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Concentration Inflow Measurement Affected by Pressure
Posted by Maj on 17 August, 2017 - 10:28 am
Sludge concentration measurement in pipeline using back-scatter infrared sensor but the pressure prevent the reading .
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By Mike W on 18 August, 2017 - 10:27 am
The comment on liquid slurries/stratification is very important. Additionally have you...
By d on 18 August, 2017 - 9:33 am
Ok I understand your static sample is from the process, and answers that question. You've...
By Maj on 18 August, 2017 - 3:21 am
Thank you very much for your reply. Well, I don't understand what you mean by how the process grab...
By d on 17 August, 2017 - 12:53 pm
Definitely not pressure. Typically it is the optical window and its cleanliness. How do the...
Synchronize 4 Motor Lift
Posted by JP on 17 August, 2017 - 2:33 pm
Need help synchronizing four 12 VDC motor lift using Gama Inc controller
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Small servomotor
Posted by Vivanco Fernando on 7 June, 2002 - 4:53 pm
Need to find a small servomotor with low speed (4 rpm)and low torque
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By Gabrielle on 17 August, 2017 - 2:10 pm
That Portescap address can't be reached. The current address is: http://www.portescap.com Also,...
Remote Operate Control Valve
Posted by Neamen A. on 17 August, 2017 - 9:23 am
Is there a system that allows you to operate a control valve remotely that is about 8 miles away?
Indramat DSC3
Posted by psmith49 on 15 August, 2017 - 1:49 pm
Need troubleshooting help or troubleshooting guide.
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Detecting a small magnetic field using Hall Effect Sensor
Posted by Anonymous on 7 June, 2003 - 2:21 am
I have a problem, i want to detect a magnet which have a small magnet for a long distance using Hall Effect Sensor.
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By Turgut on 8 August, 2017 - 8:22 am
I am looking for a sensor to detect a 4mm neodymium magnet from a distance of 5cm. With a small...
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Radar Type Level Transmitter
Posted by mahmudrezasumon08 on 25 July, 2017 - 8:56 am
Frequency impact on performance of non contact type radar level transmitter
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By mahmudrezasumon08 on 1 August, 2017 - 3:03 am
Thanks Fabricio_Andrade, So i think i should talk with the suppliers as so far i understanding...
By Fabricio_Andrade on 31 July, 2017 - 5:12 am
"As the signal with the high frequency and low wavelength scattered with the wave of the...
By mahmudrezasumon08 on 29 July, 2017 - 4:06 am
But some vendors are saying for turbulence or vapor and condensation application low and mid...
By d on 28 July, 2017 - 1:55 pm
The frequency itself is less important that the service conditions you've described. You'll be...
By Fabricio Andrade on 25 July, 2017 - 11:48 am
Hi, There is a huge difference between the frequency bands. Basically, the difference is the...
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Wiring Up 7 Emergency Stops on a Conveyor
Posted by GregR on 22 March, 2017 - 11:57 pm
Looking for a diagram for wiring emergency stops on a conveyor.
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By semorgan33 on 21 July, 2017 - 9:00 am
When installing the E-Stop Safety Chain it is important to install a dual circuit that terminates...
By GregR on 15 July, 2017 - 6:23 am
Yeah we had to swap some weirs around, add a few relays, and adjust the program a bit to get it in...
By BillyMac on 14 July, 2017 - 8:25 pm
Hi Greg Haven't seen a follow-up on your problem and I've been off-line for a while, so I'll...
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Before powering up VSD
Posted by K C Oh on 30 November, 2003 - 12:11 pm
Do VSD which has been stored for more than 3 yrs need to "pre-charge" before powering with main supply?
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By Bob Peterson on 18 July, 2017 - 7:57 pm
The manual will have more info....
By Afak on 18 July, 2017 - 2:11 pm
Please I need more details about this point. There is York chiller with vsd drive panel reads...
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Inverter with Lower Voltage Motor
Posted by Richyboy on 1 July, 2017 - 7:58 am
Using a 460v Inverter with a 400v motor
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By JRaef2 on 5 July, 2017 - 6:40 pm
No problem. The inverter is the same, only the nameplate changes. Inverters, especially from...
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Clarification on Correct Servo Polarity Check
Posted by Amal on 13 June, 2017 - 3:37 am
Questions about Servo polarity check during valve calibration.
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By CSA on 27 June, 2017 - 2:27 pm
I want to add one more clarification. On a working three-coil servo-valve if the polarity of...
By CSA on 26 June, 2017 - 3:35 pm
Thanks for the feedback! I'm a terrible proof-reader of my own writing, and there are a...
By LOppong on 26 June, 2017 - 2:29 am
CSA, My confusion has been cleared by your in-depth explanation. But just in case, here...
By Amal on 26 June, 2017 - 2:10 am
CSA, Thank you so much for your elaborate explanation. I've always felt the Control Spec...
By CSA on 14 June, 2017 - 5:55 pm
Amal, So, I need to make a correction. The allowable range of null bias current is -0.13% to...
By CSA on 13 June, 2017 - 2:58 pm
Amal, Describe the method used to check/verify BOTH servo-current polarity AND to adjust the...
GE DC 300 Drive FL15 VFBLS Fault
Posted by Dennis J. Reisinger on 16 June, 2017 - 7:51 am
Heidelberg 9 unit press with dual DC300 drives. Primary drive faults during jog.
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Sludge Concentration Inline Measurement
Posted by Maj on 13 June, 2017 - 4:11 am
suspended solid measurement in pipeline (Sludge Concentration) in sewage. up to 7%
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By Maj on 14 June, 2017 - 8:30 am
Hi, thank you for your reply. It's primary sludge. It's feed to drum thickener from big sewage...
By Woolsey-Mike on 13 June, 2017 - 9:35 am
Hi Most important is what kind of sludge, not just concentration. Primary, Waste Activated,...
Pick and Place Fabrication
Posted by harderbetterfasterstronger on 9 June, 2017 - 11:43 am
Need information on all considerations for the manufacture of pick and place units.
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Cut to Length Servo Control
Posted by Cinger on 31 May, 2017 - 7:53 am
Which application is best suited for this?
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By oneye14 on 5 June, 2017 - 12:08 pm
You need to give a better idea of how physically your cutting system works and tolerances required....
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AC Stepper Motor Drive
Posted by alakin on 27 February, 2017 - 11:49 am
What goes with AC stepper drive, a stepper AC motor?
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By panasonicplc on 5 June, 2017 - 12:43 am
AC servo motor, DC servo motor, that is no problem....
By aradmin on 4 June, 2017 - 12:03 am
Hello Friends. I am Jack. You ask AC stepper motor is not correct. In fact no name AC...
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induction Motor V/Hz Ratio Is Low - Effect?
Posted by dirtyc on 17 May, 2017 - 10:55 am
Induction motor run at a lower than designed V/hz ratio...what happens?
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By dirtyc on 2 June, 2017 - 2:01 pm
>Post some details about your drive and how you set it up. >For example, one thing that...
By JRaef2 on 23 May, 2017 - 9:31 pm
Post some details about your drive and how you set it up. For example, one thing that comes to mind...
By RoyMatson on 18 May, 2017 - 12:54 pm
320/460 = 69% are you sure you don't have the drive configured for a different maximum frequency? I...
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Overheating Motor
Posted by Cesar_ist on 28 January, 2017 - 1:45 pm
Old automatic lathe's motor has overheating problems because it changes direction of rotation to unscrew.
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By Cesar_ist on 1 June, 2017 - 7:23 pm
Dynamic Braking has been the solution, the results have been good, the objectives have been met ...
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Wiring Diagrams for Rotork Electric Actuator
Posted by varatharajan on 28 May, 2017 - 11:33 am
Need manual and wiring for rotork model k30 F10A
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By varatharajan on 31 May, 2017 - 11:17 pm
I didn't see anything in the terminal box....
By David_2 on 28 May, 2017 - 7:52 pm
I dread start-ups with Rotorks for just this reason. The three times I was involved there there was...
By Bob Peterson on 28 May, 2017 - 2:34 pm
Most of the ones I have seen have a wiring diagram on the inside cover of the terminal box....
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Oscilations with Multiple PIDs
Posted by felix on 21 May, 2017 - 6:15 am
Control of a (simulated) humanoid robot with PIDs to control each joint: osculations at 0.5*simulation frequency (=0.5*control frequency)
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By d on 21 May, 2017 - 12:20 pm
You have to look at the physical geometry of your system to sort out the interactions, since every...
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Communicating with an Allen Bradley 1394 GMC Digital Servo
Posted by Shoaib on 18 May, 2017 - 1:22 am
Problems Communicating with Allen Bradley 1394 GMC turbo system
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By Ikhtiander on 18 May, 2017 - 7:40 pm
Hi Shoaib Please check this link : ...
Connectors for AB Kinetix Drive
Posted by Rob Riley on 17 May, 2017 - 5:40 pm
Need connectors for the Allen Bradley Kinetix 5500 drive power in/out, encoder, DC power, etc...
Allen Bradley 1336 PLUS Drive - Restart After a Power Blip
Posted by Suleman on 11 May, 2017 - 10:50 am
Allen Bradley 1336 PLUS drive trips off after a power blip. Faults show power line loss and low bus fault.
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How to Brake Single Phase Motor
Posted by ETI2K on 25 July, 2015 - 9:03 am
Trying to reduce motor stop time after removal of power. Tried DC injection with limited effectiveness. Need to find a better method.
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By Tom Smith on 9 May, 2017 - 5:08 pm
There is an excellent product for single phase applications, called, "Brake Pak", made by...
Conecting a FC51 Danfoss VFD Using MODBUS
Posted by PARDEEP on 4 May, 2017 - 10:56 am
Controlling a FC51 Danfoss VFD with a PLC to start, stop & jog the drives.
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SER Speed Control
Posted by latsanyEE on 25 April, 2017 - 10:00 pm
SER Speed Control
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By latsanyEE on 3 May, 2017 - 2:30 am
Hi CSA, Thank you very much for your suggestion. Lasany...
By CSA on 1 May, 2017 - 2:43 pm
Latsany, After using my preferred World Wide Web search engine, I believe the place to start...
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Modbus RTU over Ethernet
Posted by Craig on 2 March, 2009 - 1:05 pm
RTU over Ethernet Problem
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By ElenRey on 26 April, 2017 - 8:57 am
Hello, here is an article about Modbus data over ethernet -...