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Cheltenham Lido Enhances Sustainability with Intelligent Pump Control Using a Schneider Electric Variable Frequency Drive
1930s English Heritage Pool Pumps Following the successful installation and commissioning of solar car ports in May 2025, D&S Control Systems is proud to have supported Low Carbon Estates Ltd and Cheltenham Lido in the next phase of its energy efficiency journey — the implementation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system to control the site’s heritage water pumps. These pumps, which circulate pool water through sand filters, boilers, and chlorination systems, are vita
Ian Shaw
Nov 91 min read
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Electrical Systems
AI's integration into electrical systems is transforming the field, making systems smarter, more efficient, and capable of...
Ian Shaw
Sep 17, 20242 min read
The Process of Designing a Custom Electrical Control Panel
Step-by-Step Guide 1. Client Consultation and Requirements Gathering Objective : Understand the specific needs of the client, the system...
Ian Shaw
Sep 16, 20244 min read
What Makes A Good Control Panel Design?
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...
Ian Shaw
Oct 19, 20233 min read
What is a Motor Control Center MCC?
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
Chris Downing
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Fundamentals of Grounding in Industrial Automation and Control Systems
The subject of grounding in electronics is broad and complex, spanning a variety of functions and objectives. In this article, we will...
Ian Shaw
Oct 3, 20234 min read
PLC system Intergration.
At D&S Control Sytems we pride ourselves on using the very best in technology for machine control and PLC Control Panel Design. We...
Ian Shaw
Oct 2, 20232 min read
What's the difference between type B, C & D MCBs?
This blog describes the difference between Type B, C and D MCBs.
Chris Downing
May 10, 20231 min read
Tyro Remotes Telemetry
Tyro Remotes develops, manufactures, and supplies radio remote controls for various industries By utilizing a Wago signal conditioner, we...
Ian Shaw
May 2, 20232 min read
Auger Filling Machine
All-Fill Protein Powder Filling upgrade Weintek and Siemens S7-1200 PLC and HMI. Nutritional Blending Solutions were tired of their auger...
Ian Shaw
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Inside Dyson's Semi-Anechoic Chamber.
Echo-Free Acoustic Lab: Our job, create a safe area within the sound room using Omron safety light curtains. An anechoic chamber...
Ian Shaw
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Direct Online Motor Starting
What is a direct online motor starter or direct online motor starting?
Chris Downing
Apr 17, 20232 min read
What's New AutoCAD 2024
AutoCAD 2024 has introduced a smart block functionality that suggests block placement based on past placements within the drawing.
Chris Downing
Apr 15, 20231 min read
What's New AutoCAD Electrical 2024 - Pt. 2
Wire Type Syncing This new feature in AutoCAD Electrical now allows for wire synchronization on a network level, ensuring that wires with...
Chris Downing
Apr 13, 20231 min read
What's New AutoCAD Electrical 2024 - Pt. 1
A schematic symbol table is a detailed report that provides information on symbols used in electrical and electronic schematics.
Chris Downing
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Microbrewery Temperature Control
Scope: To design a control panel with the latest Eurotherm nanodac controller/recorder for control of heating and full traceabilty of...
Ian Shaw
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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