Industrial Automation, PLC, VFD, and Troubleshooting
Introduction
Industrial motor control is one of the most important foundations for automation technicians, electricians, and maintenance personnel. Motors are everywhere in manufacturing: conveyors, pumps, fans, agitators, compressors, mixers, packaging equipment, …
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In industrial motor control, one of the first concepts every automation technician must understand is the difference between the power circuit and the control circuit.
Both circuits work together, but they …
Read MoreWiring Diagrams, Ladder Diagrams, Single-Line Diagrams, and Block Diagrams
Introduction
Reading motor control drawings is one of the most important skills for an automation technician. A motor control panel may look complicated …
Read MoreThe Foundation of Industrial Motor Control
Introduction
The Start/Stop seal-in circuit is one of the most important circuits in industrial motor control. If you understand this circuit, you are building a strong …
Read MoreUnderstanding Automatic Restart, Seal-In Logic, and Motor Control Behavior
Introduction
In industrial motor control, two of the most common control methods are two-wire control and three-wire control.
Both methods can start and stop …
Read MoreThe Hardware Behind Industrial Motor Control
Introduction
In industrial motor control, two of the most common devices inside a control panel are the contactor and the motor starter.
At first, they may look …
Read MoreProtecting Motors from Excessive Current and Overheating
Introduction
Overload protection is one of the most important parts of an industrial motor control system. A motor can be connected correctly, the contactor can …
Read MoreHow Automation Technicians Read Motor Data in the Field
Introduction
A motor nameplate is one of the most important sources of information on an electric motor. Before replacing a motor, setting an …
Read MoreThe Industrial Workhorse of Motor Control
Introduction
Three-phase AC motors are one of the most common types of motors used in industrial automation. They are found in conveyors, pumps, compressors, fans, mixers, …
Read MoreUnderstanding 3-Phase Motor Wiring, Low Voltage, High Voltage, and Rotation
Introduction
Three-phase motors are common in industrial automation, but one area that can confuse technicians is motor lead connections.
When you open a …
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