Industrial control

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…

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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,…

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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…

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Fuses & Circuit Breakers vs. Overload Heaters for Industrial Motor Protection

A key component of any motor control circuit is some kind of device to detect a condition of excessive overload…

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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.…

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Industrial Motor Control Using Contactors

Motor contactors are large, high-current rated electromechanical relays. These are special relays in the sense that, they have heavy duty…

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Advantages of Fluid Power over Electric Power Systems

Generally fluid power systems tend to be insufficient, requiring much more energy input to the fluid than what is extracted…

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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…

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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…

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What are Control and Instrumentation Cables?

While power cables are what we can refer to the “arteries” of industry, control and instrumentation cables are its “nerves”…

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