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 …
Read MorePLC Safety Basics
In industrial automation, safety is not just another PLC input.
Safety devices are used to protect people from hazardous machine motion, stored energy, electrical hazards, pneumatic movement, hydraulic force, …
Read MoreIntroduction
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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