Differences Between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC

Differences Between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC

What are the differences between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How should one choose which brand to learn? Firstly, their programming philosophies are different. Mitsubishi PLC is a Japanese brand, and its programming is intuitive and easy to understand, making it relatively easy to learn. In contrast, … Read more

27 Basic PLC Commands You Must Know

27 Basic PLC Commands You Must Know

Introduction With the advancement of Industry 4.0, the application of PLC in industrial production and daily life has become increasingly widespread, and more and more experienced electricians are starting to learn this skill. So how can one quickly get started with PLC? Here are 27 commonly used logic commands and their specific usage methods, keep … Read more

Basic Knowledge | PLC Communication

Basic Knowledge | PLC Communication

PLC communication can be divided into communication between PLC and external devices, as well as communication between PLC and internal system devices based on device classification. Depending on the communication objects, it can be further divided into the following situations.Communication Between PLC and External Devices:1. Communication between PLC and computers: Communication between PLC and the … Read more

Nine Key Differences Between PLC and DCS

PLC and DCS are similar in some aspects, but the differences are quite obvious, as reflected in the following several aspects. 1. DCS is a “Distributed Control System”, while PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is merely a control “device”; the distinction lies between “system” and “device”. A system can achieve the functions and coordination of any … Read more

Understanding PLC: Start With Programming Languages!

Understanding PLC: Start With Programming Languages!

Content The programming languages of PLCs have distinct characteristics compared to general computer languages. They differ from high-level languages and general assembly languages, needing to be easy to write and debug. Currently, there is no programming language that is compatible with products from all manufacturers. For example, Mitsubishi has its own programming language, while OMRON … Read more

How Beginners Can Independently Design a Complete PLC Application System

How Beginners Can Independently Design a Complete PLC Application System

Search WeChatTechnical TrainingProject Analysis Project analysis requires a comprehensive examination of the production process, working environment, hardware requirements, and control requirements of the project. This work is the foundation of the entire system design. If the preliminary project analysis is inadequate, it will lead to inaccurate hardware selection later, resulting in project delays. 1. Project … Read more

How to Download and Save PLC Programs

How to Download and Save PLC Programs

Click ”Jinan CNC Mould Technology Research Institute” for updates. Industry trends, mechanical videos, CNC processing technology, 3D printing, industrial robots, production processes, moulds, machine tools, and other cutting-edge information await you here! 1. Transferring the compiled program from the computer to the PLC is generally called “downloading”, i.e., download; 2. Transferring the program from the … Read more

Siemens S7-1200 and Barcode Scanner Communication Application Case Study

Siemens S7-1200 and Barcode Scanner Communication Application Case Study

For more exciting content, click to follow “Industrial Control Learning Society” In a large supermarket, it is necessary to regularly recheck the expiration dates of products. The traditional method is to manually check the barcodes and then sort them. Now, an automatic sorting production line with a barcode scanner has been introduced. Products are transported … Read more

Connecting Siemens S7-1200 with Encoders: Programming Examples

Connecting Siemens S7-1200 with Encoders: Programming Examples

Search on WeChatTechnical Training1. Connection of Siemens S7-1200 with Incremental Encoders The digital input switch points of Siemens S7-1200 provide a fast counter function for the pulse signals of incremental encoders, with a single-phase signal reaching 200KHz, and a dual-phase signal (which can quadruple frequency and determine direction) reaching 80KHz. For the commonly used 2500PPR … Read more

How to Communicate with S7-200 SMART PLC via Ethernet

How to Communicate with S7-200 SMART PLC via Ethernet

Communicating between the KingView configuration software and S7-200 SMART PLC via Ethernet can be a bit challenging for beginners who are unsure about the configuration and communication process. Let’s go through the steps together.01 Download Driver Step 1: (Download the TCP driver file from the official KingView website) Download link: http://www.kingview.com/down_info.php?id=S7_TCP.dll Step 2: (Once downloaded, … Read more