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All things industrial control — Material handling

Ask the Experts 

Ask the Experts: PLCs — session 1

Our experts answered your questions about PLCs LIVE on Facebook and LinkedIn on October 27, 2020. 

Ask the Experts: PLCs — session 2

Our experts answered your questions about PLCs LIVE on Facebook and LinkedIn on December 8, 2020. 

How to 

How to improve a VFD's energy efficiency with Active Energy Control

Achieve a new level of efficiency and savings found in Eaton VFDs with the Active Energy Control algorithm.

How to select a pushbutton

There are over 80 kinds of pushbuttons, with different sizes and different functions. How do you pick the right one for you? 

How to size and select a power supply

Unstable AC input voltage can be dangerous. We explore what you need to think about when selecting a power supply.

Oh My PLC!

Oh My PLC! episode 1

The Oh My PLC! game show starts with an exciting first question about the microprocessor-based controllers. 

Oh My PLC! episode 2

The contestants are jumping at the chance to gain ground with question number two that explores types of PLCs.

Oh My PLC! episode 3

The contestants fight for the lead with a question about PLCs and power sources.

Oh My PLC! episode 4

The contestants are asked about global regulatory standards and duke it out for the win. 

Oh My PLC! episode 5

A question about the connectivity capabilities of the programmable logic controller challenges our contestants.

Oh My PLC - Episode 6

Oh My PLC! episode 6

The heart-pounding question about IoT technology is sure to stump the contestants. Who will win? 

Success stories 

Panel design success story

Eaton and Grossi Electric simplify the design, implementation, labor and cost of lean automation and control panel installations.

Control panel wiring success story

An intelligent control panel wiring solution streamlines machine construction, installation and commissioning.

Modular Packaging Systems

Wiring solution success story

Eaton assists a customer in overcoming a system of complex wiring and excessive troubleshooting time.

Miniature circuit breaker success story

A pumps manufacturer for wastewater treatment applications turns to Eaton for miniature circuit breakers with ground fault protection. 

Harsh-duty sensor success story

Eaton sensors significantly reduce an end user’s downtime, which was costing the company $3,000–$5,000 per hour.

Proximity sensor success story

Eaton delivers and programs a sensor that enables a steel mill to eliminate $600,000 in downtime.

Photoelectric sensor success story

Eaton's photoelectric sensors meet a customer's particular needs and protect the company’s aftermarket business.

Limit switch success story

Eaton's limit switch replacement causes the customer to make modifications, resulting in hours of production time savings.

Training 

Machinery control training

Machinery control training

Enhance your product competency, troubleshooting skills and safe operation of Eaton machinery control products. 

What's in the Trailer 

Basic motor control

Explore basic motor control configurations for simple motor applications.

Advance motor control

Advanced motor control solutions including applications that are turned on and off regularly.

 

Intelligent motor control

See how your motor control application can be made highly intelligent to provide real-time data, diagnostics.

HVAC systems — VFDs

We look at an HVAC system's VFDs for a commercial building, which help manage HVAC functions cost-effectively. 

HVAC systems — rendundant VFDs

We look at an HVAC system for a commercial building like a hospital, which is outfitted with a redundant drive configuration.

Pump systems — changes in water demand

Controlling booster pumps to help efficiently transport water across regions and within commercial buildings.

Pump systems — advanced control protections

We look at advanced protections that can be applied to pump systems to minimize damage due to faults. 

Industrial control for conveyors

We explore a full package of control devices that will start, run, stop and automate the conveyor functions.