Instruments & Controls White Papers

Competence in Connection Technology
Description: Familiarizing the reader with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or the UL 508A standard for industrial control panels in the United States, this paper provides a step-by-step guide for determining the overall short circuit current ratings (SCCR) of... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Reducing Energy Costs with Energy Monitoring Devices
Description: Presenting examples of increasing or abnormal current draw in a facility, this paper details how energy monitoring devices can help the commercial utility customer to prevent unnecessary demand charges and to ensure that motors start sequentially.... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Sustainable Design for Industrial Machines
Description: This paper states how a machine builder can achieve a design strategy with improved efficiency, reliability, and safety, while also reducing the lifetime cost of the machine, by making low-voltage DC-based controls a design standard. Benefits... More
Publisher: Phoenix Contact
Release Date: 2009-11-20

Benefits of VLCD over VFD Modules
Description: Presenting the benefits of Vivid Liquid Crystal Display (VLCD), a re-engineered LCD module developed by Microtips Technology, this paper compares VLCD with VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and describes the advantages offered by VLCD over VFD. The... More
Publisher: Microtips Technology
Release Date: 2009-10-06

The 3 R's to Reduce Capital Equipment Expenditure During These Tight Economic Times
Description: In light of the tighter capital budgets and tough economic conditions, this paper presents few simple steps that help manufacturing facilities to extend their test equipment resources, while still maintaining efficiency, productivity, and quality.... More
Publisher: Test Equipment Connection Corp.
Release Date: 2009-09-18

10 Tips for Product Development for Applications that Include Flex Circuits,
Description: Stating the important factors that drive the success of a product in today's competitive world, this paper presents ten guidelines for successful product development for applications that include flex circuits, flexible heaters, and sensors. It... More
Publisher: Minco Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-08-26

Equipment Protection during Testing Ensures 'Peak Performance'
Description: The superior level of equipment protection and safety provided by Hoffman enclosures, which were utilized by Gilbert Pump & Mechanical for testing and troubleshooting pumps in their new test pit, are brought to focus in this paper. The test facility... More
Publisher: Hoffman
Release Date: 2009-08-13

Arch Wood Protection, Inc. Utilizes Avery Weigh-Tronix E1110 Indicator for Effective Batching Application Solution
Description: Stating the requirements of the batching operations at the engineering facility of Arch Wood Protection, Inc. of Smyrna, Georgia, a leading manufacturer of wood preservative products as well as chemical treatment service provider for lumber,... More
Publisher: Avery Weigh-Tronix
Release Date: 2009-08-07

Avery Weigh -Tronix Delivers Rugged Weighing and Communications Solution for Polk County Highway Department
Description: An overview of the capabilities of the weighing solution provided by Avery Weigh-Tronix for use by both Polk County Recycling Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and the Polk County Highway Department, meeting their diverse requirements, is... More
Publisher: Avery Weigh-Tronix
Release Date: 2009-08-07

Avery Weigh-Tronix E1010 Indicator Withstands Harsh Plant Environments at Swift & Company
Description: This case study states how the Avery Weigh-Tronix scales and the NEMA 6 approved E1010 indicator met the process hygiene and regulatory compliance needs, while withstanding the harsh processing environment at Swift & Company, a world-leading... More
Publisher: Avery Weigh-Tronix
Release Date: 2009-08-07