SCADA

Understanding Configuration Software in Industrial Control: Don’t Get Left Behind!

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Understanding Configuration Software in Industrial Control: Don't Get Left Behind!

WeChat SearchTechnical Training01 Configuration software generally has three English abbreviations: HMI/MMI/SCADA, corresponding to the full names Human and Machine Interface, Man and Machine Interface, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, translated into Chinese as: 人机界面、监视控制和数据采集软件. Currently, the development of configuration software is rapid, having expanded into enterprise information management systems, integrated management and control, remote … Read more

Essential Insights: Five-Layer Architecture of Industrial Control Systems and PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems

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Essential Insights: Five-Layer Architecture of Industrial Control Systems and PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems

Industrial control systems generally refer to a variety of control systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), among others. 01 Five-Layer Architecture The classic hierarchical model of industrial control systems in the international standard IEC62264-1 divides typical industrial control systems into five levels based … Read more

Five-Layer Architecture of Industrial Control Systems and PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems

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Five-Layer Architecture of Industrial Control Systems and PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems

Industrial control systems sound impressive, but in reality, they are just a combination of hardware and software aimed at making machines operate according to our intentions. Whenever networks are involved, security issues are always present. Stop clinging to the “five-layer architecture”; today we will explore how many security vulnerabilities are hidden within these seemingly robust … Read more

ThingsBoard Open Source IoT Platform: Web Configuration

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ThingsBoard Open Source IoT Platform: Web Configuration

Introduction In the world of the Internet of Things (IoT), platform selection, functionality implementation, and development efficiency are topics that developers cannot avoid. Today, we will discuss an open-source IoT platform that has made countless developers exclaim “it’s really great”—ThingsBoard. Especially its Web configuration system, which, due to its simplicity, powerful features, and flexible scalability, … Read more

Practical Sharing on the Automation Transformation of Industrial Water Supply Systems: A Solution Based on S7-400

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Practical Sharing on the Automation Transformation of Industrial Water Supply Systems: A Solution Based on S7-400

Practical Sharing on the Automation Transformation of Industrial Water Supply Systems: A Solution Based on S7-400 Having been engaged in the industrial automation industry for 15 years, focusing on the automation transformation of large water supply systems, I would like to share my experience from a municipal water supply system automation project that I led, … Read more

Introduction to Modbus Protocol

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Introduction to Modbus Protocol

Modbus is a serial communication protocol that was published by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1979 for communication with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Modbus has become the de facto industry standard for communication protocols in the industrial sector and is now a common method for connecting industrial electronic devices. The main reasons for the widespread … Read more

PLC Protocol Penetration: Transparent Transmission Technology for Direct Communication Between Hierarchical Devices!

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PLC Protocol Penetration: Transparent Transmission Technology for Direct Communication Between Hierarchical Devices!

Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to share an exciting technology for engineers in the industrial communication field—PLC Protocol Penetration. Don’t be intimidated by this technical term, I will unveil its mysteries in the most relatable way.Imagine: PLCs in the workshop can directly “talk” to cloud servers, and devices from different brands can collaborate seamlessly … Read more

Architecture of Industrial Internet of Things

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Architecture of Industrial Internet of Things

Introduction(Written by “Industrial Internet of Things Technology and Applications” (Authors: Yin Zhouping et al.); WeChat Public Account: Smart Manufacturing Garden) A typical Internet of Things (IoT) system architecture consists of three layers. The first is the perception layer, which utilizes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), sensors, QR codes, etc., to obtain information about objects anytime and … Read more

What is an Industrial Control System

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What is an Industrial Control System

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are automation control systems used in industrial production, manufacturing processes, and facility management, designed to achieve real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of production processes.ICS are core components for achieving automation, improving production efficiency, ensuring safety, and reducing manual intervention. They are widely used in industries such as oil, chemicals, electricity, metallurgy, … Read more

Design Concepts for Industrial Automation Control Systems: A Complete Solution and Implementation Points Based on Siemens PLC

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Design Concepts for Industrial Automation Control Systems: A Complete Solution and Implementation Points Based on Siemens PLC

Click the blue text above to follow us The industrial automation control system is the core of modern manufacturing, and almost all production lines, equipment, and processes rely on it. A good automation control system must not only be stable and reliable but also flexible and scalable to meet the dual demands of production efficiency … Read more