Intelligent PLC Control Cabinet at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Intelligent PLC Control Cabinet at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Click the above“blue text”to follow us! In the field of scientific research, the stability and intelligence of experimental equipment directly affect research efficiency and the quality of results. As a leading research institution in China, the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has high demands for the automation control and operational stability of experimental … Read more

Simulation Design of a Remote Water Level Monitoring System Based on Microcontroller

Simulation Design of a Remote Water Level Monitoring System Based on Microcontroller

1. Control Requirements1. When the water level in the water tower exceeds 4.5 meters, an ultra-high water level warning is triggered, the ultra-high water level alarm light is turned on, and the water pump operation is immediately stopped;2. When the water level in the water tower is below 0.5 meters, an ultra-low water level warning … Read more

Industrial Robots and Humanoid Robots: The “Twin Codes” of Control

Industrial Robots and Humanoid Robots: The "Twin Codes" of Control

Industrial Robots: The Unsung Heroes of the Industry Industrial robots are undoubtedly the unsung heroes in the industrial sector. In automotive manufacturing plants, they showcase their capabilities. Take automotive welding as an example; the mechanical arms of industrial robots are flexible and precise, able to move quickly across complex body structures to perform spot welding, … Read more

PID Control in Robotics

PID Control in Robotics

1. Overview 1.1 Robot Control System The robot control system is the brain of the robot and is the main factor determining the robot’s functions and performance. The primary task of industrial robot control technology is to control the motion position, posture, trajectory, operation sequence, and timing of actions of industrial robots within their workspace. … Read more

A Brief History of Robot Development: Witnessing the Rise of an Era!

A Brief History of Robot Development: Witnessing the Rise of an Era!

The history of robots is not very long. In 1959, American engineers George Devol and Joe Engelberger created the world’s first industrial robot, marking the true beginning of robotics. Engelberger studied servo theory in college, which is a theory that explores how motion mechanisms can better track control signals. Devol invented a system in 1946 … Read more

Mastering PLC Control of Paper Machines from Scratch: Essential Techniques You Must Know

Mastering PLC Control of Paper Machines from Scratch: Essential Techniques You Must Know

In the paper industry, a reliable automation control system can significantly enhance production efficiency and product quality. This article will detail the core technical points of paper machine control, from hardware selection to program design. 1. Hardware Configuration Plan 1. PLC Selection Explanation It is recommended to use Siemens S7-1500 series PLC for the paper … Read more

Controlling 3D Printers with Siemens PLC: Essential Details You Must Know

Controlling 3D Printers with Siemens PLC: Essential Details You Must Know

Using Siemens PLC to control 3D printers not only improves printing accuracy but also enables advanced features such as multi-material switching and self-diagnosis of faults. This article will detail how to achieve this. 1. Hardware Configuration 1. Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules The 3D printing equipment mainly involves multi-axis motion control and temperature control. … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Automation PLCs

Essential Knowledge for Automation PLCs

It is well known that industrial production and technological development rely heavily on the automation control provided by PLCs. A PLC can be broadly understood as a centralized relay extension control cabinet. In practical production applications, PLCs significantly reduce the costs of industrial control and enhance centralized management and automatic control of equipment. To master … Read more

PLC Programming Recommendations from an Expert

PLC Programming Recommendations from an Expert

Programming Recommendations 1. When a PLC and a host computer (or touch screen) form a monitoring system, it is often necessary to have control modes such as “Manual” and “Automatic” on the screen (generally, only one can be active at a time). In the program, you can use the “MOV” instruction. For example: when “Manual” … Read more

DCS vs PLC: An Analysis of the Differences and Application Scenarios of Two Major Control Systems in Industrial Automation

DCS vs PLC: An Analysis of the Differences and Application Scenarios of Two Major Control Systems in Industrial Automation

In the field of industrial automation, DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) are the two most common control systems. Although they overlap in certain functionalities, their design philosophies, architectures, and application scenarios differ significantly. This article will detail their differences and help you understand how to choose the appropriate control system. 1. … Read more