Understanding PLC Function Instructions for Control Program Development

Understanding PLC Function Instructions for Control Program Development

Siemens Comprehensive + TIA Portal + EPLAN Electrical Drawing Video Recordings for Sale at Low Price! Chuangkong Education Siemens Comprehensive Course Introduction For those just starting with PLCs, mastering and becoming familiar with programming languages is one of the basic conditions formed by instructions. Regardless of how different your programming habits are from others, you … Read more

PLC Programming Examples: 4 Basic Control Circuit Design Methods

PLC Programming Examples: 4 Basic Control Circuit Design Methods

Single Output Self-Locking Control Circuit The start signal I0.0 and the stop signal I0.1 are typically ON for a short duration. The main feature of this circuit is its “memory” function. Example 2Multi-Output Self-Locking Control Circuit (Set, Reset) The multi-output self-locking control means multiple load self-locking outputs, which can be programmed using set and reset … Read more

Understanding PLC Ladder Diagrams and Statement Tables in Motor Control Systems

Understanding PLC Ladder Diagrams and Statement Tables in Motor Control Systems

Long press the QR code to recognize, follow, click “Skill Enhancement” to browse technical articles and download free materials. The article is long, it is recommended to save it for later use, all images in the article can be clicked to enlarge for clarity! Guide Different motor control methods, different components selected in the system, … Read more

Essential Differences Between Motion Controllers and PLCs

Essential Differences Between Motion Controllers and PLCs

What is a Motion Controller A motion controller is a specialized controller that manages the operation of electric motors. For example, it controls the motor to move an object upwards to a designated position using a limit switch to activate an AC contactor, then downwards again, or it can use a timer relay to control … Read more

Introduction to S7-200 SMART PLC Soft Components

Introduction to S7-200 SMART PLC Soft Components

Focusing on Automation Training for 14 YearsTechnical Training Network“ The programming soft components of the PLC are essentially memory units, each with a unique address. To facilitate different programming functions, the memory units are partitioned, resulting in various types of programming components. Soft components are devices within the PLC that have certain functions, composed of … Read more

Siemens S7-200 PLC Data Storage Areas and Wiring

Siemens S7-200 PLC Data Storage Areas and Wiring

Hello everyone, today we will learn about the wiring of the Siemens S7-200 PLC and the S7-200 data storage areas: First, let’s look at how to wire: S7-200 Data Storage Areas: 1. Input/Output Image Registers: The addressing range of S7-200 PLC is (I0.0~I15.7). The input image register (this area can be operated bit by bit, … Read more

Using Pointers in Siemens PLCs

Using Pointers in Siemens PLCs

Siemens General + TIA Portal + EPLAN Electrical Drawing Video Recordings for Sale at Low Prices! ChuangKong Education Siemens General Class Course Introduction We know that there are various storage areas in PLCs for different purposes, such as Physical I/O Area P, Image Input Area I, Image Output Area Q, Bit Storage Area M, Timer … Read more

How Does a PLC Scan Programs?

How Does a PLC Scan Programs?

To learn PLCs, one must deeply understand the scanning process and execution principles of PLCs to write programs reliably and accurately. In simple terms, PLC programs are scanned and executed in a sequential loop from top to bottom and left to right, which requires three processes to truly output and implement external actions. Step One, … Read more

PLC Interrupt Instructions and Examples

PLC Interrupt Instructions and Examples

1. Concept of Interrupts and Interrupt Events In our daily work, we follow a normal workflow. If an emergency occurs or we need to attend to another task after a certain period, we must first stop our current work to handle the emergency or the other task. This stopping of work is called an interrupt, … Read more

Understanding How to Use Analog Signals in PLCs

Understanding How to Use Analog Signals in PLCs

First, let’s understand what digital and analog signals are?Why do PLCs need to use analog signals? Digital Signals Digital signals are a type of physical quantity. Their changes are discontinuous over time, occurring only at a series of discrete moments. This type of physical quantity is called a digital signal. It refers to quantities that … Read more