Industrial Automation, PLC, VFD, and Troubleshooting
PLC troubleshooting is not about guessing which part is bad.
A good Automation Technician follows a method.
When a machine does not run, the problem could be in many places:
Field device
Sensor wiring
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An HMI, or Human Machine Interface, is the screen that allows operators and technicians to interact with a machine or process.
A PLC controls the machine, but the HMI gives the …
Read MoreA PLC system can run for years with very few problems, but that does not mean it should be ignored.
A PLC panel needs preventive maintenance just like motors, gearboxes, sensors, …
Read MoreIn industrial automation, the words fault and alarm are often used together.
But they do not always mean the same thing.
A fault usually means something is wrong enough to stop equipment, …
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