【Practical Application First】 The proficient application of Siemens SIMATIC series PLCs relies on continuous project training. It is recommended that engineers start with the S7-1200 entry-level PLC and practice ladder diagram programming simulations using the TIA Portal software. In automotive welding workshop projects, one can attempt to build a basic conveyor control system, gradually expanding … Read more
Siemens PLC System Solutions: A One-Stop Solution for Industrial Automation Challenges! In the field of industrial automation, the Siemens PLC system is undoubtedly “famous”. It acts like the “super brain” of the factory, coordinating various devices to work together, ensuring that the entire production line operates smoothly. Today, we will discuss this powerful automation tool … Read more
Recently, Sifang Co., Ltd. won multiple bids for autonomous and controllable industrial intelligent control system projects—— Hubei Xinjie Hydropower Station PLC monitoring system, Xinjiang Momok Water Conservancy Hub PLC monitoring system, Zhejiang Cixi Hydrogen Energy PLC control system, Hebei Zhitu and Derun New Energy phase-shifting DCS, Beijing Panggezhuang heating gas boiler DCS, and Liaoning Jiagelong … Read more
PLC Data Consistency: Transaction Processing Mechanism to Ensure Operational Atomicity! Introduction Hello everyone! Today we are going to discuss a crucial yet often overlooked topic in industrial automation — PLC data consistency. Imagine, when your production line is executing a critical operation, and suddenly there is a power outage, what happens to the data?Don’t worry! … Read more
Introduction In the field of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) serve as core control devices, and their stable operation directly affects production efficiency and equipment safety. However, various failures are inevitable during long-term operation. Today, PHM has compiled information on common types of PLC failures, their causes, and quick handling methods, hoping to assist … Read more
PLC Power-Up Sequence: Correct Power-Up Steps to Avoid Initialization Errors! 🔥 The Fatal Consequences of Improper Power-Up You May Have Overlooked! Does your PLC device occasionally malfunction during power-up? Is the program running abnormally? Does it even cause the entire production line to stop? Stop Ignoring These Small Issues! Today, I will reveal a correct … Read more
PLC Communication Compensation: Time Compensation Algorithm to Eliminate Transmission Delay Impact! 🔥 The Invisible Killer of Communication Delays: Is Your PLC System Affected? Is your PLC system facing data synchronization issues when multiple devices are collaborating? Communication between devices always has delays, leading to misalignment and reduced accuracy. These problems may have silently consumed your … Read more
Attention all workers! Today, I want to take you to witness a dramatic scene in the tech world—a once-glorious cloud computing is being overshadowed by its own offspring, Edge AI. This is not a family drama, but a revolution in data processing efficiency! Imagine this: cloud computing is like an old department store in the … Read more
The significant performance enhancement of industrial robots and smart devices will fundamentally change the way we use artificial intelligence at the edge, as well as our understanding of cloud and data centers. Image Source: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Humanoid robots, smart devices, and autonomous driving are often considered lucrative business cases in the edge domain. However, … Read more
Back in 2010, when I first took over a project to upgrade an automotive parts production line, the client insisted on obtaining real-time operational data from each piece of equipment. At that time, I was baffled: “Brother, your PLC only has 4K of memory, and it can’t even fit extra timers, yet you want real-time … Read more