This article continues to focus on the protocol layer, with three articles planned for this layer. The next one will cover DNP3, which is widely used in power systems. Most of the referenced materials in this article are accessible, except for one write-up on reversemode.com (http://reversemode.com/downloads/logix_report_basecamp.pdf) that requires authentication to download. If anyone can download … Read more
Over the weekend, I was assisting a client in using the IRC5 compact cabinet to communicate with the Xinjie XDH series PLC as a slave (Adapter) while the PLC acts as the master (Scanner) via EtherNet/IP. During the technical support process, I recorded some steps and issues to share, to avoid pitfalls.The client’s machine is … Read more
Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about a topic that many automation engineers both love and hate — the selection of PLC communication interfaces.Don’t worry, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of various communication interfaces in the most relatable way.Trust me, choosing the right communication standard can improve your device interconnection efficiency … Read more
Rockwell Automation is one of the few PLC manufacturers that can compete with Siemens. The bus technology led by Rockwell is EtherNET/IP, and the well-known brand AB is a subsidiary of Rockwell. AB is renowned as an inventor of PLCs, alongside Schneider’s Modicon, making Rockwell a pioneer in the PLC industry. Although AB’s PLCs have … Read more
PLC communication is a very important part of the automation control field, enabling information transmission and interaction between different devices to work together, improving the efficiency and intelligence of automated production systems. Below we will discuss common PLC communication protocols and methods: 01 Common PLC Communication Protocols PLC communication protocols are standards used to specify … Read more
PLC Communication Protocol In modern industrial control systems, PLC is widely used. Programs can be easily modified and managed, thereby improving production efficiency, saving time and costs. The communication protocol of PLC is the communication support protocol for connecting different operating systems and hardware architectures. In simple terms, PLC usually controls the underlying layer, collects … Read more
In the field of industrial automation, the data exchange between devices has always been a significant technical challenge for enterprises. The industrial gateway acts like a multilingual expert, facilitating smooth “conversations” between devices with different communication protocols, enabling seamless data transmission in complex industrial environments. This article will delve into the working principles, application scenarios, … Read more
Taking advantage of the previous article’s momentum: Foundation Fieldbus H1 main products have been upgraded to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP. Here, I present a product that can directly convert the Profibus PA protocol to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP protocol. This is the main content of this article. 0x00 Protocol Introduction The Profibus protocol is operated … Read more
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