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FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol Represents a Logically True Condition for a Discrete PLC Input?
When power is present at the addressed terminal the instruction becomes logically true. When power is not present at the address terminal the instruction becomes logically false. -
FeatureDid 'Back to the Future' Predict Today's Advances in Automation and Manufacturing?
Industrial automation & manufacturing has always been technology-driven. Many of the innovations developed by engineers have transferred to the plant floor. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol is Used to Identify a Discrete Output?
Output terminal energize is defined as follows: Turns a bit on or off. Use OTE instruction in your ladder logic to turn a bit when rung condition is evaluated as true. -
NewsBook Excerpt + Author Q&A: The Tao of Measurement
The Tao of Measurement challenges many long-held assumptions on the measurement of time, length and area. -
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AutoQuiz: What is the "AND" Gate Equivalency in an Electronic Circuit?
The "AND" gate, as it relates to the series electrical or electronic circuit, requires all conditions to provide electrical or logical continuity in order to control its intended output condition. -
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AutoQuiz: What Standard Applies to Programming a PLC?
The IEC 61131-3 standard establishes guidelines for the use of ladder, function block, instruction list, structured text and sequential function chart programming for the PLC industry. -
FeatureWhy Your Industrial Employees are the Secret to Your Social Media Success
Using employee advocacy as an extension of your social media program represents a vast and mostly untapped marketing resource for any brand. -
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AutoQuiz: What is Topology in an Industrial Setting?
Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. It is the topological structure of a network and may be depicted physically or logically. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the HART Protocol?
HART Protocol permits two-way communications, so instrument parameters for smart devices can be interrogated and adjusted from anywhere on the 4-20 mA loop. -
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AutoQuiz: What Component Within a Control Loop Can Be Manipulated?
View the the basic process of a control loop, highlighting the components and measurements within the loop -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Purpose of a Documenting Process Calibrator?
A documenting process calibrator can be used for configuring and calibrating field devices, measuring field inputs and automating calibration procedures. -
FeatureThe Secret to a Successful Automation Industry LinkedIn Group
Most LinkedIn groups struggle to grow because they fail to generate member engagement. Here's how to make your group a great success. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Proper Configuration of an Instrument Current Loop?
In practice, engineers rarely wire devices in a series as any failure could fail loop and/or loop resistance would be too high. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Difference Between Volumetric and Mass Flow?
Learn the difference between volumetric flow and mass flow. -
FeatureSeptember ISA Training and Education Programs
Check out our next month's opportunities with ISA. -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Compute Electronic Pressure Transmitter Output?
Method is offered for converting milliamps to English units -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook
The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook offers an understanding and tools needed to implement a performance-based FGS design. -
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AutoQuiz: What Are the Detectors Used in Level Measurement?
Hydrostatic head, weight, radioactive properties, density, and sonic detectors are all used in what methods of level measurement? -
FeatureWhy Your Industrial Business Needs Social Marketing Automation
The single biggest obstacle to social media marketing success is time. Social marketing automation tools can help you achieve high levels of efficiency. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Difference Between Indication of an Instrument and Actual Value of Measured Variable?
The difference between the indication of the instrument and the actual value of the measured variable -
FeatureAugust Tech Training and Education from ISA
Technical training opportunities from ISA in August 2015. -
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AutoQuiz: What Control is Used When a Specific Blend of Two Different Materials is Required?
What Control is Used When a Specific Blend of Two Different Materials is Required? -
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AutoQuiz: What is a Level Measurement Method Based On Constant Source of Pressurized Air or Gas?
Level Measurement Method Using Constant Source of Pressurized Air or Gas -
FeatureDoes Your Industrial Automation Business Have Social Proof?
What is social proof and how do you get it? More than likely, you already have it -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Part of a Globe Valve Has the Same Purpose as the Disk in a Butterfly Valve?
What part of a globe valve has the same purpose as the disk in a butterfly valve? -
FeatureTechnical Training and Education Programs from ISA in July
What programs are available from ISA in July 2015? -
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AutoQuiz: Condition When Percentage of Flow Through a Valve Equals the Percentage of Plug Movement
What does it mean when the percentage of flow through a valve equals the percentage of plug movement? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Process of Grinding the Plug and Seat of a Valve Called?
What is the process of grinding the plug and seat of a valve called? -
FeatureIs Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Behind the Digital Marketing Curve?
Industrial automation & manufacturing has been slow to adopt modern digital marketing practices, they have not embraced social media & mobile computing.