Single-phase and 3-phase AC squirrel cage induction motors need some type of control circuit to initiate a start or stop function. The two types of ladder control circuits commonly used are the 2-wire ...

Speed, torque, and horsepower are three inter-related parameters in motor control. The speed of a motor, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm), defines a motor's ability to spin at a rate per unit ...

Editor’s note: This month we are pleased to have Colin Wells from Texas Instruments as our blogger. In modern industrial control systems, 4-20 mA current-loop transmitters remain one of the most ...

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In hydronic heating, to control where heated water goes to various sections of a building, the system might rely on two or more zone valves. A zone valve opens or closes based on demand from a ...

Electrical Function Integration places the control over exactly where components, wire, conductors and connectors are in the hands of the designer. Source: Q5D Wire harnesses are the backbone of ...