When Modbus Meets TCP/IP

When Modbus Meets TCP/IP

Hello everyone, today we are going to discuss a topic that is both frustrating and rewarding in the industrial field—how to make the “old gentleman” Modbus and the “modern youth” TCP/IP shake hands and make peace. Last year, while debugging a sewage treatment plant project, I encountered a “generation gap” issue between these two protocols, … Read more

IoT Gateway in IoT Platforms

IoT Gateway in IoT Platforms

The IoT gateway, also known as the Internet of Things gateway, is a network device responsible for connecting and controlling various devices within an IoT system, linking them to the cloud, local servers, or other devices. It can facilitate both wide-area and local interconnections, enabling interoperability and data exchange between different types of sensing networks … Read more

PLC Protocol Conversion: Designing Protocol Gateways to Break Down Barriers Between Different Standards!

PLC Protocol Conversion: Designing Protocol Gateways to Break Down Barriers Between Different Standards!

PLC Protocol Conversion: Designing Protocol Gateways to Break Down Barriers Between Different Standards! Introduction **Hello everyone!** Today we are going to explore a magical technology that allows industrial automation systems to “speak the same language” — PLC Protocol Conversion Gateways. Imagine, in your factory, there are PLC devices from different brands like Siemens, Mitsubishi, and … Read more

PLC Protocol Compatibility: Multi-Protocol Coexistence Technology for Mixed Networking of New and Old Devices!

PLC Protocol Compatibility: Multi-Protocol Coexistence Technology for Mixed Networking of New and Old Devices!

Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to discuss a topic that excites and troubles many factory automation engineers — PLC multi-protocol compatibility technology.Don’t worry, I will explain this seemingly complex function in the simplest terms.Trust me, once you master this technology, your new and old devices can coexist harmoniously like “three generations of old, middle-aged, … Read more

Design of RDIU Protocol Converter Based on Hardware Architecture

Design of RDIU Protocol Converter Based on Hardware Architecture

Follow us for free updates on avionics news. Abstract The Remote Data Interface Unit (RDIU) is responsible for protocol conversion in aircraft, connecting various subsystems such as remote sensors and actuators to the aircraft’s backbone network, forming a mixed onboard network configuration. Existing RDIU protocol conversion technologies face issues such as incomplete participation of protocols, … Read more

Modbus to CANopen Protocol Conversion with EsDA

Modbus to CANopen Protocol Conversion with EsDA

Introduction IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) refers to the integration of various sensing and monitoring devices, controllers, mobile communications, intelligent analysis, and other technologies into all stages of industrial production. This significantly enhances manufacturing efficiency, improves product quality, reduces product costs and resource consumption, ultimately elevating traditional industries to a new stage of intelligence. The … Read more

Understanding SoC Design and Computer Networks

Understanding SoC Design and Computer Networks

The previous blog discussed SoC design, but I felt it wasn’t thorough enough. This time I’m prepared to elaborate on SoC design and clarify several core issues. To explain SoC clearly, we need a good “textbook” or reference. Unfortunately, there isn’t a textbook that explains SoC comprehensively. I’ve read papers for many years and have … Read more

Designing an IoT Gateway from Scratch

Designing an IoT Gateway from Scratch

Follow the Embedded Learning Station, bringing you more fresh hot topics every day. 🤟 Tips: This article has a total of 622 words, expected reading time is 4 minutes~ ▇ What is an Industrial IoT Gateway? An industrial IoT gateway is a hardware device or software program that connects local devices in industrial scenarios (such … Read more

Industrial Gateway: The Super Translator for Cross-Protocol Communication

Industrial Gateway: The Super Translator for Cross-Protocol Communication

In the field of industrial automation, the data exchange between devices has always been a significant technical challenge for enterprises. The industrial gateway acts like a multilingual expert, facilitating smooth “conversations” between devices with different communication protocols, enabling seamless data transmission in complex industrial environments. This article will delve into the working principles, application scenarios, … 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