How to Install and Commission a Temperature Controller
A temperature controller is a device that is used to maintain a desired temperature. It is important to install and commission a temperature controller properly to ensure that it functions correctly. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps involved in installing and commissioning a temperature controller. We will also...
The Benefits of Using a PID Temperature Controller
If you’ve ever wondered, “How does a PID temperature controller work?”, here’s the straightforward explanation: it uses a feedback loop informed by the Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) algorithm to regulate temperature accurately. The device constantly adjusts power outputs to match the desired temperature setpoint, providing tight control without constant manual...
Optimising Power in the Stretch Blow Moulding Process
For the efficiency and greater sustainability of the thermoplastics process, CD Automation has invested heavily to provide customers with customised power quality solutions. Blow moulding is a plastics processing operation that produces a wide range of hollow-body items. Let's dive into the stretch blow moulding process and explore the solutions offered...
CD Automation help McLaren to the Finish
Manufacturers of cars as high end as McLaren need every part of their process to be as close to perfect as humanly possible. Small glitches and delays can have impacts on turnaround times and quality that are completely unacceptable. Therefore, when McLaren realised that they were having trouble with a...
Is electrical noise causing you problems?
The presence of EMI or RFI in your electrical environment can be identified by experiencing interference with your telephones, flickering computer monitors, reliability issues with data networks, instrumentation errors, or misbehaving electronics. Unwanted electrical noise, known as Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), can disrupt digital, analogue, and communication...
The Definitive Guide to Electrical Interference, Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
This article explains the different types of electrical interference and how they can affect your electronic devices, helping you to build your understanding of electrical noise so that you can take-action right now. Does your electronic equipment suffer from… Fuzzy displays or flickering readings System alarms not activating Random unrealistic measurements Unexplainable system lockouts If you...
When do you use 2 or 3-leg switching for 3 phase heating applications?
When switching three phase heaters, the question often comes up; should I use a 2 phase (2 leg switching) or 3 phase (3 leg switching) Thyristor Power Controller (SCR), or Solid State Relay? So how do you decide which method is the best to use? Our quick reference guide...
De-mystifying PID feedback loop control
Many people are still mystified by PID, which stands for Proportional Integral Derivative. It is not, therefore, a great surprise that many are concerned about the thought of grappling with the complexities of feedback control. Let us explain... PID controller examines feedback, or 'error' signals from sensors placed in a process....
