Industrial automation

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…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago

How to Wire an Industrial Control Motor

Option 1: With a Toggle Switch Let’s consider a simple three-phase, 480V AC motor control circuit consisting of a contactor,…

11 months ago

Basic Features of Cascade Control

A cascade control system typically consists of a primary or master controller that generates a control function that serves as…

11 months ago

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.…

11 months ago

Key Requirements for Industrial Control Computers

A computer is often used as part of a control system. The input data is typically from the operator’s commands…

11 months ago

A Basic Introduction to Ladder Diagrams for PLC Programming

The ladder diagram which is a special type of wiring diagram consists of two power rails, which are placed vertically…

11 months ago

Centralised vs. Decentralised Control Systems

Centralised control is usually carried out via computer software, having as inputs all the available sensors and producing signals for…

12 months ago

Actuators as Automation Components

An actuator is normally controlled by the controller. The actuator, in turn, changes the output of an automated process. The…

12 months ago

The Performance Limits for PID Controllers

PID Controllers can be applied successfully to most control problems in process control, electrical drive systems and servo mechanisms due…

1 year ago