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Optimizing Space Utilization and Security Through Control Panel Design
 This white paper explores how applying more effort during the design process can improve control panel security and save significant space compared to conventional panel design approaches. It presents design approaches and components that allow for greater design flexibility. This design flexibility also includes reducing the space needed for security... Read More |
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PLCs and PACs Simplify Data Acquisition: Powerful PLCs and PACs Have Built-in Data Acquisition, Data Logging and Data Analysis Functionality
Data acquisition, data logging and data analysis are required functions for most modern industrial control systems. The simplest and lowest cost way to provide these functions is often by using the same platform that’s providing real-time control—namely the PLC or the programmable automation controller (PAC). A few years ago... |
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A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design and Installation - Parts 1 & 2
The following is Part 1 and 2 of a four-part series of articles on Control System Design that can act as a general guide to the specification, design and installation of automated control systems. The information and references are presented in a logical order that will take you from the skills required to recognize an operation... |
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What Does Daisy Chaining Mean for Power Supplies?
Daisy chaining refers to a wiring scheme in which several devices, such as power supplies, are connected directly in series. This type of wiring is also referred to as "looping through". The English term “Daisy Chaining” is used colloquially, since the structure is vaguely reminiscent of a daisy chain. The principle can be used both to achieve a higher total... |
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Why IO-Link Is Like an Industrial Version of USB
Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the past few years, you’re probably running into a lot more sensors and I/O components offering IO-Link to communicate with the PLC. With all this IO-Link buzz in the air, I’d like to explore all the exciting possibilities that IO-Link brings to automation and industrial connectivity with you, over the... |
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Four Easy Methods to Improve Your Electrical Safety Program
You may be required to maintain or participate in an Electrical Safety Program within your organization. Whether you're new to the program or a seasoned veteran, the times change along with innovation and ingenuity. These factors provide a tremendous opportunity to enhance your program. Here are four easy methods to ensure you are |
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Streamlined HMI is Key to 41 Substation Rollout of SCADA System at Co-op
One of the largest electric cooperatives nationally, Berryville Arkansas-based Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, faced an ongoing challenge of efficiently managing their large and geographically dispersed network of substations. Without an ability to remotely monitor substation performance or receive notifications from remote... |
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What Does Derating Mean for Power Supplies? And When Is It Necessary?
Derating is a protective measure which allows the use of power supplies at high temperatures, at high altitudes or in alternative mounting orientations. In this blog article you will learn what you should consider when it comes to derating. Most power supply manufacturers specify ratings for lifetime, output current, and reliability for their products. |
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Complete Automation Overhaul Benefits Smaller Utilities
Traditionally, small municipal electrical utilities like the one in the City of Seguin, Texas have believed that implementing a SCADA was simply out of reach, due to the perceived high initial costs, high licensing fees, and complexity of such systems. However, advancements in web-based SCADA systems have transformed the process of installing... |
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What To Look For In Electrical Panel Manufacturers In 2022
The open market is a beautiful thing for both buyers and sellers. It allows craftsmen to leverage their particular expertise to start a business, and potential customers the freedom to choose which business they think is worth their patronage. The reasons for choosing a vendor can vary. Sometimes customers base it on how clever the advertising is or |
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Q&A With HELU: Ferrules
A popular trend that is growing in the US market is the use of ferrules, also known as end sleeves, to terminate single and multi-conductor wires, e.g. in the terminal blocks within a machine’s control panel. For US equipment manufacturers that export to Europe, using ferrules is a requirement to receive CE certification so that a company can do business... |
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Types of Stainless Steel ties | Pan-Steel
Panduit offers a variety of premium stainless cable ties manufactured from 304/316 stainless steel. Pan-Steel stainless steel cable ties are ideal to use in cable management ,signs and boards, electric vehicles, heavy duty, ship building and oil & gas projects. |
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Reduce your cabling workload – With Weidmuller's ready to connect solutions
Machine and system cabling is becoming an increasingly complex task. Weidmuller can help you master your cabling workload! |
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NOARK's New A32 Air Circuit Breaker
The NOARK Electric A32 family of UL1066 Listed and ANSI C37 compliant Air Circuit Breakers provide comprehensive ratings and exceptional quality to LV Switchgear and Power Distribution OEMs. A32 breakers offer ampere ratings from 800A to 3200A and IC ratings up to 100kA at 600Vac. Manufactured under world-class quality processes in our ISO9000 certified factory, these breakers offer outstanding value in today’s competitive manufacturing environment.
- 800A through 3200A Drawout
- 800A through 2500A Fixed
- 800A through 3200A Non-Automatic Switch
- IC ratings up to 100kA at 600V, 50Hz or 60HZ
- Short-Time Withstand, 100kA at 600V
- 10,000 Mechanical Operations*
- 6000 Electrical Operations*
- 3 Pole and 4 Pole designs
- UL 1066 Listed
- Meets ANSI C37.13; C37.16; C37.17; C37.50
- Approved to CSA C22.2 No. 31
- Arc Flash Reduction Maintenance Mode
- Zone Selective Interlocking
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Things to Consider in Corrosive Environments — Allied Electronics & Automation
Hoffman corrosion inhibitors protect
- Interior components of electrical enclosures, boxes, consoles and wireways
- Interior components of electronic enclosures
- Electrical and electronic equipment and controls
- Parts and components that are packaged in crates during shipping and storage
- Switch gear and relay cabinets
- Interiors of pipes, conduits and fuse boxes
- Process control computers, instruments and recording devices
- Tool chest interiors and contents
- Equipment stored at construction sites - Chief Advantages
- Protects against salt and high humidity
- Eliminates the need of oiling, plating or dipping metal
- Puts protected equipment to use immediately without degreasing or coating removal
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Transform building performance with Desigo PXC controllers from Siemens
Efficient building automation systems can transform buildings and make them sustainable by optimizing their operation at every level. With Desigo PXC controllers, building equipment moves from inefficiency to assets equipped with powerful automation for better energy use, remote operation connectivity and healthy environments for occupants. |
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An Intro to Closed-Loop Cooling for Enclosure Air Conditioners
Electrical enclosures containing expensive and heat-sensitive components need to be cooled in order for them to continue to operate efficiently. One solution to prolong the life-span of these components is a closed-loop special purpose enclosure air conditioner. This video explains the principles involved in closed-loop cooling and the benefits one should expect when using these enclosure air conditioning units. |
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