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What is the difference between SCADA and HMI?
SCADA: Monitors and controls industrial processes across multiple locations. HMI: The graphical interface where operators interact with machines.
- SCADA: Monitors and controls industrial processes across multiple locations.
- HMI: The graphical interface where operators interact with machines.
See lessWhat is MES in Industrial Automation?
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is software that tracks, monitors, and manages manufacturing operations in real-time to improve efficiency.
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is software that tracks, monitors, and manages manufacturing operations in real-time to improve efficiency.
See lessWhat is the difference between Hardwired Control and PLC Control?
Hardwired Control: Uses relays, timers, and contactors (rigid and difficult to modify). PLC Control: Uses programmable logic, making it flexible and easier to modify.
- Hardwired Control: Uses relays, timers, and contactors (rigid and difficult to modify).
- PLC Control: Uses programmable logic, making it flexible and easier to modify.
See lessWhat is an RTU in automation?
RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) is used in SCADA systems to collect sensor data and send it to a central control system over long distances.
RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) is used in SCADA systems to collect sensor data and send it to a central control system over long distances.
See lessWhat are the main types of industrial robots?
Articulated robots (robotic arms) SCARA robots (high-speed assembly) Cartesian robots (XYZ linear movements) Collaborative robots (Cobots) (work alongside humans)
- Articulated robots (robotic arms)
- SCARA robots (high-speed assembly)
- Cartesian robots (XYZ linear movements)
- Collaborative robots (Cobots) (work alongside humans)
See lessWhat is the role of robotics in Industrial Automation?
Robots perform repetitive, dangerous, and precision-based tasks in industries like automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, reducing labor dependency and increasing productivity.
Robots perform repetitive, dangerous, and precision-based tasks in industries like automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, reducing labor dependency and increasing productivity.
See lessWhat is PID control?
PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) is a control loop mechanism used in process automation to maintain desired output by adjusting system parameters dynamically.
PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) is a control loop mechanism used in process automation to maintain desired output by adjusting system parameters dynamically.
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