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Encoder Glossary

20 Oct 201920 Jan 2020

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 201915 Aug 2020

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…

Introduction to relays

24 Jul 201915 Mar 2020

By OMRON. What are relays? In a very basic sense, a relay is simply a binary actuator. At any point in time it has one of two steady states -…

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…

Technical Explanation for Proximity Sensors

26 May 201915 Mar 2020

By OMRON. What is a proximity sensor? "Proximity Sensor" includes all sensors that perform non-contact detection in comparison to sensors, such as limit switches, that detect objects by physically contacting…

Measuring and Monitoring Relays Application Guide

9 May 201915 Mar 2020

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…

Circuit Breaker Glossary

17 Apr 201922 Apr 2019

By Schneider Electric. Bare-cable connector: Conducting part of the circuit breaker intended for connection to power circuits. On PowerPact circuit breakers, you can use Schneider Everlink lugs or copper/aluminum lug…

Basic Principles of Motor Controls

1 Apr 201915 Mar 2020

By Mike Holt. Introduction This post discusses the basic concepts of motor control, including “motor control language” and the types of wiring diagrams used. Motor Control Circuits Motor control circuits…