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Wire Size Selection Guide
This post discusses a number of factors to consider when reviewing the correct wire criteria for an industrial application.
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Common Electrical Formulas and Symbols
In this post are some references that provide key information regarding common electrical formulas and symbols used in control panel design and drawings.
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Glossary of Industry Standard Terms
A list of frequently used industry terms that pertain to electricity, automation, and related fields.
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Unit Definitions
The International System of Units has defined these seven basic units, as well as associated derived units, as are commonly found in technical applications, including electrical or control applications.
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Eaton: How to correctly size and apply uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Uninterruptible power supplies (commonly known as UPSs) must be correctly sized for critical applications such as data centers, manufacturing, and process/production, and provide protection against a number of problems.
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Siemens: How to differentiate between NEMA and IEC motor controls
This post discusses the functionality of contactors and overload relays, and how two common electrical control standards – NEMA and IEC – can be applied to such components.
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How to determine the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) of a control panel
The UL 508A standard follows the step-by-step process in the post when determining the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) of a control panel.
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Siemens: Calculating the amp rating for a 3-phase induction motor
This post is a useful reference for determining the FLA at various voltages for motors of various sizes, and can be used to determine load calculations during electrical installation.
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Siemens: Control Power Transformer (CPT) Selection Guide
These questions will help guide a user towards selecting the best suited control power transformer (CPT) to regulate voltage for a particular industrial or electrical application.
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