AS-i is an acronym for Actuator Sensor Interface. AS-i is a versatile, low cost cabling solution that has been designed specifically for use in low-level automation systems where it is a digital repla.....

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Ingress Protection (IP) ratings specify the environmental protection an enclosure provides. These are developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization......

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With the increase in digital computing technology, conversion of digital information to a voltage or current is frequently needed. A digital to analog converter (also called DAC or D-to-A ) is a devic.....

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Linear Scale is used to provide a feedback of the displacement of any axis on a machine. This article analyses the two different ways of mounting the scale/scanner combination and discusses the pros' .....

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A stand-alone programmable fluid dispensing system using a Logic controller from Allen Bradley called PICO. The preset volume to be dispensed is selected by the selector switch. When the ‘Start’ butt.....

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Fanuc Power Mate (Models D, F) has an option called “Workpiece Number Search”. Using this option, the PMC can initiate the execution of a specified part program. This is especially useful in cases whe.....

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For machining very large programs on a general purpose CNC, the internal part program memory may become a constraint. DNCI is an add-on to the AUTO mode of the CNC where instead of executing the part .....

Submitted By : The Controlon Team Submitted On: 3/11/2003 Total Views: 240 Total Comments: 0