motor control

What Does PWM Mean in Automation and Control Systems

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So, what does PWM mean in the real world? Imagine a light switch you can flick on and off thousands of times a second. Instead of dimming a bulb by lowering its voltage—which can be inefficient—you control its brightness by changing how long the switch stays on versus off within each one of those tiny … Read more

Your Guide to Selecting a 3ph Motor Starter

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On the surface, a 3ph motor starter seems like a simple on/off switch for a big motor. But in reality, it’s a sophisticated control system that’s absolutely essential for safely starting, stopping, and protecting any three-phase motor. Think of it as the mission control for your most critical industrial equipment. What Is a 3ph Motor … Read more