Latest Connectors, Wire & Cable Technical Articles

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this…

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition…

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and how they work together.

What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into…

What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into the benefits and challenges.

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences between office networks and industrial networks.…

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences between office networks and industrial networks. Find out what those differences are in this article.

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the…

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the difference between two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire RTDs.

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must…

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols…

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a…

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in…

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in control cabinets and other wiring needs in an industrial facility.

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios…

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various…

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various industries with specific applications.

Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and…

Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and system configuration (wye or delta). Learn the details and wiring options of these versatile motors.