Hey, do you want to create a control system that is both intuitive and practical? Today, we will discuss how to integrate the Siemens S7-1200 PLC with HMI (Human-Machine Interface). Whether you are new to the automation field or looking to upgrade your existing system, this tutorial will help you easily master the basics of … Read more
# **PLC Playground Crowd Monitoring System Training Steps**## **1. Training Preparation Phase**### 1. **Clarify Training Objectives**- Design a crowd counting system based on PLC- Implement functions for counting entries and exits, over-limit alarms, and data display### 2. **Equipment and Tools Preparation**| Equipment/Tool | Quantity | Purpose ||———–|——|——|| PLC Controller (e.g., Siemens S7-1200) | 1 unit … Read more
PLC Display Module: Configuration of Status Monitoring Panel for Clear Device Operation! Introduction “Master, the production line No. 3 has alarmed again! But this time all the fault lights are on, and I can’t tell where the problem is!” Is this a complaint you often hear in the workshop? Today, I want to share a … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to follow the Industrial Control Coach! A touch screen is short for HMI, which stands for Human-Machine Interface. As the name suggests, it is a tool for interaction between humans and machines. The essence of a touch screen is a virtual instrument, used to replace various operational and monitoring devices … Read more
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When we are establishing communication between HMI and PLC, we need to address a key issue, which is the parameter settings for the communication connection between HMI and PLC. This is a common question among many learners and is a focal point of our study. The communication between the touchscreen and PLC can be divided … Read more
At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opening on April 25, 2024, Sinch Technology and HMI development software provider Qt Group jointly released and showcased a new intelligent cockpit solution: the Outrun digital cockpit solution based on the Sinch X9SP and Qt 6.5 LTS, as well as a dashboard solution based on the Sinch E3340 and … Read more
Click the blue text for more exciting information I have been in the PLC industry for nearly 20 years, working on the front lines. To be honest, seeing those freshly graduated young people programming makes me laugh. They hold onto a pile of theories talking about control algorithms, yet they can’t even understand a simple … Read more
Click the blue text for more exciting information Having been in this industry for over a decade, I must say, I get really frustrated when I see new electrical engineers designing PLC systems. Especially when it comes to data types, many have no concept at all, just copying a few lines of code from the … Read more
Recently, while debugging a production line at a beverage factory, operator Lao Wang complained, “This touchscreen is too difficult to use, the button positions are unreasonable, and there are frequent issues with inaccurate data display.” This made me realize that many factories face similar problems. In fact, the interaction design between PLCs and Human-Machine Interfaces … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Edison. As a programmer in the field of industrial automation, it seems a bit unreasonable not to understand PLCs and HMIs. Here, I will use two short articles to quickly introduce you to the field of HMI development. In the future, I will consider publishing a series of articles to explore … Read more