Ericson’s 3000 Series Pro Reel Industrial light-duty cable reel is ideal for use in environments including commercial and industrial workshops, automotive garages, machine shops, and more. These reels feature a high impact, corrosion resistant non-metallic housing for increased durability. The reel can mount to a wall or ceiling, and it is capable of swiveling […]
Ham-let’s H-300U series needle valves feature stainless steel and brass construction in both straight and angled patterns and a variety of stem types ranging in sizes from 3mm to 12mm. The included packing bolt allows for easy panel mounting, so no packing disassembly is required. The chevron stem packing provides low operating torques, and […]
Electric motors are the backbone of modern automation. Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, and the resulting motion and torque drive a load. A simple DC motor has a stationary set of magnets in the stator and an armature with one or more windings of insulated wire wrapped around a soft iron core […]
Factory resetting your ABB ACS380 can be an easy way to fix potential configuration issues or give you a clean slate to work from if you are altering your application. Performing a factory reset on the ACS380 is easy to do with its keypad and menu interface. To do so, navigate to the parameters […]
This procedure will describe how to perform the basic startup process for ABB’s ACS380 AC Drive. Follow along with the video for assistance. To perform a basic startup on the ABB ACS380, begin by powering on the drive. It will ask you to select the appropriate unit (either US or International) and press ok […]
The main menu of the ABB ACS380 is a scrolling menu with its options represented by icons, rather than the text labels that you may be used to on other drives. The top icon is the motor data menu. This is where you will configure motor parameters. The next icon, which looks like a […]
Peak voltage is a voltage waveform that is measured from the horizontal axis at the 0 height reference mark to the top of the waveform, known as the crest of the waveform. It is important to note that there is a distinction between peak voltage and peak-to-peak voltage. Peak voltage measures the positive peak […]
Extech’s 407730 digital sound level meter features an analog bar graph with a 30dB range that updates every 40 seconds. It is capable of measuring sound in a 40 to 130dB range. It includes an analog AC output for connection to chart recorders and dataloggers, and it can record MIN and MAX values over […]
It is important to maintain your variable frequency drive for maximum performance and safety, and doing so is easier than you may think. Integrating these simple steps into your preventative maintenance program can help ensure many years of trouble-free service from your drives. To maintain a VFD, there are three main factors to keep […]
When choosing the appropriate drive to run a belt conveyor, there are some key characteristics to keep in mind. For ideal belt loop operation, you will likely want your drive to feature closed loop, dynamic response, long motor cable length, overload torque, and slip compensation. Other features such as long acceleration and deceleration may […]
Honeywell’s BZ series microswitches are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and feature precise operating characteristics and enhanced life. These large snap-in switches offer precision operation and sensitive differential travel. Additional features include a rugged electrostatic epoxy-coated metal housing, a precise mechanism for increased repeatability, side or flange mounting, and a removable terminal enclosure for easy wiring. […]
Gefran’s 40TB digital panel meter is a microprocessor based 2-channel alarm unit featuring surface mount technology and a comprehensive, yet efficient operator interface. It features two 4-digit displays for two process variables and engineering unit indications. It can also display a red LED bar graph to display process variables and peak variables. Three LEDs […]