The Internet of Things (IoT) architecture has definitions from scientists and computer communication professionals. Today, we will discuss the IoT architecture in simple terms, how to structure it, and the core component, the gateway, along with recommendations for edge computing solutions. From a hardware perspective, the IoT is a system composed of interconnected sensors, computing … Read more
S7-1500: Data Revolution in the Industrial IoT Era, Siemens PLC’s Deep Application and Practical Guide in Data Acquisition and Analysis Systems Introduction: Data, the New Engine of the Industrial Revolution In the wave of Industry 4.0, data has become a more valuable asset than machinery. The Siemens S7-1500 PLC acts as the “data engineer” of … Read more
I will write a technical article on the integration of Siemens PLC with MQTT for cloud data transmission, under the alias ‘Su Ge’. New Approaches for Siemens PLC in Industrial IoT: Complete Solution for Cloud Data via MQTT Recently, many friends in factory automation have asked me: “Su Ge, with all this talk about the … Read more
Innovations in Siemens PLC Applications in the Era of Industrial IoT With the arrival of the Industrial 4.0 wave, PLCs are no longer just industrial control devices; they have entered a new era of intelligent connectivity. Today, let’s discuss the application of Siemens PLCs in industrial IoT, including key technologies such as data acquisition, remote … Read more
With the advancement of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology, there has been a leap from wiring logic to storage logic since its inception; its functions have progressed from weak to strong, achieving improvements from logic control to digital control; its application fields have expanded from small to large, crossing over from simple control of individual … Read more
EtherCAT Measurement Terminal Module in Wind Farm Monitoring The UK has launched the “2030 National Wind Power” plan, aiming to power all households in the UK with offshore wind energy by 2030. According to data from the UK grid, one day in January saw wind farms generate 19,835 megawatts, enough to meet over half of … Read more
Introduction PLC comes in various sizes, hence its control range can also vary. Smaller PLCs might only control a single device, or even a component at a site; larger ones can control multiple devices, an entire production line, or even an entire factory. It can be said that PLCs are indispensable in both large and … Read more
1. Used for Switch Control PLC has a strong capability to control switch signals. The number of controlled input and output points can range from a few dozen to several hundred, or even thousands, and it can control tens of thousands of points. As it can connect to virtually unlimited points, the logic problems it … Read more
This is a typical block diagram of a PLC control system: 1. Used for Switch Control The PLC has a strong capability for controlling switch quantities. The number of controlled input and output points can range from a few to hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands. Because it can be networked, the number of … Read more
1. Used for Discrete Control The ability of PLC to control discrete signals is very strong. The number of input and output points can range from a few dozen to several hundred, even thousands or tens of thousands. Because it can be networked, the number of points is almost unlimited, and it can control any … Read more