Click on the arrow to follow us! When the S7-1200 acts as a DP Master, if the DP slave is lost, the CPU will not stop, and there is no need to download the organization block to the CPU. For fault diagnosis of PROFIBUS DP, the following methods are available: 1. Through the indicator lights … Read more
A customer of Siemens 840DSL processes impeller products, with loading and unloading performed by a third-party robot. Quality inspection personnel found through multiple random checks that: for every 500 products processed, about 10 products have the following quality issue: there is a noticeable knife mark on the back of the blades. When operators performed manual … Read more
Fault Diagnosis When S7-1200 communicates as a DP Master, the CPU does not stop and does not require downloading the organization block when a DP slave is lost. There are several methods for diagnosing faults in PROFIBUS DP: 1. Through the Indicator Lights on the Module The DIAG light on the front panel is green … Read more
Part One: Application Overview In the field of modern industrial automation, fiber sensors have become key monitoring devices due to their high precision and anti-interference characteristics. This project will implement precise control and data acquisition of fiber sensors through the Siemens S7-1200 PLC. Readers will learn how to build a reliable industrial measurement system, which … Read more
Steps for PROFIBUS DP Master-Slave Configuration: – Create a STEP 7 project – Insert the required SIMATIC S7-1200 station – Insert communication modules and other necessary modules in the station – Add the PROFIBUS DP network, assign DP addresses, define operation modes, and DP parameters DP Address Definition DP Master/Slave Mode Selection Maximum Address: Since … Read more
S7-1200 acts as a DP Master during communication. When a DP slave is lost, the CPU does not stop, nor is it necessary to download an organization block to the CPU. For fault diagnosis of PROFIBUS DP, there are several methods: 1. Through the Indicator Lights on the Module The DIAG light on the front … Read more
Introduction With the rapid development of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The Siemens S7-1200 PLC, as a powerful automation controller, plays a crucial role in this transformation. This article will explore how the S7-1200 integrates into the Industrial IoT to achieve remote monitoring and analysis of … Read more