New Micro PLC provides PAC power with extremely fast processing speeds, high capacity programming and data memory, and ability to handle up to 126 analog I/O. IDEC Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA, May 19,

With its 2,060 I/O capacity, the MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC can control large machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities, providing more capabilities for the most demanding applications. I

Problems Created by Harmonics Excessive heating and failure of capacitors & capacitor fuses, Transformers, electric motors, fluorescent lighting ballasts, etc. Nuisance tripping of circuit breaker

Q: What is the ACS800-PC? A: The ACS800-PC is a new cabinet drive offering for the ACS800 product family.  It uses the ACS800-U4 drive module package in a 2000mm Rittal enclosure.   Q: What does "PC

Are external fuses required on the input of PS5R or PS3L series power supplies? As there are internal fuses on the input of these power supplies, an external fuse is not required. However, the inter

Q: What is a harmonic? A: A harmonic is a sinusoidal component of the voltage wave from and is a multiple of the fundamental frequency (60Hz in the US).  Non-linear loads such as diode and thyristor

DEC’s MicroSmart FC6A receives Good Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion IDEC Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA, November 30, 2016 - IDEC Corporation’s MicroSmart FC6A PLC (Programmable

Description of AC Motor Operation Three phase AC motors are comprised of two major components, the stator and the rotor. The stator is a set of three electrical windings held stationary in the motor