Tech & Buying Guide

In industrial automation, earthing provides a safe, low-resistance path for electrical fault currents. It protects both equipment and personnel by diverting excessive current directly into the ground. Proper earthing is fundamental to PLC, DCS, and control system reliability, ensuring stable operation even under fault conditions.

A practical overview of designing an automated car parking system using PLC programming. Learn how sensors, counters, and interlocking logic work together to optimize vehicle management in industrial automation environments.

In modern industrial automation, three control systems dominate: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Remote Terminal Units (RTU). Each serves the same goal—monitoring and controlling processes—but is optimized for different applications and environments.

In industrial automation, a control system includes input devices, controllers, and output devices. Sensors collect data, controllers process signals, and actuators perform actions. Among them, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) offer versatile, reliable control for complex processes from manufacturing to wastewater treatment.

Loop checks are essential in the commissioning and maintenance of control systems. They verify that instruments, transmitters, and controllers within a process loop operate correctly. This article explains the fundamentals of loop checks, their types, and best practices in industrial automation environments.