SCADA and HMI Systems – Differences, Similarities, Purpose

Learn the SCADA and HMI systems differences between them, similarities, purpose, and applications in industrial automation.

What are Inverse Time and Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breakers?

Learn the inverse time and instantaneous trip circuit breakers principle, operation, advantages, and disadvantages.

Explaining Various Types of Analog Instruments

Study various types of analog instruments like 2, 3, and 4 wire sensors and the analog signal types (volt, ohm, milli Amps).

Proper Earthing Practices Used for PLC Control Panel

In this post, we will cover the basic topics on how to follow standard earthing practices used for a PLC control panel.

Impulse Line – Purpose & Tapping Point Location

An impulse line is a small bore pipe that is used to connect a tapping point in a pipeline to the measuring instrument.

Types of Calibration

Types of Calibration are Mechanical, Thermal, Electro-technical, Optical, Fluid Flow, Radiological, and Medical Devices Calibration.

Hierarchy of Calibration Organizations

The calibration hierarchy helps us to record the sequence of calibrations performed on an instrument from a reference standard to the final measuring system.

Difference between Accuracy and Precision

Accuracy is how close a value to its True Value. Precision is how repeatable a measurement is. Learn the difference between them with examples.

Download Electrical Enclosure Book

Electrical enclosure is used to protect devices from hazardous environments. Download electrical enclosure book from automation direct.

Difference between Soft Starter and VFD

Both soft starter and VFD can start and stop the motor but the main difference is VFD can do the speed control of motor also.