The below diagram illustrates a typical terminal block assembly, which are useful for power distribution purposes, point-to-point connections, and similar functionality within an electrical control panel.
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Siemens: ET200SP Hardware Function Class Selection Guide
This is an overview of the different ET200SP hardware components, what their different function classes are, and what applications these classes apply to.
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WIKA: Chemical Compatibility Table
This chemical compatibility table provides a list of common process fluids and chemicals and the wetted part material with which the fluid or chemical is compatible.
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Sensor Technology Selection Guide
This handy selection guide provides an overview of the selection criteria for different types of sensors – inductive, ultrasonic, and photoelectric.
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Siemens: Level Technology Selection Guide
This post provides an overview of the different measurement types and application factors that should be considered when selecting a particular level technology.
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WIKA: Pressure Gauge Selection Criteria
This post provides an overview of the different factors that should be considered when selecting a pressure gauge for an application.
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Siemens: Programming Software Selection Guide
An overview of the different Siemens software editions that comprise the TIA Portal V16 engineering interface, as well as which hardware platforms are supported by each software edition.
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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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Pushbutton Guidelines
This reference provides an overview of color and labeling recommendations for pushbuttons used in technical applications such as industrial control panels.
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Adding Accessories to 3VA Circuit Breaker referencing Circuit Breaker Compatibility Chart
The included chart can be used to identify compatible locations and combinations in which various accessories can be installed within a Siemens 3VA molded case circuit breaker
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Siemens: PLC Family Selection Guide
Tools developed by AWC automation engineers and subject matter experts can be used to easily identify the best Siemens PLC family for a particular application.
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Siemens: IEC Starter Selection Guide
This post provides an overview of the different components – contactor, overload, motor starter protector – that comprise an IEC motor starter
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Siemens: ET200SP Selection Guide
The included steps provide a step-by-step guide in selecting the correct SIMATIC ET200SP CPU hardware configuration for any application requiring high level of usability and expandability in a compact footprint.
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Siemens: Control Power Transformer (CPT) Fuse Selection Guide
The tables in this post serve as a reference for determining the proper fuses for a control power transformer (CPT) application.
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ATEX Hazardous Rating Designations
An overview of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC and how an individual product’s ATEX marking is determined based on type of equipment, level of protection, etc.
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Siemens: VFD Family Selection Guide
Tools developed by AWC automation engineers and subject matter experts can be used to easily identify the best Siemens variable frequency drive (VFD) for a particular application.
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Selecting between NEMA Enclosure Types and IEC Enclosure Classifications
An overview of various NEMA enclosure types and their use cases, as well as how NEMA enclosure types compare to IEC enlosure classification designations (IP ratings)
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Siemens: Calculating the amp rating for a 3-phase induction motor
Get accurate calculations of the amp rating to select the appropriate protection devices and ensure safe and reliable operation of your motors. Plus FLA reference 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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Moxa: Network Infrastructure, Edge Connectivity, and Industrial Computing Product Selection Guide
AWC is proud to work with Moxa, one of the world’s leaders in industrial networking technologies with an emphasis on edge connectivity, industrial computing, and network infrastructure solutions for enabling connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
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