Industrial Automation, PLC, VFD, and Troubleshooting
An interlock is a condition used to prevent two incompatible or unsafe actions from happening at the same time.
In simple words:
An interlock blocks an action when another condition makes that …
Read MoreSeal-In Circuits Explained
A seal-in circuit is one of the most important basic patterns in PLC ladder logic and relay logic.
It is commonly used when an operator presses a momentary Start …
Read MoreMotor Feedback, Faults, and Interlocks: Command vs Proof in Industrial Automation
One of the most important concepts in industrial automation is this:
A command is not the same as proof.
A PLC can …
Read MoreInside an Industrial Control Panel
An industrial control panel is the heart of many automation systems.
Inside the panel, power is distributed, control voltage is created, PLCs make decisions, inputs and outputs …
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