Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 2: Power Fundamentals: Why is 24V DC Used?

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 2: Power Fundamentals: Why is 24V DC Used?

If you’re working in, on, or around industrial control cabinets, you’ve probably noticed that most of the devices within these panels are operating at 24 volts Direct Current. But did you ever stop to think why 24 volts is used? In this episode of the Control Cabinet Classroom, we explore the various features and benefits of this technology, and why it’s the go-to for use in control cabinet power and design.

 

 

 

WEBINAR SERIES: Expanding to Include PANEL Q&A Sessions

WEBINAR SERIES: Expanding to Include PANEL Q&A Sessions

In an effort to continue to share best practices and share their many years of technical knowledge with their customers and sales teams, nVent HOFFMAN has expanded its webinar series to include five additional PANEL Q&A Sessions. These PANEL Q&A sessions are intended to provide a 10 to 15 minute overview on the topic followed by a Q&A session with a panel of nVent HOFFMAN technical experts.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Wins Order to Provide Control System and Field Instruments for Gas-fired Power Plant in Turkmenistan

Yokogawa Wins Order to Provide Control System and Field Instruments for Gas-fired Power Plant in Turkmenistan

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has recently announced that its subsidiary Yokogawa Turkey Industrial Automation Solutions A.S. (Yokogawa Turkey) has won an order to provide a control system and field instruments for the Zerger gas-fired power plant in Turkmenistan. The order was received from Renaissance Heavy Industries, a major construction company in Turkey that is involved in the construction of this plant for Turkmenenergo, a state-owned power utility in Turkmenistan.

 

 

 

ABB to Make Digital Service Available Free of Charge to Help Customers Maintain Production

ABB to Make Digital Service Available Free of Charge to Help Customers Maintain Production

During this unprecedented crisis, ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business is working to help customers and partners keep production lines going and to enable businesses to continue to function while many are working from home. From Friday March 27, ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business has been making key software services available free of charge to their customers until the end of 2020. 

 

 

 

Siemens Connects Healthcare Providers and Medical Designers to Produce Components Through Additive Manufacturing

Siemens Connects Healthcare Providers and Medical Designers to Produce Components Through Additive Manufacturing

In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, Siemens is making its Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network along with its 3D printers, available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components. The AM Network connects users, designers and 3D-print service providers to enable faster and less complicated production of spare parts for machines like ventilators.

 

 

 

Stuck at Home? Study for ISA’s CAP Exam Virtually with EC00M

Stuck at Home? Study for ISA’s CAP Exam Virtually with EC00M

ISA’s Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course (EC00M) is a self-paced, online course created to prepare automation professionals for the ISA CAP exam. Maximize your downtime and enhance your automation knowledge and skills in the comfort of your own home. As an online course, EC00M allows you to study anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.

 

 

 

Reinventing the Way Buildings Work: Johnson Controls Releases Enterprise Management 2.2 Platform

Reinventing the Way Buildings Work: Johnson Controls Releases Enterprise Management 2.2 Platform

Johnson Controls recently announced the release of Enterprise Management 2.2, an advanced version of the cloud-based analytics platform designed to help enterprises get the most out of their buildings. This innovative platform allows organizations to turn insights into action, helping meet energy, sustainability and occupant satisfaction goals.

 

 

 

Lumen: New Feature on the Mobile App

Lumen: New Feature on the Mobile App

Lumen have recently announced the new complete eCommerce experience on lumen.ca, involving several benefits and a few impacts such as an update of the mobile application. The brand new version of the Lumen Mobile App not only includes all its previously available functions, but also offers a new feature: the complete order for approval feature. Previously, it was only possible to send an order for approval. Now, you get the full experience with the option to approve these orders.

 

 

 

Wieland Offers Certified Electrical Safety Engineer (CESE) Certificate Courses

Wieland Offers Certified Electrical Safety Engineer (CESE) Certificate Courses

Certified Electrical Safety Engineer (CESE) certificate courses are the best way to make sure your team is up to speed on the latest laws and standards for functional machine safety in manufacturing. Wieland Electric provides industry recognized SGS-TÜV Saar certification, which covers the functional safety aspects of machinery with a focus on programmable electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical aspects.

 

 

 

Virtual Reality Workplace Tour of Brave Control Solutions

Virtual Reality Workplace Tour of Brave Control Solutions

Brave Control Solutions are excited to be able to finally share the launch of an exciting project they had the privilege to be a part of. Workforce Windsor Essex over the last year has partnered with numerous local companies to film full 360° virtual reality tours of their workplaces in order to showcase more in depth the breadth of careers available to students and prospective jobseekers.