A practical guide to industrial control panel design and manufacture in the UK, including PLC panels, electrical design, FAT testing, upgrades and commissioning.

Cable sizing calculations explained, covering current-carrying capacity, voltage drop, fault protection, and BS 7671 compliance for electrical contractors.

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Profinet vs Profibus explained in simple terms. Learn the key differences, how each communication protocol works, and when to use them in modern industrial automation systems.

If you’re new to industrial automation, you’ve probably come across terms like PLC, SCADA, and DCS and thought: “They all sound important… but what do they actually do?” You’re not alone. These systems are often mentioned together, sometimes interchangeably, and rarely explained in plain English. In reality, they each play very different roles in automation — and understanding the difference is key whether you're an engineer, technician, or just getting started in the indus

Confused about RCDs, RCCBs and RCBOs? This guide explains the key differences, how they work, and when each type of electrical protection should be used.

Explore the full lifecycle of custom electrical control panel design, including requirements gathering, schematic development, panel layout, assembly, testing, and commissioning, built to meet industry standards like UL508A and IEC.

Most of us have seen a clean, well-organized control panel out on the factory floor—you know it when you see it. Conversely, it’s also...

Power distribution networks in larger industrial and commercial settings are highly intricate and use a combination of switchboards, switchgear, panel boards and transformers. The most basic form of control for AC motors involves switching them on and off. Motor Starter A motor starter, consisting of an overload relay and a contactor, is typically used to control the starting and stopping of an electric motor. The overload relay protects the motor from damage due to excessive

The subject of grounding in electronics is broad and complex, spanning a variety of functions and objectives. In this article, we will...

At D&S Control Sytems we pride ourselves on using the very best in technology for machine control and PLC Control Panel Design. We...

This blog describes the difference between Type B, C and D MCBs.

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What is a direct online motor starter or direct online motor starting?

AutoCAD 2024 has introduced a smart block functionality that suggests block placement based on past placements within the drawing.

Wire Type Syncing This new feature in AutoCAD Electrical now allows for wire synchronization on a network level, ensuring that wires with...