“Stamping motion control, uncovering the secrets of servo presses and robotic arms” Lib_AxisMonitor function block is typically used to monitor the operational status of rotating or linear axes. After receiving a running signal, it detects the minimum displacement change of the axis within a specified period. Based on this, it can determine faults such as … Read more
1. Analog signals can collect physical quantities such as temperature, force, and vacuum; the analog signals can be 0~5V, 0~10V, ±5V, ±10V, 0~20mA, 4~20mA, etc. 2. For analog conversion, taking the Mitsubishi FX5U series PLC as an example, a force sensor with a range of 0 to 200N corresponds to 0~10V (with a corresponding digital … Read more
“Remote Data Acquisition for PLCs: Wireless Solutions Preventing Network Outages in Remote Workshops, Reducing Operational Costs by 80%!” Hello, friends in the industrial control circle! Today, let’s talk about a painful topic—have you ever experienced debugging a PLC in the deep mountains, with such poor signal that you start to doubt life? Last month, I … Read more
Is your factory’s electricity bill too high? With this set of PLC energy-saving strategies, you can save 30% on operating costs! Let’s start with a few real cases to see how costly it can be to neglect energy optimization. Last year, a cement factory had its fan motors running at full load continuously, even though … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Xiao Zhi. Recently, I have received many messages from friends asking about communication issues, so today we will discuss PLC network faults. A few months ago, I went to a beverage factory to resolve a communication fault, and the project manager was so anxious that he was wringing his hands: “Lao … Read more
“Low-Code Development for PLCs: A Graphical Programming Interface for Quick Mastery in 3 Days!” For those in industrial control, are you still struggling with PLC programming? Writing more code than you have hair, and debugging more frequently than a delivery driver? Today, we won’t talk about code; instead, let’s discuss how to master PLCs with … Read more
“PLC Multilingual Programming: Seamless Collaboration in International Projects, Boosting Development Efficiency by 50%!” An incident at a European automotive factory: The German team wrote control logic using ladder diagrams, while the Italian team modified the program using instruction lists. As a result, a language compatibility issue caused a 48-hour production line shutdown, leading to a … Read more
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In the paper industry, a reliable automation control system can significantly enhance production efficiency and product quality. This article will detail the core technical points of paper machine control, from hardware selection to program design. 1. Hardware Configuration Plan 1. PLC Selection Explanation It is recommended to use Siemens S7-1500 series PLC for the paper … Read more
How to Control Multiple Servo Motors with a Single PLC Hello everyone, I am Lao Liu, and I have been in the automation industry for over 20 years. Today, let’s discuss a practical topic: how to control multiple servo motors with a single PLC. I have noticed that many beginners feel overwhelmed when they hear … Read more