Industrial Automation, PLC, VFD, and Troubleshooting
One of the most confusing topics for many automation technicians is sinking and sourcing.
You may hear people say:
PNP sensorNPN sensorSourcing inputSinking inputCurrent sourcingCurrent sinking
At first, it sounds complicated. But the …
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One of the most common problems when troubleshooting a Variable Frequency Drive is not electrical power, not the motor, and not even a bad drive.
Many times the real issue is …
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When a Variable Frequency Drive is controlled from external pushbuttons, selector switches, relays, or PLC outputs, the technician must understand the difference between 2-wire control and 3-wire control.
These two control …
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A PLC does not control a machine by itself. It needs a way to receive signals from field devices and send commands back to …
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