Click the blue textto follow us Introduction This chapter mainly introduces the basic structure and application characteristics of Siemens S7-1200 series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), providing a detailed explanation of its programming environment and applications, along with typical instruction programming methods through examples, and discusses the main issues to consider in PLC application design. The … Read more
Hey, do you want to create a control system that is both intuitive and practical? Today, we will discuss how to integrate the Siemens S7-1200 PLC with HMI (Human-Machine Interface). Whether you are new to the automation field or looking to upgrade your existing system, this tutorial will help you easily master the basics of … Read more
Hello, PLC beginners! Today, we will explore the mysteries of the Siemens S7-1200 PLC by building a smart temperature control system, guiding you from zero to mastering PLC programming. Don’t worry, this process is much simpler than you think. Imagine you are designing an automated temperature control system for a small greenhouse that needs to … Read more
Today, let’s talk about the automation control of sand and gravel production lines. I’ve been working on this for over a decade, and I’ve disassembled and assembled at least eighty production lines. Although the sand and gravel line looks simple, there are many nuances to fully automate it! Using the Siemens S7-1500 PLC (Programmable Logic … Read more
Hello, PLC enthusiasts! Today we will delve into the application of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC in water treatment automation systems. Imagine you are responsible for the automation upgrade of a city’s water treatment plant, needing to control various pumps, valves, and monitoring equipment—sounds challenging, right? Don’t worry, I’ll help you simplify these complexities! System Overview … Read more
Hello everyone, I received a submission from a fan who mentioned seeing the RETURN instruction used in someone else’s program and asked me to explain its usage. As the name suggests, RETURN means to return. In a program, it is used to control the execution flow, returning to the point of the higher-level call. When … Read more
PLC simulation software serves as a training ground for beginners, allowing you to experiment without the fear of damaging real equipment. PLCSIM Advanced V5.0 is Siemens’ latest virtual PLC environment, perfectly simulating the behavior of the S7-1500 series controllers. Compared to older versions, Siemens has added many practical features this time, such as multi-instance operation, … Read more
The two games in these videos are quite similar; one is a big rain eating small fish game, and the other is a submarine mini-game. However, one uses Schneider’s solution, while the other uses Siemens’ solution. Let’s take a look at both! First, let’s look at the Schneider InTouch solution: Now, let’s check out the … Read more
Many people keep asking me how to set up a PLC environment. To be honest, it’s really annoying! Such a basic question, and they still ask. The younger generation really… never mind. Today, I will talk to you about the PLC programming environment and those bit operations, especially Siemens, which I have been using for … Read more
Recently, I’ve had several beginners asking me how to configure the PLC programming environment, and I really can’t believe it! It’s always these basic questions. Don’t you know how to use Baidu? Alright, today I’ll talk about the PLC programming environment so you don’t end up with a bunch of messy issues that require me … Read more