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What is the difference between Stepper Motor and Servo Motor?
Stepper Motor: Moves in discrete steps, best for positioning applications. Servo Motor: Provides precise motion control with feedback, used in robotics and automation.
- Stepper Motor: Moves in discrete steps, best for positioning applications.
- Servo Motor: Provides precise motion control with feedback, used in robotics and automation.
See lessWhat is OPC in automation?
OPC (OLE for Process Control) is a standard protocol that enables communication between different industrial automation devices and software.
OPC (OLE for Process Control) is a standard protocol that enables communication between different industrial automation devices and software.
See lessWhat are the safety measures in Industrial Automation?
Emergency stop systems Safety relays and PLCs Machine guarding Light curtains and interlocks Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Emergency stop systems
- Safety relays and PLCs
- Machine guarding
- Light curtains and interlocks
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
See lessWhat is Modbus protocol in automation?
Modbus is a communication protocol used for data exchange between automation devices like PLCs, sensors, and controllers.
Modbus is a communication protocol used for data exchange between automation devices like PLCs, sensors, and controllers.
See lessWhat is VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)?
VFD controls the speed of electric motors by adjusting voltage and frequency, improving energy efficiency and performance.
VFD controls the speed of electric motors by adjusting voltage and frequency, improving energy efficiency and performance.
See lessWhat 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)
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