Industrial control

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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Key Causes of Uncertainty in Control Systems

One of the objectives of a control system is to achieve good plant performance in the face of uncertainty. The…

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How Synchros are used as Position Transducers

Let’s consider the transformer in Figure 1.0 whose secondary winding can be rotated with the respect to the primary winding.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Control Modes in Automation Systems

The mode of control is the way in which a control system makes corrections relative to an error that exists…

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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…

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