A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is a digital electronic system used for controlling, executing, and monitoring automated machinery. It is widely applied in various fields such as building equipment control, water treatment, energy, and industrial automation, forming a large market scale. With the development of the “New Four Modernizations” in automotive electronics, the growth rate … Read more
Search on WeChat Technical Training Can Microcontrollers Replace PLCs? Microcontrollers cannot completely replace PLCs. Although microcontrollers can achieve similar functions through programming, they are relatively less reliable and stable compared to PLCs. PLCs are widely used in industrial control and automation due to their good programmability, real-time performance, and stability. PLCs have the following advantages … Read more
Search on WeChat Technical Training Introduction This article introduces the implementation process of the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) control system, divided into hardware setup and software design. (1) Onboard Controller 1.1 Types of Onboard Controllers The onboard controller is the core of the control system and the entire AGV. So, which controller should be chosen? … Read more
This article introduces the implementation process of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) control system, divided into hardware setup and software design. On-Board Controller 1.1 Types of On-Board Controllers The on-board controller is the core of the control system and the entire AGV. So which controller should be chosen? Based on the author’s experience, from a … Read more
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Search on WeChat Technical Training 01 Car Forward and Backward Movement Using S7-200 to achieve automatic control of the car moving back and forth. The control process is pressing the start button, the car moves from left to right (and back from right to left). When it reaches the right (or left) limit switch, the … Read more
With the advancement of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology, there has been a leap from wiring logic to storage logic since its inception; its functions have progressed from weak to strong, achieving improvements from logic control to digital control; its application fields have expanded from small to large, crossing over from simple control of individual … Read more
As a type of industrial control computer, PLC has a structure similar to that of a regular computer; however, due to different usage scenarios and purposes, there are some structural differences. Hardware Components of PLC The basic structural block diagram of the PLC hardware system is shown in the figure. In the figure, the PLC … Read more
When it comes to control systems, many people seem to speak with great confidence, but when delving deeper, they become speechless about the definitions of controllers, PLCs, DCS, and FCS. After a brief introduction to the basic concepts, it feels like the conversation misses the point. Today, let’s discuss what DCS is. First, we can … Read more
Many users have questions about data types during the study of PLCs. This article will provide an interpretation of the basic data types in PLCs. The manual explains data types as follows: “Data types are used to specify the size of data elements and how to interpret the data. Each instruction parameter supports at least … Read more