As a veteran in industrial control with over ten years of experience, I often see many beginners struggling to understand function blocks in PLC programming. Today, I will systematically walk you through the most commonly used function blocks in PLCs. Mastering these basic function blocks will enable you to handle about 80% of industrial control … Read more
In industrial control, many devices have a certain sequence of actions, such as the handling of objects by robotic arms, sorting and packaging of workpieces on assembly lines, and process control on installation machinery. These actions are carried out step by step, and their workflow diagrams can be easily drawn. The automatic processing of workpieces … Read more
Introduction In today’s rapidly developing manufacturing industry, smart factories have become a key direction for industry transformation and upgrading. Mitsubishi’s programmable logic controllers (PLCs) play a core role as important devices in the field of industrial automation. The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) technology brings new ideas and possibilities for industrial production. The deep … Read more
Hello everyone! I am your old friend, Wang, a seasoned author of microcontroller/PLC tutorials! Today we will embark on the journey of PLC programming together! Don’t worry, I will guide you through the basics of electrical work to become a PLC programming expert in the most down-to-earth way! Just think about it, you will be … Read more
Future Trends of PLC: The Integration of Siemens PLC and AI Hello everyone, I’m Hanhan. Today, let’s discuss a hot topic: the combination of Siemens PLC and artificial intelligence. This is not some far-fetched sci-fi concept, but a new trend that is quietly changing our factory automation. Let’s take a look at what benefits this … Read more
Hello, electronic enthusiasts and automation beginners! Today, we won’t talk in abstract terms; let’s get hands-on with PLC! Don’t be intimidated by the name; actually, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is simply a “high-level electric control switch”. However, it is much more complex than the light switch at home and can do many more things. In … Read more
PLC Power Failure Data Retention: Enhance Your Program’s Memory Hello everyone, I am Ouyang. Today, let’s talk about a very practical topic in PLC programming – power failure data retention. Have you ever encountered a situation where all your painstakingly adjusted parameters were lost after a power outage? Don’t worry, today Ouyang will teach you … Read more
Introduction In industrial automation, analog signals are an important data type processed by PLCs, commonly found in measurements from sensors such as temperature, pressure, liquid level, and speed. Unlike digital signals that only determine ‘on’ and ‘off’, analog signals can represent continuous values. For example, the output from a temperature sensor may be a voltage … Read more
How Siemens PLC Works Perfectly with Collaborative Robots? Unveiling the Core Control Technology of Human-Machine Collaboration, Leading a New Model of Intelligent Manufacturing! Hello everyone, I am Hanhan. Today we are going to talk about a hot topic: how Siemens PLC works together with collaborative robots. This is not a high-end concept, but a real … Read more
Practical Guide to Button Control Output in PLC ❖Button Control PLC Output, Super Easy! Hey, buddies! Today, let’s talk about the most basic and practical project in Siemens PLC programming — controlling PLC output with a button. This is a must-learn for beginners, and once you master it, you can easily handle more complex projects … Read more