Differences Between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC

Differences Between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC

What are the differences between Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens PLC? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How should one choose which brand to learn? Firstly, their programming philosophies are different. Mitsubishi PLC is a Japanese brand, and its programming is intuitive and easy to understand, making it relatively easy to learn. In contrast, … Read more

How to Download and Save PLC Programs

How to Download and Save PLC Programs

Click ”Jinan CNC Mould Technology Research Institute” for updates. Industry trends, mechanical videos, CNC processing technology, 3D printing, industrial robots, production processes, moulds, machine tools, and other cutting-edge information await you here! 1. Transferring the compiled program from the computer to the PLC is generally called “downloading”, i.e., download; 2. Transferring the program from the … Read more

Siemens S7-1200 and Barcode Scanner Communication Application Case Study

Siemens S7-1200 and Barcode Scanner Communication Application Case Study

For more exciting content, click to follow “Industrial Control Learning Society” In a large supermarket, it is necessary to regularly recheck the expiration dates of products. The traditional method is to manually check the barcodes and then sort them. Now, an automatic sorting production line with a barcode scanner has been introduced. Products are transported … Read more

Connecting Siemens S7-1200 with Encoders: Programming Examples

Connecting Siemens S7-1200 with Encoders: Programming Examples

Search on WeChatTechnical Training1. Connection of Siemens S7-1200 with Incremental Encoders The digital input switch points of Siemens S7-1200 provide a fast counter function for the pulse signals of incremental encoders, with a single-phase signal reaching 200KHz, and a dual-phase signal (which can quadruple frequency and determine direction) reaching 80KHz. For the commonly used 2500PPR … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of Siemens PLC Communication

Comprehensive Analysis of Siemens PLC Communication

Recently, the price of Siemens PLCs has risen significantly, causing quite a stir in the industrial control community. Not only have prices increased, but there are also shortages, forcing many to change their plans. It is said that the chip replacement has been completed recently, and supply should be restored soon, with prices expected to … Read more

Summary of Communication Protocols Between Major Brand PLCs

Search on WeChatTechnical Training Since the first PLC was successfully applied in the automotive production line of GM, PLCs have been widely used due to their convenience, reliability, and low cost. However, PLCs are essentially black boxes; it is not possible to observe the control process in real-time and intuitively, which presents a significant gap … Read more

Essential Guide | 71 Common Siemens PLC Problems and Solutions!

Search on WeChatTechnical Training Recently, a colleague asked me if there are any materials on the S7-200 PLC. Although most people are currently using the S7-200 SMART, I’m here to help you out, so let’s learn about the S7-200 today! 1. In what environment can Siemens Step7 Micro/WIN V4.0 operate normally? The installation and operating … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

With the development of computer technology, new electrical control systems based on technologies such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), frequency converters, servo drive systems, and computer communication and configuration software have gradually replaced traditional relay control systems and are widely used in various industries. Among them, Siemens and Mitsubishi’s PLCs, frequency converters, touch screens, and … Read more

Connecting Siemens PLC to Absolute Encoders: Programming and Examples

Connecting Siemens PLC to Absolute Encoders: Programming and Examples

Click on the “Technical Training” above, and select “Top Public Account“ 160,000+ industrial control professionals follow this WeChat platform: technical sharing, learning exchanges, industrial control videos Recently, some fans inquired about Siemens encoders, so today I will share content about the S7-1200 PLC. Let’s take a look! 1. Connecting Siemens S7-1200 to Incremental Encoders The … Read more

Detailed Guide on RS485 Communication between SMART and Siemens Touch Screen

Detailed Guide on RS485 Communication between SMART and Siemens Touch Screen

Overview of SMART Panels The SMART panels are divided into the first generation product SMART LINE and the second generation product SMART LINE IE. The first generation does not have an Ethernet port, including Smart 700 and Smart 1000; the second generation integrates an Ethernet port, including Smart 700 IE and Smart 1000 IE. Currently, … Read more