Today, let’s discuss how to use PLCs to create a practical smart home control system. I applied PLCs in a villa project for smart home control, which not only allowed the owner to experience the convenience brought by technology but also significantly improved the system’s stability and maintainability. Basic Concepts The biggest advantage of using … Read more
PLC Industry Applications: Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Monitoring System with Temperature Fluctuation Control within ±0.5℃! 🔥 The Invisible Killer of Pharmaceutical Cold Chains: The Deadly Hazards of Temperature Fluctuations! Is your cold chain monitoring system frequently alarming? Are there hidden concerns about uncontrollable temperature fluctuations in the drug storage environment? These issues may be silently eroding … Read more
Yesterday, a colleague called me in a panic, saying: “Wen, help! My PLC-based smart home system is completely down, and the owner is coming for acceptance in half an hour!” Hearing this familiar “fire-fighting” scenario made me smile. Ten years ago, I was in the same boat, where a small issue could drive me crazy … Read more
Integration of PLC in IoT Applications A few days ago, I received a message from a student, Xiao Wang. Their factory’s equipment is distributed across three different workshops, and every time a fault occurs, maintenance personnel have to run around to troubleshoot the issue. “Brother Wen, is there any way I can know the equipment … Read more
PLC Performance Optimization: Task Cycle Optimization for 30% Faster Real-Time Response! Introduction **Hey, automation engineers!** Today, I want to share a secret that can make your PLC “fly” — task cycle optimization. Don’t be intimidated by this technical term, I will explain it in the most relatable way. **Imagine what it would mean if your … Read more
The PLC system is like the human nervous system; its inputs and outputs are how it perceives and controls the world. However, sometimes this “nervous system” can encounter issues—buttons not responding, indicator lights not illuminating, motors not turning. These input/output response problems can be frustrating, especially during an emergency shutdown on the production line. Don’t … Read more
Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to discuss a topic that excites and troubles many factory automation engineers — PLC multi-protocol compatibility technology.Don’t worry, I will explain this seemingly complex function in the simplest terms.Trust me, once you master this technology, your new and old devices can coexist harmoniously like “three generations of old, middle-aged, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow! Application of PLCs in Smart Homes – Insights from an Experienced Electrician Two days ago, Engineer Zhang from my community approached me, saying that his “smart home” system was constantly malfunctioning, and the system he spent a lot of money on was less stable than a regular switch. Upon … Read more
Hello, automation friends! Recently, I received a call from the workshop saying that the robotic arm on the assembly line was moving out of sync and started to “dance” after running for an hour. I rushed over and found that it was a typical case of improper PLC motion control parameter settings! This is no … Read more
You won’t believe what I encountered this week! A well-established home appliance factory asked for my help to reduce energy consumption on their production line because their electricity costs were higher than the raw material costs. Upon inspection, I found that their equipment was running continuously even when not in production, just like someone leaving … Read more