Industrial Automation, PLC, VFD, and Troubleshooting
In PLC troubleshooting, one of the most powerful and dangerous tools is forcing.
A PLC force allows a technician or programmer to manually override the normal state of an input or …
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In industrial automation, machine safety is not optional. Any machine with moving parts, motors, conveyors, pneumatic actuators, guards, doors, or operator access points needs a reliable safety system designed to …
Read MoreA Critical Difference Every PLC Technician Should Understand
In industrial automation, two words are often used together but do not mean exactly the same thing:
Permissive and Interlock
Both are used to control …
Read MoreSafety Should Not Depend Only on PLC Logic
In industrial automation, an Emergency Stop is one of the most important safety devices on a machine. It is not just another push …
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