17. High-Speed Counters and Encoders


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In the previous post, we covered standard PLC counters such as:

CTU = Count Up
CTD = Count Down
CTUD = Count Up / Count Down

Those counters work well for many basic counting …

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9. Number Systems for PLC Technicians


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When working with PLCs, it is important to understand that the controller does not “think” the same way humans do.

Humans normally use the decimal system:

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …

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Servo Motors, Servo Drives, and Encoders Explained for Automation Technicians


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A Basic Introduction for Automation Technicians

Introduction

In industrial motor control, we often work with contactors, overload relays, motor starters, VFDs, and three-phase AC motors. These systems are excellent for running motors …

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