Siemens Communication 1. Generally speaking, the communication network of an enterprise can be divided into three levels: enterprise level, workshop level, and site level. Enterprise Level: Top-level management of the enterprise; IT technology applications are very extensive, such as the INTERNET. Workshop Level: Solving communication between different process segments that need to coordinate work within … Read more
Industrial automatic control systems integrate information management and automatic control by summarizing, analyzing, and organizing various information collected by industrial control computers from sensors and local area networks, ensuring information security through access authentication. Industrial automation control is mainly divided into three parts: industrial automation systems, hardware, and software. The commonly used industrial automation control … Read more
The common uses of PLCs include replacing relay logic control circuits in electrical control systems. For example, motor control, switchgear automatic transfer between municipal power supply, and control of backup generators, as well as process control DCS systems and building fire protection systems, etc. Generally, the water pressure control in high-rise residential buildings in urban … Read more
EtherCAT is a high-performance industrial Ethernet technology proposed by BECKHOFF[1]. It uses standard Ethernet data frames and a physical layer that complies with the Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3, featuring high data transmission speed, good real-time performance, flexible topology, and low implementation costs, gradually becoming a hot topic in industrial Ethernet technology research[2]. Currently, EtherCAT technology … Read more
With the implementation of the “Industry 4.0” strategy, the development of computer technology, communication technology, and IT technology has infiltrated the industrial control field. The most significant manifestation of this is the technology of industrial fieldbus and industrial Ethernet. The widespread use of industrial fieldbus technology, especially Ethernet technology, has brought profound changes to automation … Read more
Set the public account as a star so you won’t miss the wonderful content! According to the votes from friends, the top-ranked PLC communication protocol that you most want to know about is still the EtherCAT bus communication protocol. The reason it ranks first will become clear through a series of articles introduced below. Results … Read more
In regular applications, KUKA robots, riveting equipment, laser welding, and other devices extensively use EtherCAT communication. Below, we will introduce it. 1. EtherCAT protocol processing is entirely done in hardware. The protocol ASIC can be flexibly configured. The process interface can be expanded from 1 bit to 64 kbyte. This allows Ethernet to connect directly … Read more
Technical Overview ///////////////// EtherCAT is a high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-apply, and topologically flexible industrial Ethernet technology. It was introduced to the market in 2003 and became an international standard in 2007. The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) promotes EtherCAT technology and is responsible for its continued research and development. EtherCAT is also an open technology: it allows … Read more
Click blue words to followServo and Motion Control The above is an advertisement Author | Sree Swarna Gutta “ In industrial environments, the determinism and real-time nature of data transmission are crucial. EtherCAT G provides more reliable communication for industrial applications through its unique functional principles and industrial-grade hardware. ” Both in terms of functionality … Read more
In-Depth Analysis of Siemens PLC S7-300 Industrial Ethernet Solutions Introduction: The “Digital Highway” of Industrial Communication In the field of modern industrial automation, communication acts like the “digital highway” connecting various devices. This article will delve into the industrial Ethernet communication of Siemens S7-300 PLC, unveiling the mysteries of industrial network communication. 1. Basic Concepts … Read more