S7-1200: Beginner’s Guide to Siemens PLC and HMI Interface Design Basics

S7-1200: Beginner's Guide to Siemens PLC and HMI Interface Design Basics

Hey, do you want to create a control system that is both intuitive and practical? Today, we will discuss how to integrate the Siemens S7-1200 PLC with HMI (Human-Machine Interface). Whether you are new to the automation field or looking to upgrade your existing system, this tutorial will help you easily master the basics of … Read more

The ‘Commander’ of Wastewater Treatment Plants: How Siemens PLC Achieves Fully Automated Water Quality Purification

The 'Commander' of Wastewater Treatment Plants: How Siemens PLC Achieves Fully Automated Water Quality Purification

Wow, do you know where the water we flush goes? — The answer is the wastewater treatment plant! But you might not expect that behind these “stinky pools” lies a super intelligent control system. As a veteran in industrial control with ten years of experience, today I will unveil the mystery of modern wastewater treatment … Read more

A Complete PLC Control Solution for Solvent Recovery: Design for Higher Efficiency!

A Complete PLC Control Solution for Solvent Recovery: Design for Higher Efficiency!

The solvent recovery system can significantly reduce production costs and minimize environmental pollution, with automation control based on Siemens PLC as its core technical guarantee. 1. Hardware Configuration In the solvent recovery control system, the hardware configuration is the foundation of the entire system. Depending on the project scale and control requirements, we typically choose … Read more

S7-1200: A Beginner’s Guide to Siemens PLC with Practical Smart Temperature Control System Tutorial

S7-1200: A Beginner's Guide to Siemens PLC with Practical Smart Temperature Control System Tutorial

Hello, PLC beginners! Today, we will explore the mysteries of the Siemens S7-1200 PLC by building a smart temperature control system, guiding you from zero to mastering PLC programming. Don’t worry, this process is much simpler than you think. Imagine you are designing an automated temperature control system for a small greenhouse that needs to … Read more

Design and Implementation of PLC Control System for Food Wastewater Treatment

Design and Implementation of PLC Control System for Food Wastewater Treatment

The automation control of food wastewater treatment is directly related to environmental compliance and production efficiency. A control system based on Siemens PLC can achieve stable operation and precise management. 1. Hardware Configuration Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules Considering the characteristics of food wastewater treatment, it is recommended to use the Siemens S7-1200 series … Read more

S7-1500: Automation Control of Sand and Gravel Production Line

S7-1500: Automation Control of Sand and Gravel Production Line

Today, let’s talk about the automation control of sand and gravel production lines. I’ve been working on this for over a decade, and I’ve disassembled and assembled at least eighty production lines. Although the sand and gravel line looks simple, there are many nuances to fully automate it! Using the Siemens S7-1500 PLC (Programmable Logic … Read more

Learn in 3 Minutes! Implementing PLC Recipe Functionality to Easily Handle Multi-Product Production Switches!

Learn in 3 Minutes! Implementing PLC Recipe Functionality to Easily Handle Multi-Product Production Switches!

Learn in 3 Minutes! Implementing PLC Recipe Functionality to Easily Handle Multi-Product Production Switches! Do you remember that frustrating Monday morning when I first started my career? The factory received a new order with completely different product specifications, and the site supervisor was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, while I—a … Read more

S7-1500: Application of Siemens PLC in Water Treatment Automation Systems

S7-1500: Application of Siemens PLC in Water Treatment Automation Systems

Hello, PLC enthusiasts! Today we will delve into the application of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC in water treatment automation systems. Imagine you are responsible for the automation upgrade of a city’s water treatment plant, needing to control various pumps, valves, and monitoring equipment—sounds challenging, right? Don’t worry, I’ll help you simplify these complexities! System Overview … Read more

Siemens and AB PLC: The Fault Diagnosis System Used by 98% of Engineers in the USA

Siemens and AB PLC: The Fault Diagnosis System Used by 98% of Engineers in the USA

Introduction Hello everyone, I am Engineer Li. I have been working in the automation industry for 15 years, mainly focusing on the design and maintenance of industrial automation control systems. Over the years, I have visited many factories and dealt with various PLC faults. From initially being flustered to now handling issues calmly, I have … Read more

More Efficient than Ansible? A Quick Start Guide to SaltStack Automation Operations

More Efficient than Ansible? A Quick Start Guide to SaltStack Automation Operations

Introduction to SaltStack Automation Operations SaltStack • 1. Introduction to SaltStack • • 1. Brief Introduction • 2. Communication Modes • 3. Salt Minion Authentication • 2. Installing SaltStack • 3. Configuring SaltStack • 4. Practical Introduction to Configuration Management • 5. Differences between state.sls and state.highstate in SaltStack • 6. Regular Expression Matching for … Read more