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24Jul 201930 Jul 2019

Introduction to relays

By OMRON. What are relays? In a very basic sense, a relay is simply a binary actuator. At any point…

26May 201930 Jul 2019

Technical Explanation for Proximity Sensors

By OMRON. What is a proximity sensor? “Proximity Sensor” includes all sensors that perform non-contact detection in comparison to sensors,…

19May 201930 Jul 2019

Basic Principles of Motor Controls

By Mike Holt. Introduction This post discusses the basic concepts of motor control, including “motor control language” and the types…

Encoder Glossary

20 Oct 201923 Nov 2019

By SICK/Stegmann Absolute encodersAbsolute encoders generate information about position, angle and rotation counts in type-specific angle steps. For this, a unique code pattern is assigned to each angle increment. The…

Throw away your relays

29 Aug 201923 Nov 2019

By ABB Low Voltage If you appreciate the wisdom of combining the fax, scan, and copy functions into a single device, the benefits of combining the function of relays and…

Drives

Cost benefits of AC drives

By ABB. In addition to their technical advantages, AC drives also provide many cost benefits. In this post, these benefits are reviewed, with the costs divided into investment, installation and…

Did you know? Omron’s IP67G-rated sensors are immune to damage from cutting oil

19 Jul 201921 Jul 2019

By OMRON. Cutting oil is a mainstay of industries that involve metalworking, but it can be extremely harsh on delicate technologies like sensors. In fact, 30% of component failures are…

Line and Load Reactors Basics

11 May 201915 Sep 2019

By TCI Trans-Coil. Reactors can protect both motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) from harmful current and voltage spikes. Reactors also help reduce power line distortion, known as harmonics, by…

Measuring and Monitoring Relays Application Guide

9 May 201914 Jul 2019

By Omron Automation. Measuring and monitoring relays are like automobile assurance. Even if you are careful, car accidents will occur. Even if you are careful with motors, malfunctions will occur.…

The Solid State Advantage

2 May 201914 Jul 2019

By OMRON Automation. A solid-state relay (SSR) is an electronic switching device that switches on or off when a small external voltage is applied across its control terminals. SSRs consist…

Drives

How To Maintain A VFD Drive

28 Apr 201914 Jul 2019

By Dave Polka, ABB. Do you know how to maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)? Doing so is easier than you might think. By integrating some simple, logical steps into your…

Drives for applications in hygienic areas

21 Apr 201918 Jul 2019

By SEW Eurodrive. High demands are placed on hygiene both for the production of beverages and food and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Often, regulations stipulate a completely germ-free…

Common Modular Enclosure Misperceptions

21 Apr 201930 Jul 2019

By Rittal. Every industry has its misconceptions, and the modular enclosure business is no exception. Modular enclosures have gained acceptance in almost every industrial market, however misperceptions continue to exist.…