PLCs come in various sizes, allowing for a wide range of control capabilities. Smaller PLCs may control a single device or even a component at a single site, while larger PLCs can manage multiple devices, an entire production line, or even an entire factory. It can be said that PLCs are indispensable in both small … Read more
It is well known that industrial production and technological development rely heavily on the automation control provided by PLCs. A PLC can be broadly understood as a centralized relay extension control cabinet. In practical production applications, PLCs significantly reduce the costs of industrial control and enhance centralized management and automatic control of equipment. To master … Read more
“PLC Data Storage Crisis: Cloud Solutions Reduce Failure Rates by 80%! Industrial Storage Secrets Revealed” Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a “lifesaving” solution for industrial control professionals — PLC data cloud storage! Do you often encounter these frustrating issues? The device data fills up the local card, and when you want to check … Read more
In the field of industrial automation, DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) are the two most common control systems. Although they overlap in certain functionalities, their design philosophies, architectures, and application scenarios differ significantly. This article will detail their differences and help you understand how to choose the appropriate control system. 1. … Read more
Recently, I heard a real story that made me furious. A friend who is an electrician said he wanted to learn PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), but he was ridiculed by those around him: “With your level, you want to touch automation? You are overestimating yourself!” Honestly, hearing this made me both angry and amused. As … Read more
Introduction: From Troubleshooting to Skill Transfer I still remember fifteen years ago when I first independently dealt with a PLC fault in an injection molding machine. It was three in the morning, the production line was down, and the manager called anxiously: “Lao Wang, hurry up! The whole line is stopped!” Standing in front of … Read more
Accessing the PLC Industrial Cloud Platform: Breaking Geographic Limitations, Improving Equipment Maintenance Efficiency by 90%! Case Study 1: The “Frozen Crisis” at a Food Factory A certain provincial power research institute faced equipment aging, and manual inspections could not identify hidden dangers. Until one day, the equipment suddenly failed, causing a power outage in the … Read more
The entire set of instructions possessed by a PLC is referred to as the PLC’s instruction system. The instruction system represents the performance or functionality of the PLC. Generally speaking, a PLC with strong functionality and good performance will have a rich instruction system, not only with a variety of instruction types but also with … Read more
“PLC Device Networking Solutions: Multi-Protocol Compatibility Technology, Reducing Equipment Failure Rate by 90%!” Hello everyone! Today we will address the most troublesome issue in the industry – PLC device networking! Have you ever experienced equipment suddenly “breaking down” and engineers rushing across provinces for repairs? Have you encountered the awkward situation where new and old … Read more
In automated production lines, accurate counting is a significant challenge. Whether it’s tracking product quantities, monitoring raw material consumption, or counting equipment cycles, the function of “counting” is crucial yet often underestimated.Today, I want to share a technique that many experienced electricians overlook—how to utilize PLC data registers to achieve advanced counting functions, elevating your … Read more