Common Communication Protocols for PLCs

Common Communication Protocols for PLCs

Before we start this topic, we should understand a commonly confused issue. The difference between RS485 and MODBUS: RS485 is a physical interface, simply put, it is hardware. MODBUS is an internationally standardized communication protocol used for data exchange between devices from different manufacturers (generally for industrial purposes); the so-called protocol can also be understood … Read more

Debugging MODBUS Communication Issues

Debugging MODBUS Communication Issues

Search on WeChat Technical Training In actual industrial automation applications, various communications are essential, such as PN communication, S7 communication, MODBUS TCP communication, and MODBUS communication, among others; however, the most widely used is MODBUS communication, as it is an open, free, and universal communication protocol. Often, during equipment debugging on the industrial site, communication … Read more

Common Tips for Siemens Touch Screen Configuration

Common Tips for Siemens Touch Screen Configuration

Over 70,000 friends have followed this industrial control WeChat platform:Technical sharing,Learning exchange,Industrial control videos    When configuring the touch screen interface, there are usually some small tips that can greatly facilitate our work.    Configuration of the First Screen Switch Button. When using the touch screen to complete a project, there often appear multiple screens … Read more

Common Faults and Solutions for Siemens Touch Screen Repair

Common Faults and Solutions for Siemens Touch Screen Repair

Siemens Comprehensive + TIA Portal + EPLAN Electrical Drawing Video Recordings Available for Sale at Low Prices! Chuangkong Education Siemens Comprehensive Class Course Introduction Siemens Industrial Screen Repair Siemens touch screens are powerful and comprehensive, with strong overload capacity to meet a wide range of applications. Siemens touch screens have self-protection features, including over-voltage, under-voltage … Read more

Comparison of Weilin Touch Screen and Siemens Smart700IE Touch Screen

Comparison of Weilin Touch Screen and Siemens Smart700IE Touch Screen

In my work, I often deal with touch screens. The one I use most frequently is Weilin, and this year I have also used several Siemens SMART touch screens. Here is a comparison from several aspects. 1. Price. For touch screens of the same size, such as 7 inches, Siemens does not have an advantage, … Read more

Practical Manual for PLCs, Inverters, and HMIs (Siemens Edition)

Practical Manual for PLCs, Inverters, and HMIs (Siemens Edition)

PLCs, inverters, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are essential devices in modern industrial automation control. Their applications have made factory production and manufacturing processes more automated, efficient, precise, and controllable, greatly advancing the automation process of China’s manufacturing industry and contributing significantly to the country’s modernization efforts. A touch screen is a digital input-output device with … Read more

Siemens Touch Screen Program Download Steps

Siemens Touch Screen Program Download Steps

Search on WeChat Technical Training 1. How to Determine the Model of the Screen Please confirm that the screen you are using is the Comfort series screen. You can check the label on the back of the screen to verify the model and order number. The common order numbers for the Comfort screens start with … Read more

Touch Screen Knowledge for Industrial Control Professionals (Part 1)

Touch Screen Knowledge for Industrial Control Professionals (Part 1)

Trust, Confidence, Convenience Smart Control Education Smart Control Education Focusing on training skilled personnel in the intelligent manufacturing industry. Hello everyone! Let’s learn a small piece of industrial control knowledge every day. I am Xiao Zhi, and I’m here to meet you again! Today, we will learn about the standard layout of touch screens (internal … Read more

Differences Between Various Siemens Touch Screen Models

Differences Between Various Siemens Touch Screen Models

Siemens operating panels, also known as Siemens touch screens, abbreviated as Siemens HMI, have significant features that meet all user needs, and all display sizes have full functionality, supporting unique high efficiency. They are mainly divided into the following categories: 1. Siemens HMI Keypad Panel This type of Siemens touch screen is easy to install … Read more