Huabei Industrial Control Articles

IT Engineers Revolutionize PLC: Python Scripts Disrupt Traditional Logic

2026-07-18 by boardor

JZGKCHINAIndustrial Control Technology Sharing Platform Introduction With the continuous development of industrial automation, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) play an indispensable role in the manufacturing industry. Their high reliability, ease of programming, and control characteristics have led to widespread application across various sectors. As information technology continues to advance, more and more PLC engineers are beginning … Read more

What to Do When PLC Output Points Fail: Several Solutions Available!

2026-07-18 by boardor

In PLC design, it is necessary to reserve spare I/O points to cope with the mechanical lifespan limitations of relay output modules. When an output point fails, operation can be quickly restored by rerouting the wiring to a spare terminal and modifying the program address. It is generally recommended to reserve 10-15% of I/O capacity, … Read more

PLC and DCS: The “Brains” of Industrial Control

2026-07-18 by boardor

(This is a series of articles, click the blue text above to follow our public account for the full series)，关注公众号查看全系列内容） In the heart of smart factories, there are two crucial types of equipment that act like the nervous system, receiving information from all directions and issuing precise commands to drive every aspect of the production … Read more

New Core Component in the Loongson Ecosystem: Feilin Embedded FET-2K0300i-S Board Achieves Domestic Deployment Across Multiple Industries

2026-07-16 by boardor

In critical fields such as industrial control, power IoT, and intelligent transportation, domestic embedded platforms are gradually becoming the cornerstone of system architecture. As an important ecological partner of Loongson Technology, Feilin Embedded has launched the FET-2K0300i-S fully domestic industrial-grade core board and supporting development board, designed based on the Loongson 2K0300i processor. With its … Read more

Mastering Industrial Control: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Siemens PLC OPC UA Server

2026-07-16 by boardor

Previously, a colleague privately messaged me to create a tutorial on Siemens OPC UA. Recently, I have been quite busy and did not have time to set up the system for testing and verification. Today, I happen to have some free time, so I will create an article about Siemens OPC UA, covering both the … Read more

12-Layer Industrial Control Circuit Board Prototyping: Consultation with Shenzhen PCB Manufacturers

2026-07-14 by boardor

12-layer boards achieve high-density wiring through fine stacking (such as FR-4 substrates or polyimide insulation layers), combined with blind and buried via designs to reduce signal interference. In industrial control applications (such as automation equipment or power management modules), their advantages include multi-power layer distribution, impedance control (±10% tolerance), and optimized thermal management. However, the … Read more

What is a System Watchdog? The ‘Device Guardian’ Every Industrial Control Engineer Must Understand!

2026-07-14 by boardor

Is a system watchdog really a “dog”? For newcomers in industrial control, the first time they hear about a “system watchdog,” they are likely to be puzzled: is it a pet dog for the device? Or some hardware marked with a “dog” label? The answer is quite simple —The system watchdog (Watchdog) is the “dedicated … Read more

Autonomously Controllable PLC: Hualisi LKC Series

2026-07-14 by boardor

In the field of industrial control systems, autonomy and controllability have become the cornerstone of national security and industrial safety. Faced with an increasingly complex international environment, China urgently needs to overcome the “bottleneck” problem in its industrial control systems. The launch of the Hualisi LKC series PLC marks a solid step forward for China … Read more

Mastering Industrial Control: Siemens PLC Time Synchronization – NTP

2026-07-11 by boardor

In a previous article about QR code settings, a colleague expressed concerns about the accuracy of PLC time. When there is a PC in the system, the NTP time synchronization feature can be used. Below, we will introduce the settings for NTP. This article has been saved in PDF format, and the link is provided … Read more