The following are some basic facts about input loop power sources: The input module usually isn't a loop power source. Although 120V is common for digital loops, other voltages are also used. There ...

Digital/binary sensors and switches are essential for signal monitoring and system control in industrial control, industrial automation, motor control, and process automation. All the sensors’ outputs ...

Industrial digital input chips provide serialized data by default. However, in systems that require real time, low latency, or higher speed, it may be preferable to provide level-translated, real-time ...

Ericsson extends its 3E digital power module family with two digital-communication-bus-enabled 540-648W low-profile quarter-brick Power Interface Modules. Ericsson has extended its 3E digital power ...

CUI Inc. releases what is said to be the industry's first self-compensating No-Bus digital point of load dc-dc module family. CUI Inc. releases what is said to be the industry's first ...

In our previous issue, we noted that the first step in troubleshooting digital input modules is to verify the power source of each loop. If input power is missing, the causes can be such things as ...