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An Introduction to Synchronized Motion Control

Learn about what synchronized motion control is, including its different types and applications.

6 hours ago by Anish Devasia

Common Motor Windings and Wiring for Three-Phase Motors

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.

2 days ago by David Peterson

Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

January 09, 2021 by David Peterson

Introduction to Basic Three-Phase Motor Control Circuits

This article explains several common control circuit designs for the most typical three-phase motor requirements.

January 05, 2021 by David Peterson

In Introduction to Types of Closed-Loop Motor Control

Learn the basics of four common types of closed-loop motor control and see how they work for different applications.

January 03, 2021 by Anish Devasia

How Pulse Width Modulation is Used in Variable Frequency Drives

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create analog-type signals from a digital source, such as with motor drives.

December 30, 2020 by David Peterson

Understanding Industrial Three-Phase Voltage Systems

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor and smaller branch circuits that feed every one-phase receptacle and lighting system.

December 14, 2020 by David Peterson

Introduction to Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects

This article will provide an overview of Rockwell's library of process objects programming instructions and faceplates and how they are used.

November 26, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

Position Sensors in Robotics

Learn about the different types and uses for position sensors in robotics.

November 04, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

The Difference Between Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft Starters

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 

October 17, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

Industrial Motor Health Tips and IIoT Solutions

Learn about tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health.

October 11, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

Common Sources of Failures in Mechanical Systems

What causes mechanical failure? Learn about three major sources of failure points in any mechanical assembly and a few tips to minimize failure.

October 03, 2020 by David Peterson

A Comparison of Mechanical Power Transmission Methods

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and power must be transmitted from the motor to the final load(s) device. Choosing between transmission methods isn’t always simple, but a few key properties can help to make the choices easier.

September 23, 2020 by David Peterson

Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and PROFINET

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.

August 26, 2020 by David Peterson

Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.

August 18, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Motion Control Systems: Velocity and Acceleration Feedforward

Learn the strategy called feedforward which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.

August 14, 2020 by David Peterson

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.

August 10, 2020 by Mitesh Agrawal

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

August 03, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Intergral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to minimize the effects.

July 28, 2020 by David Peterson

How to Troubleshoot Encoders with an Oscilloscope

In this article, learn the different errors that keep an encoder from working correctly and how to troubleshoot issues using an oscilloscope and other T&M tools.

July 20, 2020 by Anish Devasia