Introduction In the field of industrial automation, the touch screen host computer plays a crucial role as an important interface for human-machine interaction. While traditional PLC-mounted touch screens are powerful, they have certain limitations in flexibility and scalability. To meet the demand for efficient and flexible control in modern industrial automation, this article will introduce … Read more
Whether it’s programming for a single device’s automation control or developing programming for complex automated assembly production lines, CODESYS can meet the programming development needs of various automation applications in the discrete manufacturing industry’s smart factories. CODESYS supports five programming languages that comply with the IEC 61131-3 international standard and CFC language, providing various professional … Read more
For those who have worked on PCBA automatic testing production lines, chip programming is certainly familiar. Typically, after soldering components onto a bare board, functional testing is conducted, which involves programming the chips on the board with existing test programs and then testing whether the input and output logic is normal. So how do we … Read more
The PLC programs in automation control systems often encapsulate years of technological accumulation and core algorithms of enterprises. As industrial competition intensifies, protecting PLC programs from illegal copying and theft has become an important issue in the field of industrial automation. This article introduces a Siemens PLC program encryption solution practically applied at the Aerospace … Read more
After many years of experience in the automation industry, one of the most frustrating issues is the problem of program piracy. Today, I will discuss the encryption and protection solutions for Siemens PLC programs, helping everyone better protect their intellectual property. 1 The Necessity of Encryption There have been too many similar situations encountered on-site: … Read more
PLC controllers, also known as Programmable Logic Controllers, are electronic devices designed specifically for digital computation operations in industrial production. Why is the PLC controller considered the core force of industrial control systems? Because it can achieve various controls and connect to computers for communication. What control functions can the PLC controller achieve? There are … Read more
▼ Click the card below to follow me ▲ Click the card above to follow me Recently, while working on an automation upgrade at a beverage bottling plant, I found that many engineers still have numerous questions about Siemens PLCs. Today, let’s discuss the core knowledge of Siemens PLCs to help everyone quickly get started … Read more
I remember when I first joined the industry, I took over a project to upgrade an injection molding machine. The communication between the inverter and the PLC was always intermittent. After several days of troubleshooting, I discovered that the grounding was not done correctly, which caused interference. Today, I will share my experiences and techniques … Read more
Today, let’s talk about the real-time data processing and task scheduling mechanism in Mitsubishi PLCs. These two concepts sound impressive, but they essentially refer to how PLCs can timely process data and arrange various tasks. This is crucial for industrial automation! Real-Time Data Processing: PLC’s “Sixth Sense” Basic Concept Real-time data processing simply means that … Read more
With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and fieldbus control systems have emerged one after another. In some industries, some people believe that FCS is developed from PLC, while others believe that FCS is developed from DCS. There is a close connection between FCS, PLC, and DCS, yet there are essential differences. … Read more