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Key Points in Designing PLC Control Systems: A Must-Read!

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Key Points in Designing PLC Control Systems: A Must-Read!

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Struggling with PLC Selection? A Senior Engineer’s Guide to Overcoming Decision Paralysis and Saving Money!

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Struggling with PLC Selection? A Senior Engineer's Guide to Overcoming Decision Paralysis and Saving Money!

Do you remember the awkwardness I felt when I first took charge of an automation project? With a limited budget and unclear customer requirements, the marketing hype from various PLC brands left me bewildered. It felt like stepping into an electronics market to buy a phone, only to be overwhelmed by a myriad of specifications … Read more

Application of PLC in Smart Home Systems: Integrated Control and Convenient Management

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Application of PLC in Smart Home Systems: Integrated Control and Convenient Management

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 Input/Output Not Responding? A Comprehensive 8-Step Troubleshooting Guide

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PLC Input/Output Not Responding? A Comprehensive 8-Step Troubleshooting Guide

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

Comprehensive Analysis of PLC Simulation Tool PLCSIM Advanced V5.0

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Comprehensive Analysis of PLC Simulation Tool PLCSIM Advanced V5.0

PLC simulation software serves as a training ground for beginners, allowing you to experiment without the fear of damaging real equipment. PLCSIM Advanced V5.0 is Siemens’ latest virtual PLC environment, perfectly simulating the behavior of the S7-1500 series controllers. Compared to older versions, Siemens has added many practical features this time, such as multi-instance operation, … Read more