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Encoder working principle

Encoders are used to translate rotary or linear motion into a digital signal. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and more. Read now.


Burkert pneumatic valve: types and working principle

Burkert Pneumatic Valves main types and principle of working. Burkert 3 way valve, 4 - and 5 way valves.


Which is more efficient AC or DC motor?

AC and DC motors, how to select the best electric motor for your application? Learn the differences, advantages, and industrial applications of these motors.


How do you select a VFD for a motor?

The most important consideration when choosing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is to know the type of load that is being applied to the motor because it will determine the size and cost of the VFD.


What is DC Gear Motor?

Gear motors are used in a wide range of applications where lower shaft speed and higher torque output is needed. Learn how DC Motors and Gear Motors function.


Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Working Principle

Variable frequency drive, vfd working principle. VFD block diagram, vfd drive working principle. VFD is shorted for Variable Frequency Drive -- that's used to make an AC motor working in variable speed


Types of Variable Frequency Drives

To overcome the high power consumption in factories and to increase the efficiency, VFD was introduced four decades ago but the circuitry was not strong enough.


What is a Flow Meter

A flow meter is a device used to measure the volume or mass of a gas or liquid. Flowmeters are devices that measure the amount of liquid, gas or vapor that passes through them.


Solenoid Valve Types | Functions of a Solenoid Valve

Solenoid valves are control units which, when electrically energized or de-energized, either shut off or allow fluid flow. The actuator takes the form of an electromagnet


Frequency inverter - definition, setup, and types

Where are frequency inverters used? Frequency inverters for every kind of plant and machine. A frequency inverter is a device for regulating the speed of electric motors.


Encoder Basics: Selecting the Right Type

Choosing the best encoder for the job requires knowledge of the most important encoder properties as well as the application’s control requirements.


Electrical Safety Work Process

What is an electrically safe working procedure? The first safety step when working on electrical systems, Electrical Safety Work Practices Plan.


ABB ACS550 Common Fault Codes

A listing of ABB ACS550 faults, causes, and corrective actions. To begin with, let's look at the typical abb alarm 2021 and error messages of frequency converters, which are displayed on the user's screen.


Siemens Medium Voltage Drives

What is a medium voltage drive? Difference between LV MV and HV. Siemens Medium Voltage Converters and their main types.


What is a rotary encoder. Types and definition

Short review of rotary encoder types, their working principle. Discribing what is an encoder used for.


What Is Servo Motor and How It Works

A short review of servo motors, how they work and their main types. Main principles of a servo motor construction.


Siemens Low Voltage Drives

What Are Low Voltage Drives and Where Are They Used. The Range of Siemens SINAMICS. Types and the main difference.


Different types of solenoid valves

What is solenoid valve and its types? Description of the main solenoids.


Siemens Drive Technology: reliability and highest quality

What Is so Special in Siemens Industrial Drives? A short review of types and series.


What is the difference between vfd and vsd?

A short review of the difference between variable speed drive and a variable frequency drive, their description and key benefits.