Automation

How Controllers are used in Industrial Automation Systems

In many process control systems, microprocessor based programmable logic controllers are used for decision making due to the sophistication of…

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Types and Operations of Wired Ethernet Networks

Ethernet plays an important role as a communication platform for automation systems. The Key strength of Ethernet is in its…

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Basic Features of Controller Area Network (CAN)

Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication protocol developed primarily for applications in the automotive industry. It is also…

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Technical Aspects of Foundation Fieldbus

Foundation fieldbus (FF) is an all-digital, serial, two-way communication system for industrial applications. Foundation fieldbus specifications include two different configurations:…

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Topological Network Structures used in Fieldbus Systems

Topology is an important property of fieldbus. It is employed in the selection and definition of the best and suitable…

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Direct Digital Control (DDC)

In direct digital control (DDC) a single computer is able to carry out PID control for multiple loops at the…

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Feedforward Control

Feedforward control is based on principle of pre-emptive load counter-action i.e. if all major loads (i.e. disturbances) on a process…

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Benefits of Cascade Control

We know very well that closed loop control provides increased performance over open loop control. So it would be rational…

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The Basics of Ladder Diagrams for Programming PLCs

The ladder diagrams are universally used as a symbolic and schematic way to represent the interconnection between the elements in…

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Basic Features of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

In distributed control system, each process has its own separate controller located at the site. These local controllers are interconnected…

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