How to Communicate Between Touch Screen and PLC?

How to Communicate Between Touch Screen and PLC?

Click the blue text Follow us In practical control projects centered around PLCs, most of the time, we cannot do without the cooperation of touch screens or upper computers. This is because we use PLCs for control, mainly to process some analog quantities that we need to monitor, such as pressure, temperature, flow, and other … Read more

Implementation of PLC Data Acquisition and Device Networking with S Series Wireless Modules

Implementation of PLC Data Acquisition and Device Networking with S Series Wireless Modules

1. Product Introduction In some factories, certain situations, and applications, due to some objective factors, wiring is inconvenient. Therefore, Beichen’s S series wireless modules are very suitable. By placing the S series wireless modules in a stable industrial wireless (AP) network environment, PLC data acquisition and device networking can be achieved. The S series is … Read more

Industrial Sensors: The ‘All-Seeing Eye’ of On-Site Data Collection

Industrial Sensors: The 'All-Seeing Eye' of On-Site Data Collection

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

Why Do Intelligent Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Why Do Intelligent Machines Need Edge Computing Platforms?

Edge computing platform in a machine control cabinet. Image source: Fault Tolerance USA “ Edge computing can help equipment manufacturers integrate existing applications like monitoring and control software into a single platform, while allowing other critical applications to run on the same platform. This makes it easier to develop intelligent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) … Read more

Differences Between Industrial PC and PLC

Differences Between Industrial PC and PLC

The manufacturing process is always being reassessed to discover ways to improve productivity and reduce costs. Ultimately, the introduction of industrial automation has changed the way this efficiency is achieved. This is accomplished through the use of control systems that can handle multiple machines and complete tasks that were once performed by human employees. In … Read more

Edge Controllers in the Era of Industrial IoT

Edge Controllers in the Era of Industrial IoT

Traditional manufacturing enterprises are facing severe challenges in digital transformation and upgrading. As the demand for personalized product production continues to increase, customers are becoming more stringent in their quality requirements. The status of production equipment affects production efficiency and product quality, and production data and equipment data are becoming the core driving force behind … Read more

Common Robot Controllers

Common Robot Controllers

Robot controllers are one of the core components of industrial robots, playing a decisive role in the performance of robots and influencing their development to some extent. Commonly used robot controllers include: 1. PLC Controllers 2. Microcontroller Controllers 3. Computer Host CPU Controllers The basic functions of a robot control system include: 1. Controlling the … Read more

3 Key Points for Choosing Industrial Controllers in IIoT Era

3 Key Points for Choosing Industrial Controllers in IIoT Era

In the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), when selecting controllers for industrial automation applications, it is essential to consider not only basic parameters but also data processing, communication, and high-speed control functionalities. Most industrial controllers, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), can handle basic functions like real-time … Read more

How to Implement RS-485 Communication for Mitsubishi PLC Control of Mitsubishi Inverters?

How to Implement RS-485 Communication for Mitsubishi PLC Control of Mitsubishi Inverters?

Method of Mitsubishi PLC Controlling Mitsubishi Inverter: Using the PLC’s digital output to control the inverter (i.e., connecting the PLC’s digital output directly to the inverter’s digital input, allowing the PLC to control the inverter’s start, stop, forward, reverse, and multiple speed operation at high, medium, and low speeds through programming). Using the PLC’s analog … Read more

How to Control Mitsubishi Inverter with Mitsubishi PLC via RS-485

How to Control Mitsubishi Inverter with Mitsubishi PLC via RS-485

Click on the “Technical Training” above, select “Top Official Account“ Over 160,000 industrial control professionals follow this WeChat platform: technical sharing, learning exchange, industrial control videos Methods for Mitsubishi PLC to Control Mitsubishi Inverter: Use the PLC’s digital output to control the inverter (i.e., connect the PLC’s digital output directly to the inverter’s digital input, … Read more