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Best Practices for Running SCADA on Edge Industrial PCs

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Best Practices for Running SCADA on Edge Industrial PCs

Image Source: Moxa Author | Eddie Lee Utilizing IT/OT convergence technologies, through monitoring and data acquisition (SCADA) software, industrial PCs for edge computing, machine learning software, and cloud connectivity, helps create sustainable applications. A process for measuring and removing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from natural gas uses sensors, industrial computers (PCs) for edge processing, cloud-based applications, … Read more

Why Smart Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

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Why Smart Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Introduction Edge computing can help device manufacturers integrate existing applications like monitoring and control software into a single platform, while enabling other critical applications to run on the same platform. This makes it easier to develop intelligent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) machines and devices, and future applications that support customers in developing Industry 4.0 … Read more

Implementing High Precision Motor Control Algorithms with Industrial PCs

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Implementing High Precision Motor Control Algorithms with Industrial PCs

In the field of industrial automation, high precision motor control has always been a challenging topic. As a technical expert with over ten years of experience in the industrial PC control domain, today I will explain in detail how to implement high precision motor control algorithms. Overview of Motor Control Algorithm Library In industrial PC … Read more

Developing Dynamic Resource Optimization Scheduling Tool Using Industrial PC

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Developing Dynamic Resource Optimization Scheduling Tool Using Industrial PC

In the field of industrial automation, achieving efficient scheduling of resources has always been an important topic. As a technical expert with 10 years of programming experience in industrial PCs, I will detail how to develop a dynamic resource optimization scheduling tool. Introduction to Dynamic Scheduling Library The Resource Optimization Framework (ROF) is a resource … Read more

Achieving Coordinated Control of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms with Industrial PCs

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Achieving Coordinated Control of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms with Industrial PCs

As an engineer with over ten years of experience in the field of industrial robot control, today I will detail how to achieve high-precision coordinated control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms using industrial PCs, helping you master this key technology. 1. Introduction to Motion Control Library In the control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, we primarily use … Read more

Introducing a High-Performance Industrial PC for Control Cabinets

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Introducing a High-Performance Industrial PC for Control Cabinets

The control cabinet is the most common device in mechanical equipment and automated production lines. For safety and centralized management, mechanical devices and most electrical components such as switches, instruments, protective devices, controllers, and auxiliary equipment are often concentrated in the control cabinet. With the continuous development of manufacturing technology and driven by demand, control … Read more

Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages of PC-Based Industrial Control Systems

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Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages of PC-Based Industrial Control Systems

Introduction Recently, there have been two competing lines of thought in the field of industrial control. Some argue that PC can be effectively used for control, while others claim that PC is never suitable for factory environments. Today, these competitors easily accept the current status of PC machines being used for many industrial production controls, … Read more

Differences Between Industrial PC and PLC

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Differences Between Industrial PC and PLC

The manufacturing process is always being reassessed to discover ways to improve productivity and reduce costs. Ultimately, the introduction of industrial automation has changed the way this efficiency is achieved. This is accomplished through the use of control systems that can handle multiple machines and complete tasks that were once performed by human employees. In … Read more

Understanding the CANopen Communication Protocol

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Understanding the CANopen Communication Protocol

‖ System Learning Life is like a marathon; sometimes you need to take a break to go fishing to go further. Hey! It’s time for a break again. A couple of days ago, I shared about Understanding a Communication Protocol: PROFINET Understanding a Communication Protocol: PROFIBUS Today, let’s learn about the new CANopen communication protocol. … Read more

10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

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10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

‖ System Learning Life is like a marathon; sometimes pausing to relax helps you go further. Common Industrial Communication Protocols 1. Modbus Communication Protocol Features: Open standard, does not rely on specific manufacturers, can use RS232, RS485, or TCP/IP. Simple and easy to implement. Application Scenarios: Widely used in various industrial applications, such as PLCs, … Read more