PLC Sinking and Sourcing Explanation
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PLC Sinking and Sourcing Explanation

PLC Sinking and Sourcing describes a current signal flow relationship between field input and output devices in a control system…

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Sink or Source? Normally Open or Normally Closed?

We discuss concepts of Sink or Source used in electrical circuits or in PLC wiring. Also we deal with basics…

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Tunable Diode Laser Analyzer Working Principle

Tunable Diode Laser (or TDL) measurements are based on absorption spectroscopy. The TruePeak Analyzer is a TDL system and operates…

  • Electrical Basics

Difference between Stepper Motor and Servo Motor

Stepping Motors and Servo Motors are almost same usage for positioning but are entirely different systems, each with its pros…

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Difference between Pneumatic, Electrical & Hydraulic Actuators

Major Difference between Pneumatic, Electrical & Hydraulic Actuators. Read about Pneumatic Actuators, Electrical Actuators & Hydraulic Actuators. Pneumatic Actuators A…

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Spring and Diaphragm Pneumatic Actuators

Spring and diaphragm pneumatic actuators can be "direct-acting", meaning that air to the diaphragm casing pushes the actuator stem downward.…

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Encoder Working Principle

Encoders are used to translate rotary or linear motion into a digital signal. Usually this is for the purpose of…

  • Electronic Devices & Circuits

Operation of Zener Diode Voltage Regulator

A rectifier with an appropriate filter serves as a good source of d.c. output.  However, the major disadvantage of such…

  • Electronic Devices & Circuits

pi filter Operation

The below Fig shows a typical capacitor input filter or π- filter. It consists of a filter capacitor C1 connected…

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Choke Input Filter Operation

The below Fig. shows a typical choke input filter circuit.  It consists of a Choke L connected in series with the…