Introduction This article is part of a series that includes “What is PLC?” and “Working Modes, Execution Operations, and Principles of Mitsubishi PLC” (click the blue text to view previous articles). Together, these three articles explain the basic knowledge of PLC. This article mainly discusses the classification of PLC, expansion options, programming languages, and performance … Read more
1 PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) application techniques can help improve system reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance. Here are some PLC application techniques: Optimize Input/Output Design: Minimize unnecessary input/output points to reduce system complexity and cost. For critical input/output points, use redundant design to improve system reliability. Use appropriate isolation techniques, such as optical isolation, … Read more
PLC control cabinets can adapt to various scales of industrial automation control scenarios. The PLC control cabinet has a compact structure, stable operation, and complete functions. It can be combined according to the actual control scale, achieving both single-cabinet automatic control and multiple cabinets forming a distributed control system (DCS) through industrial Ethernet or fieldbus … Read more
Learn about PLC Using the PLC’s digital output to control the inverter (i.e., connecting the PLC’s digital output directly to the inverter’s digital input, allowing the PLC to control the inverter’s start, stop, forward, reverse, and multi-speed operation at high, medium, and low speeds through programming). Using the PLC’s analog signal to control the inverter. … Read more
CANopen is a high-level protocol based on the CAN (Controller Area Network) serial bus system and CAL (CAN Application Layer). CANopen assumes that connected devices have hardware with a CAN transceiver and a CAN controller that comply with the ISO 11898 standard. The CANopen communication protocol CiA DS-301 includes periodic and event-driven communication, which not … Read more
Recommended Reading: Training on CiA402 Axes for CANopen/ETherCAT Detailed Application Description of CANopen Bus on Codesys Controllers Pure Content | Easily Apply CANopen Communication Protocol in PLC & Servo Why is CANopen Communication So Popular in Servo Control??? Detailed Explanation of CANopen Application in TwinCAT2.1 by Beckhoff PLC The CANopen protocol originated from the CAN … Read more
1. Hardware Setup The Modbus communication in the program is conducted between the 0 communication ports of two S7-200 CPUs (it is best for each CPU to have two communication ports). On the master side, communication can also be established using the corresponding library files “MBUS_CTRL_P1” and “MBUS_MSG_P1” through the 1st communication port. Communication port … Read more
Here we continue to share knowledge about MODBUS communication between the HMI and the variable frequency drive (VFD).Previously, we discussed the two steps required to achieve communication between the HMI and the VFD: (1) Selection of communication driver in the HMI (2) Establishment of variables in the HMI Today, we will continue to share some … Read more
1 A weight instrument supporting the Modbus protocol A weight instrument supporting the Modbus protocol 2 Set the communication parameters of the instrument You can adjust according to your requirements, as long as it is consistent with the PLC side. Baud rate: 9600 Data format: 8n1: 8 data bits / no parity bit Communication method: … Read more
-Begin- Basic Knowledge of Modbus The Modbus communication protocol was published by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1979 for communication with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Today, Modbus has become the industry standard for communication protocols in the industrial field and is commonly used for connecting industrial electronic devices. Modbus, being the most widely used protocol … Read more