Automation and Control Books / Guides
This section covers guides related to automation and control systems as well as information technologies that will help you to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services.

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Lecture notes in electrical drives and traction systems for students (7th semester B.Tech)
DC motors are widely used in many speed-control drives. Open-loop operation of DC motors may be satisfactory in many applications. When the load increases the speed of the motor drops… Read more
Sep 05, 2018

How To Pick The Right Stepper Motor For The Job And What You Need To Know
There are a many types and variations of stepper types, some of which require very specialized drivers. For our purposes, this guide will focus on stepper motors that can be… Read more
Nov 27, 2017

PLC Implementation Of Beverage Routing Control Algorithm Using RSLogix5000 Software
This thesis involves translating object oriented logic for route control to structure oriented control logic. The structured algorithm is developed using the RSLogix5000 software, a tool that supports the IEC… Read more
Nov 12, 2017

AC motors starting, breaking and protection systems (with failure analysis)
This guidance is devoted to starting and braking systems and the protection of asynchronous motors of all types. Motor protection is required to ensure the installations work properly and to… Read more
Sep 25, 2017

A Guide for Practical Use Of Industrial Control Panels and Electrical Equipment of Industrial Machinery
This manual is a supporting guide produced by Siemens experts working in the field of low voltage controls and distribution. This manual is intended for the following target groups Plant… Read more
Sep 20, 2017

Automation and control of industrial machinery and processes – Theory and practice
Generally speaking, automation is the use of control systems such as numerical control, programmable logic control, and other industrial control systems. Together with other applications of information technology like computer-aided… Read more
Sep 04, 2017

Electric motors – Energy efficiency reference guide for novice & experienced users
A world without electric motors is difficult to imagine. From the tiniest motor found in a quartz watch to a million-plus horsepower motor powering a ship, motors are used in… Read more
Aug 02, 2017

Adjustable speed drive motor protection applications and issues
The uniqueness of the electrical environment (asynchronous connection to power system, variable frequency operation, and harmonics) on the output of adjustable speed drives (ASDs) requires special consideration to be given… Read more
Jul 10, 2017

SCADA system fundamentals for electrical engineering students
SCADA system at its fundamental level is actually an industrial control system. It uses computer based control systems that monitor and control industrial processes that exist in the physical world…. Read more
Mar 08, 2017

Automation control system specification, design and installation guide
The following is a general guide to the specification, design and installation of automated control systems. The information and references are presented in a logical order that will take you… Read more
Feb 07, 2017

Wiring manual for command & signalling, automation, motor applications and power management
The Wiring Manual has been classic for over 50 years and is probably the most popular publication of the EATON company. Worldwide distribution has given it new impetus in recent… Read more
Jan 29, 2017

Technical specification for SCADA and automation systems
Global sections of the SCADA database configuration need to be updated to allow navigation to and from the site to be consistent with all other sites. The following is required:… Read more
Jan 25, 2017

PLC handbook – A practical guide to programmable logic controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are often defined as miniature industrial computers that contain hardware and software used to perform control functions. More specifically, a PLC would be used for the… Read more
Jan 11, 2017

All about wiring of electric motors
Diagrams indicate the voltage-free or current-free status of the electrical installation. A distinction is drawn between: Block diagram – Simplified representation of a circuit with its main parts. It shows how the electrical… Read more
Dec 20, 2016

Practical guide to SCADA systems for industry
A SCADA (or supervisory control and data acquisition) system means a system consisting of a number of remote terminal units (or RTUs) collecting field data connected back to a master… Read more
Dec 07, 2016

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