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Three-phase motors with three or six wires have limited options for wiring, but are easier to use and have important…

Three-phase motors with three or six wires have limited options for wiring, but are easier to use and have important roles to play. Learn the difference between three- and six-wire three-phase motors for low and high voltage applications.

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and…

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low…

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track…

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility…

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with…

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.

Should you connect a DC power supply to ground or not? The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. This article…

Should you connect a DC power supply to ground or not? The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of grounding DC power supplies.

When it comes to electrical grounding, many strategies are employed to accomplish different tasks. One of the main…

When it comes to electrical grounding, many strategies are employed to accomplish different tasks. One of the main reasons for grounding equipment is for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

Networked remote I/O allows us to work with a machine center separately from the rest of the system, and drop the…

Networked remote I/O allows us to work with a machine center separately from the rest of the system, and drop the solution right in place.

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the…

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?