IVD Instruments vs. Scientific Instruments: How to Invest?

IVD Instruments vs. Scientific Instruments: How to Invest?

Opinions and Attitudes This is the 889-1 article of the Life Science Industry Observation Public Account Source: Evolution Storm We didn’t expect that the previous article “Investment Pitfall Guide for Scientific Instruments” would receive so much attention. For a public account established less than three months ago with only 1,600 followers, receiving over 10,000 reads … Read more

Advanced EtherCAT Diagnostics

Advanced EtherCAT Diagnostics

As we all know, the TwinCAT development environment’s EtherCAT | Online interface can diagnose most EtherCAT issues, such as checking the OP status of the master and each slave, CRC error count, etc. Below are several “hidden” tools in TwinCAT. 1 EtherCAT Simulation Tool 2 Slave Registers 3 DC Slave Frame Timing Analysis 4 Frame … Read more

Analysis of Common Diagnostic Methods for Profibus Bus and Interference Handling

Analysis of Common Diagnostic Methods for Profibus Bus and Interference Handling

Profibus is an important fieldbus widely used in industrial control. This article analyzes the common problems that occur in Profibus networks, discusses their causes, provides several diagnostic methods, compares the advantages and disadvantages of these methods, and summarizes interference prevention and handling measures. Since the 1990s, the rapid development of 4C technology in the information … Read more

PROFIBUS DP Fault Diagnosis

PROFIBUS DP Fault Diagnosis

S7-1200 acts as a DP Master during communication. When a DP slave is lost, the CPU does not stop, nor is it necessary to download an organization block to the CPU. For fault diagnosis of PROFIBUS DP, there are several methods: 1. Through the Indicator Lights on the Module The DIAG light on the front … Read more

Key Components of CAN Bus Systems and Solutions to Technical Failures

Key Components of CAN Bus Systems and Solutions to Technical Failures

1 CAN Bus The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication network with a high level of safety that supports distributed real-time control. It first appeared in the automotive industry in the late 1980s. Its basic design specifications require high bit rates, strong electromagnetic interference resistance, and the ability to detect any errors that … Read more

CAR-Scanner: An Open Source Universal Car Scanner Based on STM32 Platform

CAR-Scanner: An Open Source Universal Car Scanner Based on STM32 Platform

Introduction The automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation, with intelligence, connectivity, and electrification becoming unstoppable trends. This has led to an increasing demand for automotive diagnostic and repair tools. Traditional car scanners often have single functions and complicated operations, making it difficult to meet the complex diagnostic needs of modern vehicles. The CAR-Scanner … Read more