SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) are two of the most widely used technologies in industrial automation. While both offer monitoring and control, they have different architectures, scopes, and focus. This affects their control capabilities, response times, flexibility, and scalability. SCADA vs. DCS: Which one is best for your industrial…
The Internet of Things (IIoT). is a network of internet-enabled devices that offers superior data collection, device management, and convenience. We will explore how IIoT can help you predict maintenance issues and mitigate equipment failure to reduce downtime. It can also prolong equipment lifespan, save money, make external stakeholders happy, and even keep your workforce…
Harmonic distortions are a common problem in the industrial sector. They cause power inefficiencies and technical issues in industrial control panels and connected electronic equipment. But what are they, what accuses them, and more importantly, what can you do to mitigate these problems? This short guide to harmonic distortion in industrial control panels has the…
The industrial revolution paved the way for industrial automation, and it has made a huge impact in the years that have followed. Now, amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, automation and technological advancements play a bigger role than ever. Those first automated machines addressed the needs of the times and freed the labor…
Redundancy is a crucial factor in any industry. It ensures that backup systems are available in the case of system or component failure. This entails maintaining duplicated or even triplicated components or systems, for prompt and efficient disaster management. This is why understanding redundant PLC systems is so important. Understanding Redundancy Architectures: Hot Standby vs….
Your electronics and the electrical enclosures that house them are constantly subjected to a range of hazards. Some come from within, caused by voltage spikes, power surges, and heat. Others come from outside, caused by contaminants in the air or even extreme environments due to adverse weather. Fortunately, with the right design features, your control…
Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control is a type of feedback controller that adjusts a system input according to the difference between a control variable and its desired value. However, PID controllers often need to be tuned to achieve optimal performance. This is why loop tuning is so crucial in industrial automation control systems, including those in the…
In recent years, the industrial sector has had to face its responsibility towards the environment. There is a growing focus on sustainable materials and practices, particularly, energy efficiency. And no industry feels this responsibility more keenly than the forestry industry. Join us as we examine the reasons why energy efficiency is so important to the…
Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, vary the frequency and voltage of electric motors to adjust speed and torque. In doing so, they improve the overall efficiency of your industrial applications in various ways. What’s more, advancements in variable frequency drives maximize the benefits. Want to know more about what the latest VFDs can do for…
There can be no doubt that automation has changed, and will continue to change, the way industrial and manufacturing businesses operate. The results — higher accuracy, efficiency, and productivity, and the optimization of labor — speak for themselves. But to get the most out of industrial automation, you need the option of remote monitoring. Remote…
