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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Engineering manual of automatic control for commercial buildings
The purpose of this manual is to provide the reader with a fundamental understanding of controls and how they are applied to the many parts of heating, ventilating, and air… Read more
Nov 16, 2016
PLC ladder and sequential programming for industrial automation
The PLC scans its inputs and, depending on the program, switches on or off various combinations of outputs. The logic state of the output depends on the input conditions and… Read more
Nov 13, 2016
Low voltage motors – Installation, operation, maintenance and safety manual
These instructions must be followed to ensure safe and proper installation, operation and maintenance of low voltage motors. They should be brought to the attention of anyone who installs, operates… Read more
Nov 06, 2016
Installation guidelines for AC power drive systems (VSDs and motors)
Power drive systems (PDS) are used by a number of various standards. They consist of a Complete Drive Module (CDM) and a motor, together with their interconnections, they do not… Read more
Oct 12, 2016
Guidelines for PLC installation, start up and maintenance
The design of PLCs – programmable controllers includes a number of rugged features that allow PLCs to be installed in almost any industrial environment. Although programmable controllers are tough machines,… Read more
Sep 28, 2016
Guidelines for automating manufacturing systems with PLCs
Many PLCs and their configurations are available, even from a single vendor. But, in each of these there are common components and concepts. The most essential components are: Power Supply… Read more
Sep 21, 2016
The basics of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
SCADA is an acronym for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. SCADA systems are used to monitor and control a plant or equipment in industries such as telecommunications, water and waste… Read more
Sep 07, 2016
Guidance For Using Variable Speed Drive (VSD) In Irrigation Pumping
Pumping water for irrigation can be a major expense for irrigated farms. In 2003 more than 500,000 pumps were used for irrigation, and the total estimated energy cost nationwide was… Read more
Jul 02, 2016
Variable Speed Drives – Guide To Energy Savings
Electric induction motors run at fixed speeds and are ideally suited to applications where a constant motor output speed is required. However, there are some applications where varying motor output… Read more
Jun 29, 2016
Basic training for industrial electric motors, gearmotors and AC/DC drives
Another commonly used electric motors in industrial applications are the direct current motors. It is often used in applications where adjustable speed control is required. Permanent magnet DC designs are… Read more
Jun 04, 2016
Premium Efficiency Motor Selection and Application Guide
A motor can be marketed as a NEMA Premium motor if it meets or exceeds a set of minimum full-load efficiency levels. These premium efficiency motor standards cover the 1… Read more
Apr 09, 2016
Learn PLC programming (relay sequences control)
This text book introduces basic knowledge you should be aware of for relay sequences control together with simple examples for first-time users of PLCs. Descriptions in this text book are… Read more
Mar 05, 2016
Course On Electrical Machines and Drives For Students
The purpose of these notes is be used to introduce Electrical Engineering students to Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Electrical Drives. Starting from basic concepts, the student is led to… Read more
Feb 13, 2016
Industrial control wiring and cabling guide
Electrical equipment uses a wide variety of wire and cable types and it is up to us to be able to correctly identify and use the wires which have been… Read more
Jan 16, 2016
Basics Of Motor Starters And Contactors
Welcome to this EATON’s guide, which is about starters, devices that control the use of electrical power to equipment, usually a motor. As the name implies, starters “start” motors. They can… Read more
Dec 12, 2015
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