Control systems are exactly what you think they are: systems designed to control something. Perhaps a better way to put it is systems design control the behavior of something. The term “control ...

Modern master control rooms, like the one shown here in Turner Broadcasting’s new HD facility in Atlanta, have different paradigms of monitoring and control. Over time, master control has changed, but ...

As a compact, configurable loop-powered signal isolator designed to provide complete electrical isolation, the ITXPlus is well-suited for control system applications with a mix of inputs. The ITXPlus ...

The ITXPlus configurable loop-powered signal isolator from Weidmuller provides complete electrical isolation for control systems featuring a mix of inputs (see the figure). It can measure, filter, and ...

Controlling hydraulic motion with precision involves understanding the fundamental difference between servo motors and hydraulic actuators. Electric motors generally respond linearly to control inputs ...

Off-road driving is a delicate (and ever-changing) dance of obstacle avoidance, tire placement, steering inputs, throttle touch, and brake control. Some manufacturers understand this, and these ...

Electronic components are chosen based on factors such as their function. It is important to choose a component that is best fit for purpose. Electronic control systems – electronic quantities Current ...