10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

10 Common Industrial Communication Protocols: Features and Applications

‖ System Learning Life is like a marathon; sometimes pausing to relax helps you go further. Common Industrial Communication Protocols 1. Modbus Communication Protocol Features: Open standard, does not rely on specific manufacturers, can use RS232, RS485, or TCP/IP. Simple and easy to implement. Application Scenarios: Widely used in various industrial applications, such as PLCs, … Read more

Transforming ABB Robot Controller into a Switch

Transforming ABB Robot Controller into a Switch

1. The ABB robot controller has several network ports, defined as follows: 2. The several network ports within the Private Network essentially function as different ports of a switch. 3. By default, the Lan3 port is isolated, as shown in the image below. At this point, you can configure an IP for the LAN3 port … Read more

EtherCAT – Ethernet Fieldbus Technology Overview

EtherCAT - Ethernet Fieldbus Technology Overview

Click Blue Words To FollowServo and Motion Control The above is an advertisement Abstract:This article delves into the technology of EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology), based on Ethernet fieldbus systems. EtherCAT sets a new performance standard in the field of fieldbus technology, featuring flexible network topology, simple system configuration, and intuitive operation similar to … Read more

Differences Between Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet

Differences Between Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet

Ethernet (Ethernet network) is a network that everyone is very familiar with. It was created by Xerox and jointly developed by Xerox, Intel, and DEC as a baseband local area network specification. It is the most widely used communication protocol standard for existing local area networks today, including standard Ethernet (10Mbit/s), Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s), and … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet

Understanding the Differences Between Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet

The Most Comprehensive Industrial Control Software Installation Package, Would You Like It? (Click on the above red text to receive the materials for free) Ethernet is a well-known network, created by Xerox and jointly developed by Xerox, Intel, and DEC as a baseband local area network standard. It is the most commonly used communication protocol … Read more

Overview of Linux Device Drivers: Ethernet and PCI

Overview of Linux Device Drivers: Ethernet and PCI

Ethernet The Ethernet interface consists of MAC (Media Access Controller) and PHY (Physical Interface Transceiver). The Ethernet MAC is defined by the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard, implementing the data link layer. Common MACs support two rates of 10Mbit/s or 100Mbit/s. Gigabit Ethernet (also known as 1000Base-T) is the next generation technology of Fast Ethernet, increasing … Read more

Five Major Automotive Bus Technologies: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MOST, and Ethernet

Five Major Automotive Bus Technologies: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MOST, and Ethernet

As automotive consumers increasingly demand safety, comfort, and intelligence in vehicles, automotive bus technology has rapidly developed. The use of in-vehicle bus systems simplifies the number of harnesses, enables intelligent information exchange, and connects all control units through a network bus system for data transmission. Each ECU unit can exchange data at any time to … Read more

Raspberry Pi Zero USB/Ethernet Connection Setup Guide

Raspberry Pi Zero USB/Ethernet Connection Setup Guide

The Raspberry Pi Zero is an excellent single-board computer not only because of its compact size and low price but also due to its convenient and user-friendly features. By adding a Zero Quick Plug or a microUSB/USB adapter, you can connect the Raspberry Pi Zero to your computer. This allows the Raspberry Pi Zero to … Read more

Understanding Gigabit Ethernet Bandwidth Limitations

Understanding Gigabit Ethernet Bandwidth Limitations

Introduction With the growing demand for networking, the issue of gigabit Ethernet speed has garnered significant attention. This article analyzes the low actual speed situation, detailing reasons such as poor wiring, and provides effective methods for improving speed and stability from both hardware aspects like equal-length wiring and impedance matching, as well as software debugging … Read more

Remote Connection to Raspberry Pi Without Screen Using Ethernet

Remote Connection to Raspberry Pi Without Screen Using Ethernet

From the previous theory to practical operations, I believe everyone has gained a deeper understanding of the Raspberry Pi. In this lesson, we will focus on the grid port and reducing the connection accessories, allowing everyone to better enjoy the fun of single-board connections. #The Raspberry Pi can be applied in a state of remote … Read more