The Role of CODESYS in EtherCAT Success and Domestic PLC Growth

The Role of CODESYS in EtherCAT Success and Domestic PLC Growth

JZGKCHINA Industrial Control Technology Sharing Platform The core factor behind the success of EtherCAT is its open-source nature, with global PLC manufacturers contributing to its development. In this process, CODESYS plays a crucial role in the success of Beckhoff’s EtherCAT. Just like a high-performance engine needs a chassis, EtherCAT also requires a software platform like … Read more

How to Upgrade Slave Firmware via EtherCAT Bus?

How to Upgrade Slave Firmware via EtherCAT Bus?

EtherCAT FOE is a technology for upgrading the firmware of slave devices from the master station. By utilizing the data link layer of EtherCAT to handle data for file transmission, it ensures the integrity and accuracy of file transfers, providing strong support for the maintenance, upgrading, monitoring, and management of devices. In an EtherCAT industrial … Read more

Guide to PROFIBUS DP and Modbus/TCP Network Conversion

Guide to PROFIBUS DP and Modbus/TCP Network Conversion

》》PROFIBUS DP to Modbus/TCP Gateway Operation Guide Abstract: This article takes the NT100-RE-DP gateway as an example to implement communication between Modbus/TCP Client and PROFIBUS DP devices, thereby integrating PROFIBUS DP slave devices into the Modbus/TCP network. The following will gradually demonstrate the configuration steps of this gateway, which are similar for other models in … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between PROFINET and PROFIBUS

Understanding the Differences Between PROFINET and PROFIBUS

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Decoding Siemens PLC’s PROFIBUS-DP Technology

Decoding Siemens PLC's PROFIBUS-DP Technology

▼ Click the card below to follow me ▲ Click the card above to follow me Decoding Siemens PLC’s PROFIBUS-DP Technology: The Cornerstone of Efficient Field Bus Networks Hello everyone, I am XXX. Today we will talk about an important technology in the field of industrial automation—PROFIBUS-DP. This seemingly awkward term is actually a way … Read more

How Touch Screens Communicate with PLCs: A Simple Guide

How Touch Screens Communicate with PLCs: A Simple Guide

Limited Time Offer | 5 Essential Books for Electricians (ClickBlue Words, to get free materials↑↑) In practical control projects centered around PLCs, we often rely on touch screens or upper computers. This is because we use PLCs for control, primarily to process some analog signals, which are the values we need to monitor, such as … Read more

Industrial Sensors: The ‘All-Seeing Eye’ of On-Site Data Collection

Industrial Sensors: The 'All-Seeing Eye' of On-Site Data Collection

In modern industrial automation systems, sensors play a crucial role, acting like the sharpest “all-seeing eye” on the production line. They are responsible for capturing key data about equipment operating status, environmental parameters, and production processes, transforming invisible industrial information into digital signals that can be processed by PLC systems. The Working Principle of Sensors: … Read more

Industrial Speed Sensors: Essential Tools for Speed Detection

Industrial Speed Sensors: Essential Tools for Speed Detection

In the field of modern industrial automation, speed measurement is an essential part of control systems. Industrial speed sensors act like the “eyes” of equipment operation, providing precise and real-time speed monitoring solutions for various machinery. From conveyor belts to robots, and from printing equipment to metallurgical production lines, speed sensors have quietly become the … Read more

How To Implement A Real-Time Temperature Control Feedback System

How To Implement A Real-Time Temperature Control Feedback System

In industrial production, precise temperature control often directly relates to product quality and production efficiency. As an engineer with 15 years of experience in industrial automation control, I understand the importance of temperature control systems. Today, I will share how to build a high-precision real-time temperature control feedback system. System Components and Features Before implementing … Read more