Industrial Automation

PAS-2310 Embedded AI Vision Controller: Ushering in a New Era of Industrial Intelligence

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PAS-2310 Embedded AI Vision Controller: Ushering in a New Era of Industrial Intelligence

In the context of accelerating industrial automation and intelligence, Zhiwei Industrial has launched the PAS-2310 ARM Embedded AI Vision Controller, specifically designed for embedded vision inspection scenarios. This product is based on the high-performance, low-power RK3588 platform, integrating powerful AI computing capabilities, rich interfaces, and industrial-grade reliability, fully supporting various industrial vision systems to achieve … Read more

Open Source Tool PLC-CommunTools: The Ultimate Solution for Industrial Automation Communication Debugging

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Open Source Tool PLC-CommunTools: The Ultimate Solution for Industrial Automation Communication Debugging

In the field of industrial automation, stable communication between the host computer and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is crucial for the normal operation of the system. However, different manufacturers have varying PLC protocols, making the debugging process complex and extending the development cycle, which poses many challenges for engineers. Today, we introduce a powerful open-source … Read more

Detailed Explanation of MODBUS Protocol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Core Communication Elements

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Detailed Explanation of MODBUS Protocol 2: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Core Communication Elements

Click to follow and never lose your way in learning! Last time, we ventured into the mysterious world of the MODBUS protocol and conducted a preliminary exploration of this “big player” in industrial communication. I wonder if you are still immersed in that wonderful learning atmosphere? If your knowledge isn’t solid, make sure to review … Read more

Data Acquisition: Serial Port Server vs. Communication Management Machine (Data Acquisition Gateway)

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Data Acquisition: Serial Port Server vs. Communication Management Machine (Data Acquisition Gateway)

In industrial production environments, it is often necessary to collect operational parameters of devices, such as power, temperature, pressure, and flow, through various sensors. The signal outputs collected are generally 4-20mA/0-10V 485 signals, which cannot be directly read by software platforms. Therefore, they need to be converted into TCP/IP signals. Devices that can achieve this … Read more

The Perfect Partnership of Modbus Protocol and RTU

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The Perfect Partnership of Modbus Protocol and RTU

The Perfect Partnership of Modbus Protocol and RTU RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) serves as the “nerve center” for data acquisition and control in the field of industrial automation, while the Modbus protocol is its most reliable “communication language”. The design philosophy of Modbus is “simple, efficient, and practical”. It employs a master-slave communication model with … Read more

Application of Edge Computing Gateways and IoT Technology in Intelligent Production Control

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Abstract Using the Siemens S7-400 PLC as the main controller, this system integrates an edge computing gateway for real-time communication with the PLC, enabling data collection and protocol conversion. Data is sent to the cloud platform via the Internet of Things (IoT). After editing on the cloud platform, remote PCs can monitor the operational data … Read more

PLC Remote Diagnostics: Expert Online Support for More Professional Fault Handling!

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PLC Remote Diagnostics: Expert Online Support for More Professional Fault Handling!

“PLC Remote Diagnostics: Expert Online Response in Seconds, Reducing Equipment Downtime Loss by 80%!” Hey! Brothers and sisters, today let’s talk about something exciting! Can you guess what the most blood-pressure-raising scene in a factory is? It’s not the roaring machines or the boss checking in, but rather—sudden production line downtime, with engineers stuck in … Read more

PLC Energy Optimization Strategies: Effective Ways to Reduce Operating Costs

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PLC Energy Optimization Strategies: Effective Ways to Reduce Operating Costs

Is your factory’s electricity bill too high? With this set of PLC energy-saving strategies, you can save 30% on operating costs! Let’s start with a few real cases to see how costly it can be to neglect energy optimization. Last year, a cement factory had its fan motors running at full load continuously, even though … Read more

Low-Code Development for PLCs: A Graphical Programming Interface for Quick Mastery Without Prior Knowledge!

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Low-Code Development for PLCs: A Graphical Programming Interface for Quick Mastery Without Prior Knowledge!

“Low-Code Development for PLCs: A Graphical Programming Interface for Quick Mastery in 3 Days!” For those in industrial control, are you still struggling with PLC programming? Writing more code than you have hair, and debugging more frequently than a delivery driver? Today, we won’t talk about code; instead, let’s discuss how to master PLCs with … Read more

Sharing Optimization Solutions for PLC Control Systems to Enhance Project Delivery Efficiency!

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Sharing Optimization Solutions for PLC Control Systems to Enhance Project Delivery Efficiency!

Do you remember the first time I took over that beer bottling line project? The client complained about frequent equipment downtime, with production capacity only at 70% of the design value. It was winter 2008, and I drove three hours to the site with my toolbox and a head full of questions. Little did I … Read more