Understanding SCADA: The Backbone of Modern Industry

Understanding SCADA: The Backbone of Modern Industry

SCADA systems are the backbone of modern industry. What is SCADA used for? SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is an industrial automation control system that focuses on modern industries, including: Energy Food and Beverage Manufacturing Oil and Gas Power Recycling Transportation Water and Wastewater And much more SCADA systems are used by private companies … Read more

SuperCAT: Software-Defined EtherCAT Motion Controller

SuperCAT: Software-Defined EtherCAT Motion Controller

The motion controller is one of the core control devices in the industrial control field, essential for high-speed and high-precision motor control. Traditionally, motion controllers have relied on dedicated hardware and embedded motion control algorithms. However, with the advancement of control technology and the demand for decoupling hardware and software, software-defined control is gradually becoming … Read more

Editing Screen Program on Touch Screen

Editing Screen Program on Touch Screen

Click on the above↑ ‘Technical Training’ Follow the leading online education platform for China’s manufacturing industry with over 100,000 industrial control professionals: Technical sharing, Learning exchange, Industrial control videos Here, I will explain how to create a project file in Weicon Touch Screen Software Easy Builder Pro and the process of downloading the project. This … Read more

How to Solve Communication Issues Between Touch Screen and PLC

How to Solve Communication Issues Between Touch Screen and PLC

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How to Solve Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

How to Solve Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

Many technicians encounter the following problem: why can’t my touch screen communicate with the PLC? For instance, here are two issues: 1. Weintek Touch Screen and Siemens PLC cannot communicate, always prompting that the PLC is unresponsive. How should it be set up? Solution: Set the same baud rate, the same bit count, and the … Read more

How to Solve Communication Issues Between Touch Screen and PLC

How to Solve Communication Issues Between Touch Screen and PLC

For more exciting content, follow “PLC Enthusiast” Often, technicians encounter the issue: why can’t my touch screen communicate with the PLC? For example, here are two common problems: 1. Weintek touch screen cannot communicate with Siemens PLC, always indicating no response from the PLC. How should it be set up? Solution Approach: Ensure you set … Read more

Reasons and Solutions for Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

Reasons and Solutions for Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

It is common for technicians to encounter the issue: why can’t my touch screen communicate with the PLC? Here are two problems that might occur: 1. Weintek Touch Screen Cannot Communicate with Siemens PLC, Always Prompting No Response from PLC. How Should I Set It Up? Solution approach: You need to set the same baud … Read more

Why Touch Screens Can Control PLCs: Principles for Electricians

Why Touch Screens Can Control PLCs: Principles for Electricians

A touch screen is an abbreviation for HMI, which stands for Human-Machine Interface. From the name, 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 like switches, ammeters, voltmeters, and thermometers. Especially when there are numerous … Read more

How to Connect Multiple Touch Screens to a PLC

How to Connect Multiple Touch Screens to a PLC

The following example connects the MT6103IP touch screen to a Panasonic PLC; other brands of PLCs can be referenced. 1. Determine the connection scheme as follows: 2. Hardware wiring Below are the wiring terminals of the touch screen, which has 9 pins, allowing for one group of RS232 and another group of RS485. 1) RS232 … Read more

How to Solve Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

How to Solve Touch Screen and PLC Communication Issues

Technicians often encounter the issue: why can’t my touch screen communicate with the PLC? Here are two common problems: 1. Weintek Touch Screen and Siemens PLC cannot communicate, always prompting PLC no response, how should I set it up? Solution Approach: You need to set the same baud rate, the same data bits, the same … Read more