hubei Open University

[Image] Click the blue text to follow immediately [Image] 1. The programmable controller uses a microprocessor as the central processing unit, which can control logical quantities and also control ( ) . Reference: analog quantities 2. The PLC has logical operation functions and can describe various connections such as the series of relay contacts and … Read more

Differences Between Microcontrollers and PLCs: An In-Depth Analysis of Two Core Industrial Control Technologies

Differences Between Microcontrollers and PLCs: An In-Depth Analysis of Two Core Industrial Control Technologies

As two core components in the field of industrial control, microcontrollers and PLCs each have unique characteristics and applicable scenarios. Below is an in-depth analysis of the two: 1. Definition and Structural Composition 1. Microcontroller: ● Definition: A microcontroller, also known as a microcontroller unit (MCU), is an integrated circuit chip. It is a small … Read more

Analysis of Major Attack Methods on PLC Industrial Control Systems and Industrial Networks

Analysis of Major Attack Methods on PLC Industrial Control Systems and Industrial Networks

↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Members can enter theMember Download Areato obtainrelated materials~ Introduction Previously, we shared the main industrial control protocols and their ports from industrial giants such as Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, and Rockwell: Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, RA: Analysis of Major Global Industrial Control Protocols and Ports We have … Read more

PLC Budget Constraints? Who is the King of Cost Performance!

PLC Budget Constraints? Who is the King of Cost Performance!

Free for commercial use! A low-code visual development platform for industrial web with over 1500 components. Unlock new ways of PLC communication, it’s really powerful! In the battlefield of industrial automation, the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is known as the most reliable “control hub”. It functions like a precise neural network, executing complex commands from … Read more

Discussion Topic | What Makes a PLC ‘High-End’?

Discussion Topic | What Makes a PLC 'High-End'?

It is said that Siemens, Schneider, and ABB are the three major high-end PLC brands. So, what are the key dimensions that define the “high-end” positioning of high-end PLCs? Is it their exceptional adaptability under extreme conditions? Is it their powerful processing speed and precise control performance? Or is it simply reflected in the high … Read more

Intelligent PLC Control Cabinet at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Intelligent PLC Control Cabinet at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Click the above“blue text”to follow us! In the field of scientific research, the stability and intelligence of experimental equipment directly affect research efficiency and the quality of results. As a leading research institution in China, the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has high demands for the automation control and operational stability of experimental … Read more