Understanding Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, FCS

Understanding Three Major Industrial Control Systems: PLC, DCS, FCS

Click on the aboveOFweek Industrial Control to follow us With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and field control systems have emerged. The three major control systems in industrial process control are PLC, DCS, and FCS. Some people believe that FCS is developed from PLC; others think that FCS is developed from … Read more

Guide to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection

Guide to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Protection

On October 17, 2016, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the “Guidelines for Information Security Protection of Industrial Control Systems” to guide industrial enterprises in conducting industrial control security protection work. On January 19, 2024, the Ministry released a new version of the “Guidelines for Cybersecurity Protection of Industrial Control Systems” (hereinafter referred … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control System Security and Practices

Introduction to Industrial Control System Security and Practices

↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Written in Front Hello everyone, I am Xiao Zhi, the owner of Smart Manufacturing Home~ Previously, we discussed the security of industrial control systems and analyzed the Modbus protocol and Siemens S7Comm protocol from a security perspective: Data Collection under MES and SCADA—Analysis of Siemens … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security Standardization

Industrial Control System Information Security Standardization

Introduction On May 20, 2021, the “2021 Industrial Safety Conference (ISSC2021)” was held in Beijing, hosted by the Industrial Control System Information Security Industry Alliance, supported by the China Automation Society, the Smart Manufacturing Promotion Cooperation Innovation Alliance, the Edge Computing Industry Alliance, and the China Instrument and Meter Industry Association. Over 160 guests from … Read more

Siemens Industrial Control System Security Protection Overview

Siemens Industrial Control System Security Protection Overview

1 Siemens Industrial Control System Industry Data Analysis According to statistics, in 2020, the share of medium and large PLCs in China’s industrial control system segment was 51.20%, while small PLCs accounted for 48.80%; regionally, European and American brands accounted for 63%, Japanese brands for 26%, and local brands only 11%; in terms of brands, … Read more

Industrial Control System Information Security Insights from NSFOCUS

Industrial Control System Information Security Insights from NSFOCUS

Time Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Location Hangzhou Zhong’an Holiday Hotel The water glimmers when the sun shines, and the mountains appear mysterious in the rain. In mid-summer, the drizzling rain in Hangzhou transformed into clear skies with the arrival of the G20 summit and the Industrial Control System Information Security Summit. On July 20, NSFOCUS … Read more

S7-1500: A Practical Siemens PLC for Smart Traffic Monitoring

S7-1500: A Practical Siemens PLC for Smart Traffic Monitoring

Hey, folks! Today, let’s talk about industrial control systems, especially a project I’ve been working on recently. I hope everyone can find some inspiration and help from it! Application Overview This industrial control system is mainly used for monitoring and controlling automated production lines, capable of real-time data collection, monitoring equipment status, and achieving automation … Read more

S7-1200: The Overlooked PLC Treasure in Smart Traffic Systems

S7-1200: The Overlooked PLC Treasure in Smart Traffic Systems

Hello everyone, I’m Niu Ge, and today let’s talk about industrial control systems. As a frontline engineer, I want to share some of my experiences and insights in this field, hoping they will be helpful to you all. Let’s get started! Application Overview The main function of industrial control systems is to achieve automation control … Read more

Practical Application of PLC: Ammonia Leak Detection and Alarm System Design

Practical Application of PLC: Ammonia Leak Detection and Alarm System Design

Ammonia (NH₃) is a common industrial chemical widely used in fertilizer manufacturing, refrigeration systems, and other fields. Due to its strong corrosiveness and toxicity, leaks can pose a serious threat to the environment and personnel safety. Therefore, timely detection of leaks and taking measures is particularly important in areas where ammonia leaks may occur. This … Read more

How to Choose the Right EtherCAT Products – Interoperability Is Key

How to Choose the Right EtherCAT Products - Interoperability Is Key

JZGKCHINA Industrial Control Technology Sharing Platform EtherCAT offers higher transmission efficiency and flexibility. After over a decade of development, EtherCAT technology has become one of the mainstream real-time Ethernet fieldbus technologies worldwide. At the same time, EtherCAT technology is fully open. Therefore, more and more devices, both domestically and internationally, are adopting EtherCAT as their … Read more