Connectors

Thanks to advances in material protection, nearly every component is found out of the control panel

Connectors and cables are connecting more devices using faster speeds and in rugged environments

Noise between the conductors and compromised signals can interrupt transmission

Over the years that I have been writing for Control Design, the majority of my articles have focused on the deployment of automation. My view, from a guy in the trenches, is intentional...

ASi-5 Slave/IO-Link Master with four ports integrates sensors and actuators where needed

For those who think it's okay to open a control enclosure and see a monochromatic rats nest of wires without any wire labels, you should be aware, that's worst-case practice