Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.
Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?
Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing…
Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing finally catch up. But what can be done to prevent these rising costs?
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is…
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic,…
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.
In power generation facilities, operational commands are issued, then make their way to the final real-world breakers,…
In power generation facilities, operational commands are issued, then make their way to the final real-world breakers, before feedback commands relay the position back to the control system.
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to…
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.
Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads…
Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads toward a defined safe state under real‑world faults.
Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to…
Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices…
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices are a better fit for certain devices and situations.
Although ‘HMI’ has become synonymous with a durable, rugged touchscreen measuring 7 to 21 inches and mounted in a…
Although ‘HMI’ has become synonymous with a durable, rugged touchscreen measuring 7 to 21 inches and mounted in a control cabinet door, the reality of the interface extends far beyond this device.
A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in…
A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in motor circuits.
This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the…
This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.
Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of…
Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of industry-leading LED manufacturers.
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security,…
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security, environmental impacts, regulations, and more.
Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed…
Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.
Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be…
Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be helpful or required for outputs, inputs, and analog signals?
Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.
Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.
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