Previously, the 24 Vdc power supplies that feed control circuits in automation systems were rugged and dependable, but not very efficient. They handled overloads and rarely failed, but they wasted energy and pumped heat into control cabinets. Using switch-mode power supply is a better option. They are smaller and more energy-efficient than linear units; however, switch-mode power supplies cause problems that linear supplies did not.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs) provide viable options for machine control. This Control Design collection explains the differences...
Motion control engineers tend to focus on torque and speed specifications during the design process, but often fail to notice the unique features that differentiate a high-quality...
This white paper describes advantages of using advanced angle sensor technologies and focuses on best practices for correctly implementing non-contact and touchless angle sensors...
