This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by DigiKey: This article briefly reviews the international safety standards and their applicability. It also examines the uses of the various communications protocols before digging into use cases ranging from tabletop assembly stations to entire factories for types of safety controllers like fixed function, reconfigurable, and…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by DigiKey: This article begins with a brief look at the transition from the automation pyramid in Industry 3.0 to the automation pillar in Industry 4.0, reviews several options for deploying networks to carry both urgent and non-urgent traffic, and considers how TSN fits in and…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Grace Technologies: In the complex and hazard-prone environment of industrial settings, arc flash stands out as a formidable risk, capable of causing severe injuries and equipment damage. Understanding and mitigating these risks is not just a safety measure but a necessity. This blog delves into…
This is an excerpt from a recent publication by Rockwell: This document from Rockwell Automation provides a programmer with details about each available for a Logix-based controller. This manual also gives you guidance and examples to monitor and process discrete and analog inputs and outputs for controlling devices. To read the complete article, click on…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Antaira: The demand for high-efficiency and uninterrupted wireless communication has grown exponentially in recent years. The advisements in the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN technology have led to organizations becoming more dependent on wireless communications for daily activity that was once only available through wired LAN…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by exida: The IEC61511 standard requires that any failures that occur within the Safety InstrumentedSystem (SIS) are investigated.  The reason for this is that we need to understand whether the failure was dangerous or safe, and whether the failure was random or systematic.  This is important for several…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by rf Ideas: When not secured, HMIs can become vulnerable points of entry for bad actors, potentially leading to unauthorized access and disruptions in operations. This poses significant risks to employee productivity, data integrity, and worker safety. An HMI is a technology or system that serves…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Premio: This article explains all autonomous driving levels, from the essential assistance of Level 0 to the fully independent marvels of Level 5; each level unfolds a new chapter in the story of how vehicles transform from mere modes of transport to intelligent, self-driving entities….
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Banner: Vibration sensors are designed to attach to industrial assets, particularly machinery with high-speed rotating components, to monitor the amount and characteristics of their vibration. Specifically, vibration monitoring continuously measures a rotating asset’s root mean square (RMS) velocity, which provides a uniform measure of vibration…
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Electromate: Encoders are pivotal sensor components in mechatronic automation, converting mechanical motion into an electrical signal that can be interpreted for precise control and positioning of mechanical parts. Rotary encoders are essential in translating rotational motion into a quantifiable electronic signal. They come in two…
