When you get the call, “The motor won’t start,” you’d best have a logical and systematic plan in place to approach the problem. “Easter egging” just doesn’t work unless you happen to be very lucky!

FPGAs have made significant strides as engines for implementing high-performance signal processing functions, whether for ASIC replacement or performance acceleration in the signal processing chain ...

The Machine Primary Control Elements (MPCE) 1 and 2 are typically a relay with force guided contacts. When a safety interlock, light curtain, or e-stop switch opens a circuit, the MPCE NO contacts ...

Today, the electric industry has a full toolbox available to provide highly advanced technological solutions to the problems facing the distribution network. It also has an assortment of standards for ...

Page 2 of 3 Higher Capabilities for Safety-Rated Control Circuits May 01, 2005 SAFETY interlocks, safety light curtains, and other safety equipment are the visible part of a machinery safeguarding ...