Industrial Automation is the automation of production through the use of control systems, comprising machines, actuators, sensors, controllers like DCS & PLC and networks.
Definition of CNC programming What are the types of CNC programming methods? Programming in CNC machines includes three basic methods Manual CNC Programming Conversational CNC Programming CAM CNC Programming How to find the right CNC programming type for your needs? Manual programming Advantages of manual programming Dis-Advantages of manual programming Conversational programming Advantages of conversational …
What is a Terminal Block? A Terminal block is a type of electrical connector that is used to connect wires or cables together. It consists of a block of insulating material with a series of terminals or connectors mounted on it, which are used to terminate the wires or cables. Terminal blocks are typically used …
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A marshalling cabinet is a type of electrical enclosure that is used to organize and terminate field wiring in an industrial control system. It typically contains a series of terminal blocks or connectors that are used to connect field wiring to the control system. Here is a diagram of a typical marshalling cabinet: What is …
Temperature gauge: Various types of gauges used in industries are discussed below: 1. Bimetal Dial Thermometer Temperature Gauge: Features: Specifications: Ordering Information MODEL: BDT 2. Gas Filled Dial Thermometer Temperature Gauge: Features: Specifications: Ordering Information: GDT-R / GDT-C GDT-R – Rigid Stem GDT-C – Capillary Type 3.Liquid-Filled Dial Thermometer Temperature Gauge: Features: Specifications: Ordering Information …
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What is an instrumentation cable? What are the types of network cables used in communication system? What are the Different Types of Cables used in Instrumentation? To convey electric signals from one point to another, there are various types of cables used in instrumentation. 1. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable: STP cables are further classified …
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What is a process alarm in Control System? An alarm system is created to govern the attention of plant operators to serious conditions of the existing status of the process plant. Various types of alarms in DCS/PLC: Types of alarms available in control system 1. Process Alarm: These are the alarms related to the process …
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What is Dry Contact? Dry contacts are known as voltage-free contacts or potential-free contacts. These contacts don’t provide any power or voltage source from the switch. But power or voltage source is provided from an external source. The contact current for these dry contact is less than one milli-ampere. The power supply must be provided …
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In this article, we will discuss the various methods of controlling the temperature of the superheater. What is a Superheater? Why is it used in the boiler? A superheater is a set of parallel tubes connected between the two headers to minimize the pressure drop. The purpose of a superheater in the boiler is to …
How do Boiler accessories help in increasing Boiler efficiency? In any process industry or a power plant efficiency is an important factor that needs to be considered. And are aimed to increase the efficiency Feeding water directly to the boiler drum without preheating requires more fuel to generate the steam. This is not so efficient. …
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