First, I apologize: It has been a week since the last update. Many friends have privately messaged us asking why we stopped updating; the reason is quite simple: Recently, we have been busy with several projects commissioned by clients, and we are also continuously conducting disassembly research on electric drives. All our time has been … Read more
Keywords: Ladder Diagram, Programming Basics, Motor Start/Stop, Self-Locking, Program Download Introduction After getting acquainted with the hardware of the PLC, we are finally going to start “programming”! This article will guide you through a classic introductory experiment: Motor Start/Stop Control. Through this example, you will understand how PLC programs work and learn to use the … Read more
Before looking at various wiring diagrams, let’s first understand the functions of PLCs, servo drives, inverters, and motors. When we enter a modern factory, we often see various complex control cabinets filled with different electrical devices. PLCs, servo drives, inverters, motors… these terms may sound like advanced technology to non-professionals. However, their core principles are … Read more
Working Principle and Function Introduction The controller, as a key power component in electric vehicles, interacts with the vehicle through the CAN network to exchange commands and status information. The controller collects motor current, speed, and position signals, integrates system status and vehicle control commands, and converts the DC power from the vehicle’s high-voltage distribution … Read more
The motor soft starter SSD1-100-E/C is a high-tech electrical device specifically designed for motor startup. It achieves a smooth startup by gradually increasing the voltage and current during motor initiation, thereby reducing mechanical shock and load on the power grid. Below is a detailed analysis of the SSD1-100-E/C motor soft starter: Model Analysis SSD1: This … Read more
NXP Corporation’s SCTimer (State Configurable Timer) is highly powerful and can compete with TIM1 from the STM8 microcontroller. However, they differ in hardware design philosophy and application focus. The following is a comparison from multiple aspects. First, it should be noted that both powerful timers are unique to their respective designs. Their main features are … Read more
The PY32MD310 is a high-performance 32-bit MCU based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core, primarily aimed at the control of three-phase/single-phase brushless DC motors (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). The chip integrates up to 64 KB of Flash and 8 KB of SRAM memory, with a maximum operating frequency of 48 MHz. The chip … Read more
In the era of artificial intelligence, utilizing AI tools to assist in the design of technological innovation projects has become a new skill essential for teachers and students in middle and primary schools. This article will take the “QR Code Motor Control” project as an example to share how to correctly utilize AI to assist … Read more
Abstract This article provides a detailed introduction to a design scheme for a fully automatic washing machine control simulation system based on the AT89C51 microcontroller. The system implements the core functions of the washing machine through hardware circuit design and software programming, including water level detection, motor control, and washing process management modules. The article … Read more
In intermittent production scenarios (such as material dryers and timed conveyor lines), it is often required for motors to operate in a cycle of “running for 2 hours, stopping for 2 hours.” Today, we will use the Siemens S7-200 SMART PLC to teach you step-by-step how to achieve this functionality, making it easy for beginners … Read more