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Differences Between Modbus and TCP
Today, let’s talk about the differences between Modbus and TCP. These two protocols have both differences and close connections. Their combination not only enables remote network communication based on the Modbus/TCP/IP protocol but also promotes the use of Modbus in its corresponding fields. The Modbus protocol is mainly used in electrical automation and process control, … Read more
Decoding Wi-Fi 7: Features and Advantages
Hi everyone! This is IT Home, and I am Lang Ge. Recently, devices supporting Wi-Fi 7 have been emerging one after another. Xiaomi previously released a new product called Xiaomi Router 7000. Although it did not explicitly state support for Wi-Fi 7, customer service informed us that the feature will be supported through a future … Read more
Four Networking Methods for Switches Explained
Two days ago, the weak current industry network published several networking methods for monitoring systems. Some friends asked what type of switch is suitable for 600 monitoring points? For 200 monitoring points, how to choose a switch? How to network, etc.? Before choosing a switch, I need to understand the project’s networking framework. Once the … Read more
Low Power Bluetooth! Firefly Workshop BLE Mesh Module Solution
BLE Mesh is designed for networks supporting large-scale node communication. It can support more nodes communicating over longer message transmission distances (relay nodes), lower power consumption IoT nodes (low power nodes), and reliable message transmission (secure encryption). For instance, BLE Mesh nodes can be deployed in scenarios like parking lots, building automation, and indoor supermarkets, … Read more
How to Obtain the Instrument’s Diagnostic Report?
The instrument cannot operate normally, and there are usually corresponding fault prompts. However, not every fault prompt can accurately indicate the problem, so a more detailed instrument diagnostic report is needed. Almost all Bruker instruments exchange data with the computer via network cable. Accessing instrument information requires only a web browser. For example, in Internet … Read more
Five Key Elements for Implementing Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Source:www.redlion.net IoT Think Tank Organized and Published Please indicate the source when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— Industrial automation belongs to a broad technological framework and benefits greatly from industrial networking and mobile computing technologies. The combination of these technologies will help turn the concepts of “connected factories”, “Industry 4.0”, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) … Read more
Quick Solutions for RS-485 Networking Communication Issues
This article is a guide. The advantages of the RS-485 bus are well-known, and to ensure stable communication, isolated RS-485 modules are used for signal isolation. However, during actual RS-485 networking, one may encounter communication failures, errors, or even damaged RS-485 transceivers. What causes these issues? This article will deeply analyze the problems associated with … Read more
How to Upgrade Slave Firmware via EtherCAT Bus?
EtherCAT FOE is a technology for upgrading the firmware of slave devices from the master station. By utilizing the data link layer of EtherCAT to handle data for file transmission, it ensures the integrity and accuracy of file transfers, providing strong support for the maintenance, upgrading, monitoring, and management of devices. In an EtherCAT industrial … Read more
ZigBee Networking Made Simple!
Want to use ZigBee, want to set up a network, but don’t want to read complex networking protocols? This article is all you need! ZigBee originated from the “Homer flite” technology initiated by industry giants like INTEL and IBM in 1998. As China’s Internet of Things rapidly develops, ZigBee is gradually being accepted by more … Read more