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EtherCAT G: Merging Ethernet and Fieldbus Advantages

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EtherCAT G: Merging Ethernet and Fieldbus Advantages

In manufacturing applications that require determinism and real-time performance, EtherCAT industrial Ethernet systems have significant advantages over standard Ethernet. Image source: Beckhoff Author | Sree Swarna Gutta “ In industrial environments, the determinism and real-time nature of data transmission are crucial. EtherCAT G offers more reliable communication for industrial applications through its unique functional principles … Read more

The Localization of EtherCAT in China

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The Localization of EtherCAT in China

Contemporary philosopher J.E. Dinger once said, “Fate is not a matter of chance, but of choice.” For Chinese enterprises in the context of the high integration of global manufacturing and information technology, choosing a communication technology that is easy to implement, high-performance, quick to respond, and low-cost has become crucial in determining a company’s fate. … Read more

How to Implement EtherCAT Redundancy Technology for Cable Breaks?

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How to Implement EtherCAT Redundancy Technology for Cable Breaks?

The fieldbus technology is a hot topic in the field of automation control, applied to real-time communication between multiple devices. In device connections, if a cable breaks at any point, it will affect communication between devices. Let’s take a look at how EtherCAT redundancy technology can remedy and lock communication in the event of a … Read more

Upgrading Automation Systems with PC Control and EtherCAT

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Upgrading Automation Systems with PC Control and EtherCAT

| Soft Packaging Sorting System.Image source: Beckhoff Author | James Fig Through a PC-based control device and EtherCAT sorting solutions, NPI helped a distribution center reduce its hard-to-fill labor demands while increasing throughput and shortening turnaround times. The internal logistics industry is booming. However, for large postal and parcel providers, e-commerce retailers, and third-party logistics … Read more

How to Achieve Distributed Power Supply with EtherCAT?

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How to Achieve Distributed Power Supply with EtherCAT?

Zhiyuan Electronics has launched a plug-in module system that easily implements EtherCAT network cascading through a distribution baseboard, supporting up to 255 modules! So how can we power such a large number of modules? This article will teach you how to use power modules to achieve distributed power supply! Plug-in Module To meet the control … Read more

Analysis of Common Diagnostic Methods for Profibus Bus and Interference Handling

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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

S7-300 Profibus DP Communication Solutions

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S7-300 Profibus DP Communication Solutions

Click the arrow and the “blue text” to follow us! In industrial control, communication plays a very important role. Any control is based on correct, reliable, and efficient communication. Let’s learn about Siemens’ Profibus DP communication. The Profibus DP communication of Siemens is mainly divided into the following three forms. 1. Communication between the master … Read more

Differences Between Modbus and Profibus

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Differences Between Modbus and Profibus

Follow the “Automation Control System Communication” public account to learn about the principles of automation control systems and master knowledge of automation control systems. Click the blue “Automation Control System Communication” above to follow us. In DCS systems, the Modbus communication protocol is often heard of, while Siemens’ PLC often encounters the PROFIBUS communication protocol. … Read more

Differences Between PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet

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Differences Between PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet

Ethernet (Ethernet) is a well-known type of network, created by Xerox and jointly developed by Xerox, Intel, and DEC as a baseband LAN specification. It is the most widely used communication protocol standard for existing local area networks, including standard Ethernet (10Mbit/s), Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s), and 10G (10Gbit/s) Ethernet. PROFIBUS is an international, open, and … Read more

Understanding the Correct Wiring of PROFIBUS-DP

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Understanding the Correct Wiring of PROFIBUS-DP

Free FANUC/Yaskawa Industrial Robot Materials, Interested? (Click on the red text above to receive the materials for free) PROFIBUS is an open digital communication system with a wide range of applications, representing a significant breakthrough in the transition from centralized automation systems to decentralized automation systems. Since its inception, PROFIBUS has focused on system integration … Read more