Industrial automation

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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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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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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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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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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How Modbus is used in Industrial Networks

Modbus is an open standardized communication protocol that was founded by Modicon. Initially it was designed for the communication among…

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Network Access Control Techniques

Access control methods are required in a network to ensure that only one user of the network is able to…

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