Evolution of PLC Data Acquisition and Analysis Methods in the Industrial Automation Industry

Evolution of PLC Data Acquisition and Analysis Methods in the Industrial Automation Industry

With the rise of industrial intelligent manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have become the core devices in industrial automation systems, widely used in various production equipment and processes. By connecting sensors, actuators, and other devices, PLCs can monitor and control industrial processes in real-time, ensuring the safe operation of equipment and production efficiency. However, traditional … Read more

Tutorial: Integrating Six-Channel ADC with Arduino for Multi-Channel Analog Signal Acquisition Software

Tutorial: Integrating Six-Channel ADC with Arduino for Multi-Channel Analog Signal Acquisition Software

1. Determine the Plan and Purpose Hello everyone, based on customer requirements, today we will use Arduino to implement the data acquisition of a six-channel 10-bit ADC, with the goal of adapting the acquisition software to the Arduino ecosystem. The content requirements are as follows: Objective: Integrate six-channel data acquisition with Arduino's internal ADC into … Read more

Three Efficient Solutions for PLC Data Acquisition: A Decade of Engineer’s Practical Summary from Local to Cloud!

Three Efficient Solutions for PLC Data Acquisition: A Decade of Engineer's Practical Summary from Local to Cloud!

Introduction: The “Last Mile” Challenge of Data Acquisition A certain automotive production line suffered a quality traceability failure due to data acquisition delays, resulting in a loss of 200,000 yuan — this case reveals the core challenges of PLC data acquisition. Today, I will share three industrial-grade storage solutions, from standalone devices to cloud monitoring, … Read more

PLC-Recorder: Simplifying Correlation Analysis

PLC-Recorder: Simplifying Correlation Analysis

Correlation analysis is one of the main methods for troubleshooting in industry. The conventional analysis process involves: data acquisition -> exporting data -> data preprocessing -> finding data analysis software, importing data -> performing analysis. For PLC-Recorder, this process is greatly simplified: data collection -> open data file -> select curve -> determine analysis period … Read more

Data Loop Architecture of Software-Defined Vehicles (CDL)

Data Loop Architecture of Software-Defined Vehicles (CDL)

Author | Gu Yang Produced by | Automotive Electronics and Software As the automotive industry enters a new era of intelligence and electrification, the core competitiveness of vehicles is undergoing fundamental changes, software is replacing mechanical components and becoming the “soul” of the vehicle. The Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) has become a key force in reshaping … Read more

Logic Analyzer – Implementation of Logic Signal Display Control

Logic Analyzer - Implementation of Logic Signal Display Control

The logic analyzer has always been an important development tool in my work, helping me solve various bugs and design and implement a complete Bluetooth protocol stack (https://gitee.com/gaoheyang). There are many logic analysis products on the market, such as Saleae, Dreamsourcelab, ZLG, Kingst, and ZhiDianYuanZi, etc. However, whether it is the hardware performance or the … Read more

Netherlands MacBe USM USB-I2C Interface Module

Netherlands MacBe USM USB-I2C Interface Module

Netherlands MacBe USM USB-I2C Interface Module Product Details 1. Product Overview The Netherlands MacBe USM USB-I2C interface module is a high-performance adapter designed for communication between PCs and I2C devices. It enables seamless connectivity between PCs and embedded systems, sensors, memory, and other I2C devices via a USB interface. Its core function is to convert … Read more

Applications of CANopen PLC in Various Projects

Applications of CANopen PLC in Various Projects

CANopen PLC (PLC based on the CANopen protocol) is widely used in the field of industrial automation, with its high real-time performance, flexibility, and scalability making it suitable for various complex control scenarios. Below are common application project categories and specific examples: 1. Industrial Automation Control Production Line Control Automotive Manufacturing: Welding robots, assembly line … Read more

Application of Acceleration Vibration Sensors in Escalator Monitoring Systems

Application of Acceleration Vibration Sensors in Escalator Monitoring Systems

1. Industry Background of Escalator Monitoring Systems In recent years, the rapid development of urban rail transit in China has also led to several major accidents caused by mechanical failures of escalators, resulting in significant casualties. To prevent such major accidents, it is necessary to establish a fault monitoring system for escalators to detect equipment … Read more