Profibus-DP Fieldbus Research Articles

Design of the Control System for the Biomass Briquette Fuel Production Line

This paper studies the craft of the biomass briquette solid molding fuel, and determines the overall layout of the small-sized wood-pellet briquetting production line with an annual output of 6000 tons. Based on PROFIBUS-DP field bus and S7-300PLC as the main station, the overall architecture is proposed and the detailed design is carried out of control system. By means of MCGS configuration software, the remote monitoring system of the upper computer is designed. Finally, the automatic operation of the briquetting production line is realized.

Study on the Design of the Ventilation of Ship Engine Room Control System

The control system of ventilation to engine room which based on Profibus-DP field bus and Siemens S7-300PLC is introduced in this paper. This paper also describes how to construct the control system by applying the Profibus-DP and S7-300 and the development of the supervision and control system using Wincc. The hardware and software design and system program are also presented in this paper. It has some application value.

The Application of Communication between SLC500 PLC and Profibus-DP Fieldbus

SLC500 PLC can not directly communicate with the Profibus device, which limits its practical application. This paper studies the Profibus protocol and proposes a scheme to realize communication between SLC500 PLC and Profibus network through Flex I/O module, which is prepared for applying SLC500 PLC in multi-protocol environments. The proposed solution can improve the communication efficiency and the response speed in control systems. Experimental results have validated the proposed method’s accuracy, reliability and efficiency in data communication.

Auto Parts Welding Line Based on Failsafe PLC

Failsafe control system can improve the safety of personal and environment. We used failsafe PLC and PROFIBUS-DP field bus to structure the car rear bumper welding line, introduce the hardware configuration and programming.

Dry-Mixed Mortar Control System Based on Fieldbus and PLC

A design of dry-mixed mortar control system based on Fieldbus and PLC was introduced in this paper. A scheme of totally integrated automation, which includes S7-300 PLC, PROFIBUS-DP Fieldbus, touch panel and etc., was proposed. Firstly, control demands and process of this system were described; secondly, hardware configuration and software design were illustrated as well. By using large-scale PLC and field level network - PROFUBUS-DP, the motions of electric motor actuators or hydraulic cylinder actuators are running well, and all sections in the process flow, like hoist, well-distributed vibration, mixing, unloading, etc can all be implemented in time and in place. Though the actual running of the control system it has been proved that the fully integrated automation production of dry-mixed mortar can be thoroughly realized.

Based on Profibus-DP and Modbus Protocol Conversion Inverter Communication Interface Design

With the development of factory automation technology, Profibus-DP fieldbus and Modbus protocol has become the most widely used communication technology at home and abroad, but the choices which can accomplish the data conversion between these two devices is not enough. According to the Modbus RTU communication agreement for the use of frequency converter, the article provides a kind of communication interface based on Profibus-DP and the Modbus communication protocol conversion which mainly introduces its hardware and software design scheme, and expounds the dependability and real-time performance of the communication interface.

Research on Communication Design of Modular Production System

Touch screen is monitoring equipment used in industrial field, whose applications in industrial control will be more and more widely. With the continuous development of PC technology, the traditional man-machine interface will gradually be replaced by the man-machine interface as touch screen and so on. This paper studies structure and function of modular production system (MPS). It emphasizes on how MPS is reformed based on EV touch screen configuration and PROFIBUS-DP Field Bus. S7-300PLC as master communications with S7-200 PLCS through PROFIBUS-DP Field Bus and touch screen communications with S7-300PLC through the MPI adapter constitutes a control network. The touch screen is configured by EV5000 Configuration software, to complete the dynamic process monitoring of MPS system module, and improve the monitoring software so that it will have a simple user login management, production management, production information display and alarm functions.

PLC-based Temperature Fuzzy Control System Design Research

The paper introduced a PLC-based temperature fuzzy control system design method and elaborated the basic theory of PLC and relevant PLC engineer design through electric heating temperature control. The paper will design a fuzzy controller based on the Siemens programmable control, targeting at the features of temperature control. It adopts Profibus-DP field bus to establish a field control layer and then construct a supervision and management layer based on industrial Ethernet. Finally, it realizes fuzzy control of temperature, regarding furnace temperature as the control object.

Design of Profibus-DP Slave Station Based on DPRAM

Profibus-DP fieldbus has been the research focus in the field of industrial automation and control, and there’re kinds of relevant products. The slave station, one of the products used in connecting the master station and the industrial units like frequency converter, sensor and meter and so on, is the key technology now researched. A design of Profibus-DP slave station based on DPRAM is proposed in this paper. First, a overall design of hardware for the slave station is showed. Then, the design for the core module of the slave station and the user interface are mainly expounded. In the end, the design of the software for the slave station is proposed, and the connection between the industrial units and the Profibus-DP master station is realized.

Research and Design of Quantitative Casting Control System for Lead Anode Plate

In this paper, taking the quantitative casting system for lead anode plate as the object of study, develop a control system based on the fieldbus and fuzzy control. Introduce the process and control principle of the lead anode plate casting, and establish the quantitative pouring control system from two aspects as the designs of hardware and software equipment.The system adopts the PROFIBUS-DP fieldbus technology and uses SIMATIC PLC as the master station to structure the casting control system. It describes the realization and simulation of the fuzzy self-tuning PID control algorithm in quantitative casting system.The simulation results show: Fuzzy - PI control scheme has a better control effectiveness than the traditional PID control system,for a smaller control response curve overshoot and error, a shorter response time and restraining the outside interference to the system and the instability of casting flow.

Study on PROFIBUS-DP Field Bus in Mine Hoists Control System

Aiming at the disadvantages of conventional relays in control of mine hoists, this article induces application of full digital DC speed adjusting device based on PROFIBUS-DP field bus. This article gives the control system hardware configuration and software design. This design can make mine hoists perform stably and safely, fully meeting the requirements of modern mining hoists system to upgrade.

Research on Automatic Balance Control of Self-Elevating Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Automatic balance control in the jacking process of the self-elevating offshore wind turbine installation vessel is the guarantee of the vessel’s safe operations. The automatic balance method in the movement of the wind turbine installation vessel is analyzed, and a leveling scheme by the proportion reversing valves as the actuator is proposed. Then, the leveling principle of heavy platform is studied; an automatic balance strategy which is the combination of displacement leveling strategy and angle leveling strategy is given. Also, an automatic balance control system of wind turbine installation vessel which is based on PLC and PROFIBUS-DP fieldbus is established. PLC is as the main controller. Fieldbus adopted to realize data transmission between master and slave. And the balance procedure based on PID is designed. The research shows that the control system has good control effect such as fast response, high precision and good stability.

Application of Zigbee Technology in Chemical Water Ultrafiltration System

Having investigated the application of industrial wireless gateway, this paper focuses on the designing of monitoring system in chemical water ultrafiltration system. This monitoring system is based on Zigbee wirelss communication technology and aims at the connecting between wireless sensor network and Profibus-Dp field bus. The design of operator station as well as hardware and software design for the valve terminal nodes and gateway are presented in detail.

Design of Remote Monitoring and Control System for Mine Water Storehouse Based on PLC

The monitoring of mine water storage plays key role in preventing flood hazards and Well accidents. This paper proposes a design of Water Storehouse remote monitoring control system which based on siemens S7-200 PLC and its configuration software WinCC. Profibus-DP fieldbus is uses to realize the data communication between PLC and computer. Then the system hardware design and software design are introduced in detail. Finally, Real-time Monitoring on water level of storehouse was realized through the laboratory simulation, meanwhile, alarm information, real-time trend curve, historical curve and data report, etc were generated. This design has advantages of high degree of automation, easy expanding, reliable, easy installation, etc, which provides guarantee for mine drainage system integration of management, control and monitoring.

Design of Remote Monitoring and Control System for Mine Water Storehouse Based on PLC

The monitoring of mine water storage plays key role in preventing flood hazards and Well accidents. This paper proposes a design of Water Storehouse remote monitoring control system which based on siemens S7-200 PLC and its configuration software WinCC. Profibus-DP fieldbus is uses to realize the data communication between PLC and computer. Then the system hardware design and software design are introduced in detail. Finally, Real-time Monitoring on water level of storehouse was realized through the laboratory simulation, meanwhile, alarm information, real-time trend curve, historical curve and data report, etc were generated. This design has advantages of high degree of automation, easy expanding, reliable, easy installation, etc, which provides guarantee for mine drainage system integration of management, control and monitoring.

Software and Hardware Realization of Network-Based CNC Engraving Machine Control System

With the development of computer network technology, Networked manufacturing will be used widely in modern CNC engraving system. In this study, on the basis of analyzing the problems and network modes of traditional CNC engraving system, the control system of network-based CNC engraving machine was presented. For meeting the needs of real-time control and remote monitoring, PROFIBUS-DP fieldbus and Ethernet are introduced into the system. And hardware structure is given. Moreover, as to the realization of system software, the idea and method of modular programmed have been adopted to ensure the security and reliablity of the control system running.

Research and Development on Safety Monitoring Network System for Electric Locomotive Servicing Work

A safety network system is designed based on PROFIBUS-DP field bus, according to actual servicing work situation and control requirements for electric locomotive servicing work. The system realizes communication between first class master station and third equipment through using PROFIBUS-DP bus protocol. It also realizes interactive operation between slave station and non-contact IC card, meanwhile, slave station and MCU system. In addition, this article has analyzed the multi-task scheduling mechanism and data communication security on monitoring network system in detail as well. Results show that the system has higher application value through entire debugging and testing on network control system.

The Aquaculture Multi-Parameter Monitoring System

This paper introduces an aquaculture multi-parameter monitoring system. The hardware structure of the system is introduced, the software design of the system is described in detail and the flow charts of the key functions are presented. By using the Profibus-DP field bus, more monitoring stations are joined together to constitute a distributed monitoring and controlling network, which has functions like accurate signal collecting, real-time signal analyzing and processing and automatic alarm. The system can not only improve the accuracy and stability of parameter monitoring, but also enlarge the monitoring range, convenient the water environment monitoring and managing, reduce the cost of equipment and production. It can apply to the large aquaculture enterprises.

Development of Automatic Control System for a Rolling Shear Line

An automatic control system is developed for a rolling shear line in this paper in order to overcome the weakness of the traditional control system. All of motion mechanisms are driven by alternating current motors. The S7-300 PLC is selected as the control unit. And the PROFIBUS-DP field bus is employed to structure a distributed control system. Automatic cutting to length is realized. The rolling shear line has some merits such as high efficiency and precision, low cost and energy consummation ensured by the control system. The control system is reliable and flexible.

The control system of the polarized internal target of ANKE at COSY

The polarized internal target for the ANKE experiment at the Cooler Synchrotron COSY of the Forschungszentrum Jülich utilizes a polarized atomic beam source to feed a storage cell with polarized hydrogen or deuterium atoms. The nuclear polarization is measured with a Lamb-shift polarimeter. For common control of the two systems, industrial equipment was selected providing reliable, long-term support and remote control of the target as well as measurement and optimization of its operating parameters. The interlock system has been implemented on the basis of SIEMENS SIMATIC S7-300 family of programmable logic controllers. In order to unify the interfacing to the control computer, all front-end equipment is connected via the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus. The process control software was implemented using the Windows-based WinCC toolkit from SIEMENS. The variety of components, to be controlled, and the logical structure of the control and interlock system are described. Finally, a number of applications derived from the present development to other, new installations are briefly mentioned.