Automation

Basic Features of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers What is a Programmable Logic Controller? A PLC is a user friendly; microprocessor-based specialized equipment…

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Pneumatic Actuators

Valves cannot control a process by themselves. Manual valves require an operator to position them to control a process variable.…

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What is a Mechatronics System?

Mechatronics Mechatronics can be defined as a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of engineering dealing with the design of products whose…

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Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Speed Control of a DC motor

We can control the speed of a motor using an open loop control or closed loop control strategy. The open…

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Proportional Control Systems

The control mode In the proportional control mode, the final control element is throttled to various positions that are dependent…

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Principles of Control Systems

A control system is a system of integrated elements whose function is to maintain a process variable at a desired…

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