Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers
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ISBN: 9780073373843
Author: Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The device which can coordinate the performance of an electric motor in a predetermined manner is called a motor controller. A motor controller is a device that is used to start or stop a motor manually or automatically. Also, it helps in selecting forwa…
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Difference between contractors and relays:

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A contactor is an electromagnetic device that is used to make or break any electrical circuit.A relay is an auxiliary contractor used in control circuit, for as a digital input or output to switch on or off an electrical contractor.
Contactors are special relays that are used for high power applications...

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