Tag: Automation
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Input & Output Modules of a PLC – Types & Applications
The input/output modules act as the signal interface between the monitoring sensors and actuators, and the controller. Additional they provide electrical isolation, if needed, to convert the input signals into an electronic format appropriate for evaluation by the controller; the I/O modules provide the memory storage and format the output signals for displays and control…
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Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) – Features & Applications
What are Programmable Automation Controllers? Programmable automation controllers (PACs) are process controllers with an open configuration and possessing the enterprise integration power of a PC-based structure. In other words, PACs are industrial controllers that combine the functionality of a programmable logic controller (PLC) with the processing capability of a PC. Basic Features of Programmable Automation…
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The Role Played By Edge Computing in Manufacturing
Edge computing can be defined as a distributed computing framework that brings enterprise applications closer to data sources like local edge servers. In manufacturing, edge computing offers an effective processing and storage choice since intensive data handling and storage can be kept on the plant floor. Edge computing has developed, and plays an important role…
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How PLC Systems are Protected from Plant Voltages
Internally a PLC typically operates at 5 V dc. The external devices such as solenoids, limit switches, motor starters, etc. operate at voltages up to 110 V ac. The mixing of these voltages will cause irreparable damage to the PLC electronics. A less noticeable problem may occur from electrical noise introduced into the PLC from…
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Actuators as Automation Components
An actuator is normally controlled by the controller. The actuator, in turn, changes the output of an automated process. The actuator in an automated process may in actual fact be several actuators, each of which provides an output that drives another in the series of actuators. Let’s consider the hydraulic actuator that controls the position…
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Adaptive Control System
Adaptive control system adjusts to changes and modifies its parameters to fit the prevailing circumstances. The adaptive control system is based on the use of a microprocessor as the controller. Such a device enables the control mode and the control parameters employed to be adapted to fit the prevailing circumstances, modifying them as the circumstances…
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The Role of Forms in Robotics: Creating Smart Data Inputs for Automation
Introduction Hello and thank you for joining us here in the exciting realm of robots and automation! Prepare yourself for the “forms” notion, which is the ultimate game-changer that will determine the efficiency and smarts of operations. Prepare to have your mind blown! Okay, let’s get started on this exciting voyage! In the field of…
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5 Control Techniques – Their Features & Applications
We have a number of control theories that have been put forward on how to design control laws to accomplish various purposes. Generally they can be classified as follows: Classical Control This control technique deals with the behaviour of dynamical systems, which typically have inputs and how their behaviour is modified by feedback, employing the…