Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Industrial Applications
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are useful in increasing production and improving overall plant efficiency. PLCs can control individual … Read More
Motors Control
Types of PLCs
The type of programmable logic controller (PLC) that is used depends upon the application, size and number of … Read More
Variable Frequency Drive | Speed and Torque Control
AC motors produce work to drive a load by a rotating shaft. The amount of work produced is … Read More
AC Motor Braking Methods
An AC motor drive decelerates a motor at a controlled rate by placing an electric load on the … Read More
Electronic and Programmed Overloads
Electronic Overloads New motor starters normally include an electronic overload instead of heaters. An electronic overload is a … Read More
Variable Frequency Drive
AC motor drives are referred to as variable frequency drives, adjustable frequency drives, inverter drives, vector drives, direct … Read More
Digital Logic Functions | Digital Logic Gates
Control devices such as push buttons, limit switches, and pressure switches are connected into a circuit so that … Read More
Types of Electric Motors and their Applications
Although there are many different types and sizes of motors, most electric motors used in commercial and industrial … Read More
Electric Motor Nameplate Details Explained | Electric Motor Specifications
The nameplate on an individual electric motor tells the story of what the motor is capable of and … Read More
Reversing Three Phase Induction Motors
Three phase induction Motor rotation can be reversed by changing any two of the three lines feeding power … Read More
Start Stop Jog Circuit | Motor Control Circuit Diagram
Jog Circuit Definition The jog circuit is important to create a circuit that will allow the operator to … Read More
Two Wire & Three Wire Motor Control Circuit | Motor Control Circuit Diagram
Basic control circuits are a combination of electrical logic formations of wires. These combinations are designed to enable … Read More
Types of Single Phase Induction Motors | Single Phase Induction Motor Wiring Diagram
Single phase induction motors are traditionally used in residential applications such as ceiling fans, air conditioners, washing machines, … Read More
PLC Scan Cycle | PLC Programming Software
As there are many PLC manufacturers, there are as many software programming packages. Each manufacturer developed their own … Read More
PLC Programmable Logic Controller Hardware Components | PLC Hardware Basics
Programmable Logic Controllers Introduction Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) were first used commercially in the 1960’s. Since then, the … Read More