Industrial Automation

Wireless Communication Technology Solution for S7-1200 PLC

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Wireless Communication Technology Solution for S7-1200 PLC

1. Project Background and Requirements In industrial automation scenarios, the Siemens S7-1200 PLC often needs to achieve remote monitoring, data collection, or control command issuance. However, traditional wired communication has issues such as complex wiring, poor scalability, and limitations in mobile scenarios. This solution utilizes Guangzhou Jukong’s 4G/5G wireless communication products to implement wireless data … Read more

Mitsubishi PLC Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Programming: From Beginner to Expert

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Mitsubishi PLC Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Programming: From Beginner to Expert

Abstract: For sequential process control, the step control function (SFC) of Mitsubishi PLC is a more intuitive and powerful solution than traditional ladder diagrams. This article will introduce the core concepts of SFC, programming steps, and tips to avoid common mistakes in a straightforward manner, along with a practical case study demonstrating how it simplifies … Read more

Inovance Achieves Major Breakthrough in Large Safety PLC and Receives International TÜV Certification

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Inovance Achieves Major Breakthrough in Large Safety PLC and Receives International TÜV Certification

Recently, a significant moment has arrived in the development history of domestic industrial control. Inovance Technology, a leading enterprise in the domestic industrial control field, has successfully obtained two functional safety certification certificates issued by the globally recognized certification body TÜV Rheinland. Its core products of the iFA safety system, the EVO1000EF and Hi50, have … Read more

The History of PLCs and the Evolution of Industrial Automation (Part Two)

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The History of PLCs and the Evolution of Industrial Automation (Part Two)

Today we continue to review the history of PLCs and the evolution of industrial automation. For the first part, see: The History of PLCs and the Evolution of Industrial Automation (Part One). Part Two: Siemens entered this field in 1976 with the launch of a product called S3. Prior to this, Germany had used an … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Operations

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Comprehensive Guide to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Operations

This is a detailed introduction article about the operation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), covering core content from basic concepts to practical operations. — Mastering the Core of Industrial Automation: A Comprehensive Guide to PLC Operations The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the “brain” of modern industrial automation, replacing traditional relay control cabinets with its … Read more

New Intelligence for Old Equipment: The Key to Connecting RS232 Flow Pumps to Profibus in Industrial 4.0

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New Intelligence for Old Equipment: The Key to Connecting RS232 Flow Pumps to Profibus in Industrial 4.0

In industrial automation systems, precise control and real-time data monitoring of flow pumps are the lifelines that ensure production continuity and process accuracy. However, many early deployed flow pumps are only equipped withRS232 interfaces, akin to having strong internal skills but being limited by the meridians—short data transmission distances (usually ≤15 meters), low rates (≤115.2kbps), … Read more

Modbus Function Codes: Definitions, Applications, and Selection Considerations

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Modbus Function Codes: Definitions, Applications, and Selection Considerations

In the field of industrial automation, the Modbus protocol has become the core standard for communication between devices due to its simplicity and wide compatibility. The Modbus function codes serve as the “instruction set” of the protocol, defining the types of commands between master and slave devices and determining the specific operations performed by the … Read more

Mianyang’s Robot Industry Chain Accelerates ‘Evolution’, Expected Output Value to Reach 3 Billion Yuan by 2025

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Mianyang's Robot Industry Chain Accelerates 'Evolution', Expected Output Value to Reach 3 Billion Yuan by 2025

At the recently concluded 2025 World Robot Conference, a robot from Mianyang, the Youliqi robot, skillfully moved its arms to cook noodles, scoop soup, add ingredients, and season, producing a steaming bowl of authentic Mianyang rice noodles in no time. Almost simultaneously, in a nursing home in Chengdu, the smoothly designed “Mianyang-made” humanoid robot “Kuafu-MY” … Read more

In the First Half of 2025, Xinjie Electric Continues to Lead Domestic Small PLC Market

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In the First Half of 2025, Xinjie Electric Continues to Lead Domestic Small PLC Market

In the first half of 2025, Xinjie Electric continues to hold the top position in the domestic small PLC market. This achievement is not a “dark horse surprise,” but rather a regular breakthrough from a “long-established strong player”; the surge in the first half of the year is a result of years of deep cultivation … Read more

Analysis of the Five Leading Stocks in PLCs, the Core Equipment of Industrial Automation

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Analysis of the Five Leading Stocks in PLCs, the Core Equipment of Industrial Automation

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is a digital operation system designed specifically for industrial environments, utilizing programmable memory to store instructions and control mechanical equipment or production processes through input/output.Essentially, a PLC is a digital operation electronic system designed for industrial environments, employing programmable memory to store instructions for executing logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, … Read more