Virtual PLC Technology Maturity: Still in the Early Development Stage According to the latest research by IoT Analytics, the overall technology maturity of Virtual PLCs (vPLCs) is currently low and does not yet meet all the technical requirements of traditional hardware PLCs. The research evaluates the maturity of vPLCs from four core technology dimensions: control … Read more
Hello, PLC enthusiasts! Today we will delve into the application of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC in water treatment automation systems. Imagine you are responsible for the automation upgrade of a city’s water treatment plant, needing to control various pumps, valves, and monitoring equipment—sounds challenging, right? Don’t worry, I’ll help you simplify these complexities! System Overview … Read more
Click the blue text to follow! Application of PLC in Smart Homes: Technology Migration from Workshop to Living Room Yesterday, Xiao Wang came to me with a question. He said he had done a home automation project using a bunch of smart switches and sensors, but the system was always unstable, sometimes working and sometimes … Read more
Siemens PLC System Solutions: A One-Stop Solution for Industrial Automation Challenges! In the field of industrial automation, the Siemens PLC system is undoubtedly “famous”. It acts like the “super brain” of the factory, coordinating various devices to work together, ensuring that the entire production line operates smoothly. Today, we will discuss this powerful automation tool … Read more
Search WeChatTechnical Training Approaches are also ideas, and the common programs we usually see can be summarized intotwo approaches. 1. Use coil outputs for output points, with only one occurrence in the program. 2. Directly control output points using set and reset, with one output point appearing multiple times in the program. What approaches do … Read more
ORGANIZATION_BLOCK OB1 VAR_TEMP // Temporary variable declaration END_VAR BEGIN // Read input "InputBit" := "I0.0"; // Simple logic processing IF "InputBit" THEN "OutputBit" := TRUE; ELSE "OutputBit" := FALSE; END_IF; // Write output "Q0.0" := "OutputBit"; END_ORGANIZATION_BLOCK In this example, we implemented a simple logic in OB1: when the input I0.0 is TRUE, the output … Read more
Practical Guide: PLC Memory Planning Methods for Clearer Program Structure! 1. 1. Scenario Restoration In a large automation production line project, we encountered the problem of chaotic PLC program structure that was difficult to maintain. The system includes multiple workstations, each with independent control logic, but all data and programs were disorganized. This led to … Read more
Today, let’s talk about some practical tips for PLC ladder diagram programming. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, these tips will help you write clearer and more efficient PLC programs. Basic Structure of Ladder Diagrams A ladder diagram, as the name suggests, looks like a ladder. The left side represents the power … Read more
# Perfect Integration of Siemens PLC and Sensors: A New Chapter in Smart Manufacturing Hello everyone, today we will talk about the integration of Siemens PLC and sensors. These two "partners" are inseparable good companions in smart manufacturing! We will explore how to read data from various sensors using Siemens PLC and use this data … Read more