Data Exchange Articles

Detailed Explanation of Socket Communication Between MATLAB and Python

2026-05-26 by boardor

Detailed Explanation of Socket Communication Between MATLAB and Python 1. Introduction In modern scientific research and engineering applications, both MATLAB and Python are extremely important programming tools. MATLAB has strong advantages in numerical computation, signal processing, and control system design, while Python excels in machine learning, data analysis, and general programming. In practical projects, we … Read more

Modbus TCP Communication Between Siemens 1200 PLC and Inovance Made Easy!

2026-05-25 by boardor

At the end of the article, there are 55 practical case materials.Introduction: In our actual devices, it is often necessary to achieve data exchange between multiple devices. Generally, we use the Modbus RTU protocol, but this type of communication cable connection is not very convenient. Therefore, we can use the Modbus TCP protocol for communication, … Read more

An Overview of Wireless Sensor Networks and Data Exchange

2026-04-30 by boardor

Wireless networks can be divided into two types. One type is infrastructure-based networks, which require fixed base stations, such as mobile communication networks that need tall antennas and high-power base stations for support; the other type is infrastructure-less networks, including mobile Ad Hoc networks and wireless sensor networks (WSN), where the nodes are distributed without … Read more

Cap’n Proto: An Efficient Data Serialization Library

2026-02-17 by boardor

Cap’n Proto: An Efficient Data Serialization Library Cap’n Proto is an efficient binary serialization library developed and open-sourced by Kenton Varda. It aims to provide higher performance and lower memory overhead compared to other serialization formats such as Protocol Buffers and JSON. The design of Cap’n Proto focuses on zero-copy access and efficient memory management, … Read more

Learning PLC from Scratch (9) — Communication Interface Modules of PLC

2026-02-01 by boardor

This section begins to introduce the communication interface modules of PLC. PLC Communication Interface Module — The “Phone and Network” of the System 1. What is the purpose of the communication module? In simple terms: Imagine the PLC as a commander of a factory, which needs to “call” or “send WeChat messages” to other devices … Read more

Clever Implementation of EtherCAT to PROFINET Protocol Gateway for Photovoltaic Power Plants

2026-01-26 by boardor

Clever Implementation of EtherCAT to PROFINET Protocol Gateway for Photovoltaic Power Plants In the field of intelligent control for solar photovoltaic power plants, an innovative technology integration solution is gradually revolutionizing the operational model of power stations. This solution integrates Beckhoff PLCs using the EtherCAT protocol with Siemens PLCs using the PROFINET protocol, enabling seamless … Read more

Introduction to EtherCAT Cable Redundancy

2026-01-03 by boardor

The EtherCAT Processing Unit (EPU) is the logical core of the EtherCAT slave controller, containing registers, memory, and a data processing unit. Any frame must first pass through Port A before entering the EPU. The EPU is responsible for receiving, parsing, and processing the entire EtherCAT data stream. Cable redundancy requires a second network card. … Read more

Practical Insights: Application of the Modbus Protocol

2025-12-25 by boardor

The Modbus protocol is a widely used serial communication protocol in the field of industrial automation, primarily designed to facilitate data exchange between different devices (such as PLCs, sensors, instruments, and frequency converters). Its fundamental working principles can be understood from the following core dimensions: 1. Master-Slave Communication Structure Modbus employs a “master-slave” communication model, … Read more

Layering of PLC Protocols: Analyzing the Communication Protocol Stack Structure for a Deeper Understanding of Data Exchange Mechanisms!

2025-09-21 by boardor

Layering of PLC Protocols: Analyzing the Communication Protocol Stack Structure for a Deeper Understanding of Data Exchange Mechanisms! Introduction **Hello everyone!** Today we are going to discuss a topic that makes PLC communication transparent—the layering of PLC protocols. Don’t be intimidated by this technical term, I will guide you through the mysteries of this “communication … Read more

Design of PROFIBUS_DP Master-Slave Communication

2025-09-13 by boardor

Industrial Equipment & One-Stop Service Haikong Industrial PROFIBUS_DP (Process Field Bus – Decentralized Periphery) is a communication protocol used in the field of industrial automation, primarily for efficient and reliable data exchange between the master (Master) and slave (Slave). 1. Network Planning and Wiring: Before designing and implementing the PROFIBUS_DP communication network, network planning and … Read more