In industrial automation, the word alarm is often used for almost everything that goes wrong.
A motor fails to start.
A tank reaches a high level.
A VFD trips.
A communication module disconnects.
An operator …
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, …
Read MoreIn industrial automation, faults are not just “alarms”.
They are controlled safety states that protect:
MachinesProcessesOperatorsProduct qualitySystem integrity
But one of the most important parts of fault design is not just detecting the …
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