Unveiling Siemens PLC Communication Protocols: A Comprehensive Configuration Guide from Ethernet to Profinet

Unveiling Siemens PLC Communication Protocols: A Comprehensive Configuration Guide from Ethernet to Profinet

Introduction Hello everyone, I am Jia Jia, a senior engineer with over ten years of experience in the industrial automation field. Throughout these years of project practice, the most frequently asked question has been about PLC communication configuration. Today, I would like to share my experiences regarding Siemens PLC communication, hoping to assist those who … Read more

Renesas Electronics Launches Certified PROFINET IRT and PROFIdrive Software Protocol Stack

Renesas Electronics Launches Certified PROFINET IRT and PROFIdrive Software Protocol Stack

March 10, 2025, Beijing, China – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a global leader in semiconductor solutions, today announced the launch of its certified PROFINET IRT (Isochronous Real-Time) and PROFIdrive software protocol stack for its RZ/T and RZ/N series industrial network system microprocessors (MPUs). The initial version of this new software protocol stack is designed … Read more

Unlocking Industrial Automation: Seamless Integration from CANopen to Profinet

Unlocking Industrial Automation: Seamless Integration from CANopen to Profinet

+ Follow to learn electrical knowledge every day A new Cantonese song with a strong Hong Kong flavor, worth listening to! Unlocking industrial automation through seamless integration from CANopen to Profinet is an important technology in the field of modern industrial automation. Below is a detailed analysis of this technology: 1. Technical Background and Purpose … Read more

Practical Analysis of EtherCAT Protocol: Secrets to Achieving Microsecond-Level Synchronization

Practical Analysis of EtherCAT Protocol: Secrets to Achieving Microsecond-Level Synchronization

Guide to Troubleshooting Industrial Communication Protocols: EtherCAT vs Profinet 0 ▲ A High-Frequency and Underestimated Technical Blind Spot: Port Configuration Errors When Switching Communication Protocols As a veteran in industrial control for ten years, I have seen too many engineers stumble during the selection and debugging of communication protocols. Especially when switching from Profinet to … Read more

Connecting Low Voltage Servo Systems via CANOpen to PROFINET Gateway

Connecting Low Voltage Servo Systems via CANOpen to PROFINET Gateway

Connecting a CANOpen to PROFINET gateway with low voltage servo systems is a common application scenario in the field of industrial automation. Below is a detailed analysis of the connection process: 1. Preparation Work 1. Hardware Preparation: ● CANOpen to PROFINET gateway ● Low voltage servo system (with CANOpen interface) ● PLC (with PROFINET interface) … Read more

Avoid PROFIBUS if Possible! A Simple Comparison of PROFINET and PROFIBUS

Avoid PROFIBUS if Possible! A Simple Comparison of PROFINET and PROFIBUS

1. Introduction to PROFINET and PROFIBUS PROFINET and PROFIBUS are two fieldbuses launched by the PNO organization, first implemented by Siemens. The two are not comparable; PROFINET is based on industrial Ethernet, while PROFIBUS is based on RS485 serial bus. Due to the different media, the protocols of the two are completely different and have … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of Siemens PLC Communication Protocols: A Guide to Applications of PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus, and Other Network Technologies

Comprehensive Analysis of Siemens PLC Communication Protocols: A Guide to Applications of PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus, and Other Network Technologies

Follow us | Discover more exciting content Alright, I will write this technical article about PLC communication protocols as “Pig Brother”. Hello everyone, today we will talk about the “nervous system” of industrial automation – PLC communication protocols. In the industrial field, data transmission between devices is as important as the human nervous system. This … Read more

How Siemens PLC Works Perfectly with Collaborative Robots

How Siemens PLC Works Perfectly with Collaborative Robots

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

Optimization Techniques and Best Practices in Siemens PLC Programming

Optimization Techniques and Best Practices in Siemens PLC Programming

Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about the optimization techniques and best practices in Siemens PLC programming. Whether you’re new to PLCs or have written some programs before, I believe this article will inspire you. Optimizing PLC programs not only improves operational efficiency but also makes the programs easier to maintain, reducing debugging hassles later on. … Read more