Industrial Automation is the automation of production through the use of control systems, comprising machines, actuators, sensors, controllers like DCS & PLC and networks.
Why do we use a normally closed push button as a stop PB? a. Normally Open (NO) contact, b. Normally Closed (NC) contact. What do you mean by Normally-Open Contact? What do you mean by Normally-Closed contact? In the above section we have studied the basic concepts. Now let us see. Why we must use …
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What is Metrology? Describe various metrology tools in modern CNC machine shops. A list of various metrology tools is shown below. A height gauge is another metrology tool in CNC machining to determine object height of large objects more precisely. Applications of Metrology Tools for CNC Machining Advantages of Metrology Tools for CNC Machining Limitations …
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Different Types of SCADA System Architecture What is Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System? Block Diagram of SCADA system The Block diagram shown below defines different blocks of the SCADA system In a SCADA system, both radio and direct wired connections are consolidated. But, SONET/SDH is used in power stations and railways. The communication …
In electrical systems, an “Earth pit” is a hole dug in the ground and filled with standard materials. Most of the time, earth pits are used to protect against short circuits. It also acts as a point of reference for different types of electric power sources. Since Earth Pits are easy to make and keep …
Define a Switch How do you classify the switches? Switches can be classified as Define Managed Switch Define Unmanaged Switch Difference between Managed Switch & Unmanaged switch A Managed Switch hierarchies LAN traffic by permitting higher user control for critical traffic, whereas an Unmanaged Switch consists of default settings. An unmanaged switch, on the other …
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What is a Smart Sensor? Working Principle of Smart Sensor What are the basic components included in a smart sensor? The Smart sensors typically include the following components shown below What are the main basic functions of Smart Sensors? The smart sensors perform four main basic functions such as This action is done by sensing …
What is Advanced Process Control system? Advanced Process Control Benefits Implementing advanced process control (APC) offers several benefits to industrial processes: What are the components of advanced process control? Here are the key components of APC: Process Models APC utilizes mathematical models that represent the behavior of the process. These models capture the relationships between …
An instrumentation cable is an essential component that plays a significant part in most power plants and in process industrial sectors. The instrumentation cable conveys electrical signals of the lower level to and from electronic controllers to indicate, regulate, & monitor these electrical signals. Generally, an instrument cable is considered the best cable for efficient …
Define Noise in measuring various parameter Unwanted or irrelevant signals that obstruct the precise measurement of a desired amount or characteristic are referred to as noise in measurements. What are the types of noise that occur during measurement? Depending on the measurement type being used, noise might take many various formsThey are Electrical Noise, Shot …
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Flame detector Types of flame detectors Depending on the sensing mechanism and power source, there are various types of flame detectors. The primary category of a flame detector is Because of its great accuracy, optical type flame detectors are utilized the most frequently among these three types. Optical type flame detectors Ultraviolet Flame Detector How …