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PLC Sensor Calibration/Scaling with example
Have you ever purchased a simple 4..20 mA or 0..10 VDC analog sensor and wondered how to get them more accurate as read by the PLC? It is not uncommon for someone to assume a thermocouple, RTD, pH or other analog sensor comes "out of the box" set up and ready for exact …
How do I become an automation or controls engineer?
Automation and controls engineering is one of many fields of specialty in the industrial manufacturing industry. You are most likely here because you are interested in this job title and are looking for more information about what it is and how you can work towards this job title. To get started, let us …