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
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
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
In the field of industrial automation, heterogeneous network communication has always been an important yet challenging topic. As an engineer with years of experience in industrial communication, I will explain in detail how to use industrial PCs to build an efficient edge communication system. 1. Overview of Heterogeneous Network Communication Library In industrial sites, we … Read more
Special Planning: Xiwen Reporters: Ye Xi, Hong Ying, Chen Yuanhong In recent years, domestic motion control (including CNC) technology has developed rapidly. Some traditional manufacturers of CNC equipment have begun to develop products with motion control features. Controllers are generally designed and developed independently byrobotmanufacturers. Currently, mainstream foreignrobot manufacturersdevelop their controllers based on general multi-axis … Read more
Karel Eloot Ani Bhalekar Almost all global manufacturers are testing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies, but in a recent McKinsey survey, nearly 70% of executives reported that their IoT projects are stuck in a pilot dilemma and cannot scale at the company level. Moreover, respondents indicated that only 15% of industrial IoT projects achieve … Read more
↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Source: Linfei Information Technology Port Foreword Previously, we reviewed domestic and international IoT platforms: Predix, Mindsphere, Thingworx….. A comprehensive review of IoT PaaS platforms We also shared many related technical examples: When WinCC OA meets Mindsphere, the digital journey of automation engineers When Schneider PLC … Read more
JZGKCHINA Industrial Control Technology Sharing Platform 1 Introduction: RS-485 is a standard protocol for transmitting data that can be used to establish a reliable, high-speed, real-time, multi-node data communication network connection. RS-485 is also known as TIA-485. RS-485 defines the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers used in serial communication systems. RS-485 is widely used … Read more
01 EtherCAT Bus Protocol 1 EtherCAT System Composition EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus system based on Ethernet, consisting of one master device and multiple slave devices. The master device uses a standard Ethernet controller, ensuring good compatibility; any computer with a network interface card and embedded devices controlled by … Read more
The fieldbus communication will gradually replace the pulse control in traditional motion controllers, pursuing higher efficiency data transmission. Currently popular communication protocols for drivers in China include CANOPEN, RS232, RS485, and EtherCAT. This article will help you understand the EtherCAT bus. What is EtherCAT EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus … Read more