Network Topology

Integration of Communication Optimization and Performance Enhancement in Factory Information Systems Using PLCs

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Integration of Communication Optimization and Performance Enhancement in Factory Information Systems Using PLCs

Click the blue text to follow! Practical Communication Optimization of PLCs in Factory Information Systems Last week, the newly installed automated production line in the workshop encountered issues right after it went into operation. The data collection was unstable, intermittently dropping, and the production reports were filled with missing data. The factory manager was furious … Read more

Basic Introduction to the EtherCAT Communication Protocol

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Basic Introduction to the EtherCAT Communication Protocol

Click the blue text to follow us 1. Concept and Background: EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance industrial Ethernet communication protocol widely used in the field of industrial automation. It was introduced by the German company Beckhoff in 2003 and standardized by IEC as an international standard (IEC 61158-2). EtherCAT has become … Read more

RS-485 Protocol Overview

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RS-485 Protocol Overview

: Recently, I modified an old device that required communication control applications, from which I derived some insights: 1. FX2N-485-BD is economical to use; A./ (ASCII communication mode, operation, and frequency register address can be easily mistaken, but LRC checksum is easy to obtain)/ B../ (RTU communication mode, operation, and frequency register address is less … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to RS-485 Design

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Comprehensive Guide to RS-485 Design

1 Introduction In 1983, the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) approved a new balanced transmission standard known as RS-485. Investigations reveal that RS-485 is highly acclaimed and has been widely applied in industrial, medical, and consumer products, becoming the dominant specification for industrial interfaces. This application report provides design guidelines for engineers who are unfamiliar with … Read more

In-Depth Explanation of RS-485

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In-Depth Explanation of RS-485

(1) Introduction RS-485 is a balanced transmission standard for serial communication approved by the Electronic Industries Alliance in the United States in 1983. It only specifies the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers without defining a protocol; therefore, many higher-level interface standards refer to RS-485 at the physical layer, such as Modbus, Profibus, etc. (2) … Read more

RS-485 Design Guide Reference

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RS-485 Design Guide Reference

Today, I will share a document from TI titled “RS-485 Design Guide”. Reply “485 Design Guide” in the public account backend to obtain the complete PDF. 1 Introduction In 1983, the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) approved a new balanced transmission standard known as RS-485. It has been found that RS-485 is highly praised and is … Read more

RS-485 Design Guide

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RS-485 Design Guide

Today, I would like to share a document from TI titled “RS-485 Design Guide”, which can serve as an introduction. The document link is as follows: https://www.ti.com.cn/cn/lit/pdf/zhcaa89 1 Introduction In 1983, the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) approved a new balanced transmission standard known as RS-485. It was found that RS-485 was highly praised and widely … Read more