An encoder is a device that provides a digital output as a result of an angular or linear displacement. The…
Transfer Functions A transfer function is a mathematical formulation that relates the output variable of a device to the input…
The diagram below shows a digital control system for a drill press that includes: the input, digital processor, drill-positioning mechanisms,…
Analog voltage or current signals are hardwired between the transmitter and the receiver. These analog signals can be relatively be…
Industrial networks have evolved to become an integral part of manufacturing replacing the point-to-point communication at all levels. At lower…
A load cell converts a force (usually the gravitation force from an object being weighed) to a strain which can…
Automatic voltage Controllers hold a regular voltage level to electrical tools loads that require a steady, dependable voltage supply. With…
The block diagram below illustrates the basic elements of a minicomputer system for speed and voltage control as well as…
The increasing application of microcontrollers in low cost sensors and actuators has provided opportunities for adding diagnosis and configuration data…
Enclosures are designed to isolate apparatus from certain conditions. In addition they are used to protect personnel from unsafe, accidental…
