A star-delta starter, also known as a Wye-Delta starter, is a popular way of reduced-voltage motor starter. It is especially helpful when the objective is to reduce the high inrush current. This current appears during direct-on-line …
A circuit breaker is a small device with a very crucial functionality. It keeps electrical systems safe. It stops electricity when something dangerous happens. It protects people, buildings, and equipment. It reacts when the current …
A motor starter is a simple device that controls an electric motor. It is used to safely turn the motor on and off and protect it during operation. A contactor and an overload relay are …
Programming machines to do what you want, specifically with PLCs (programmable logic controllers), is essential in the industrial automation world. For a long time, the standard way to do these tasks meant using visual, “drag-and-drop” …
When it comes to the world of compact programmable logic controllers (PLCs), one of the most important of this kind is Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200. It was introduced as a modern successor to the highly successful …
Modern industrial automation demands reliable communication. In engineering decisions, the choice of network protocol is critical. Ethernet (TCP/IP) is a popular networking protocol. It is used worldwide to connect devices in homes, offices, and data …
The Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) controller is important for industrial automation. Apart from PID, there is the existence of more advanced control methods like model-based and adaptive controllers. Nevertheless, PID loops are the most used controller in …
An interlock is a safety method used to prevent dangerous electrical or mechanical conditions. It works by allowing one action only when another condition is met. This creates a controlled sequence. The purpose is to …
This is one of the very important terminologies in modern industrial automation. A PID controller is a control algorithm used to maintain a process variable, such as temperature, flow, pressure, or speed, at a desired setpoint. A …
A contactor is an electrical device, a specific type of relay. It is used to switch an electrical circuit ON or OFF. It is very useful for high-power applications for its capacity of to control …