Industrial control

Optothyristors: Features & Operation

Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs), Triacs and other solid-state devices used for switching larger voltages and currents ON and OFF are…

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What is Optimal Control?

Optimal control is whereby the requirements are formulated as either the minimization of a cost index or the maximization of…

2 weeks ago

Phase Locked Loop High Precision Motor Speed Control System

AC generators can be utilized in high precision control systems. The AC generator rotor is rotated by the rotating shaft…

4 weeks ago

How to Connect Discrete Sensors to PLC Inputs

Discrete Sensor Outputs   Basically sensor outputs can be categorized into two types: discrete also referred to discrete or logic…

1 month ago

Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioners: Function & Features

Valve positioners are motion-control devices that are made in such a way to actively compare valve stem position against the…

2 months ago

PLC Instruction Set

An Overview of PLC Instructions Types There are various types of instructions that are available in a PLC. The instruction…

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Input & Output Modules of a PLC – Types & Applications

The input/output modules act as the signal interface between the monitoring sensors and actuators, and the controller. Additional they provide…

2 months ago

What is Safety Related Control System (SRCS)?

This is part of the control system of a machine that prevents a hazardous condition from occurring. It can be…

3 months ago

Types of Load Cells and How Do They Work?

In the vast landscape of industrial measurement, load cells play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of…

3 months ago

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…

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