Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey there Contractors and fellow Service Professionals! Today we are covering the Allen Bradley 1756-L61 Series B PLC. This is a ControlLogix Logix5561 Processor with 2 MB user memory. This 1756-L61 controller comes with one RS-232 serial built-in communication port. The connections supported is 250 max. The 1756-L61 Logix 5561 controller …
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey there Contractors and fellow Service Professionals! Today we are covering the Allen Bradley 1756-IF8 Series A PLC. This is a ControlLogix Current/Voltage Analog Input Module with 8 Poles (36-Pin). Chassis mounting type. When this 1756-IF8 ControlLogix is operating in 2-Channel High Speed mode, only channels 0 and 2 can be …
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey there Contractors and fellow Service Professionals! Today we are covering the Allen Bradley 1747-L541 Series C PLC. This is a SLC 500 SLC 5/04 CPU Processor. It has a user memory of 16K words total, which if we break it down is: 12K words for data or program and 4K …
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey there Contractors and fellow Service Professionals! Today we are covering the Allen Bradley 1746-P2 Series C PLC. This is a power supply, which we all know is the heart PLCs. Needless to say, all PLCs require a power supply in order to operate. This is why we are kicking off …
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Hey there Contractors and fellow Service Professionals! We are happy to announce that we are now rolling out PLC products. You can find these parts at our online store here. You might be wondering… What is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)? If you’re an electrical engineer, a contractor, electrician, or a …
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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS) is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of standard and custom magnetic dry-type transformers. Established in 1917, the global company has facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, India and Italy. With over 100 years of experience, the company database contains over one million transformer designs and offers thousands …
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Circuit breakers are a crucial component of an electrical power system. They act as automatic electrical switches to protect an electrical circuit from damage, due to excess current caused by an overload or short-circuit. Circuit Breakers exhibit this function by inhibiting current flow once a fault is present.
Square D Bus Ducts Bus Ducts, also known as busways, are constructed of a sheet of metal with copper or aluminum as the busbar. The primary purpose of a bus duct is to conduct electrical currents. Square D manufactures a type of bus duct. The company, part of the multinational conglomerate Schneider Electric, originated in …
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Electrical Transformers – Instrument Transformers Ltd For every product from apples to voltage transformers, there is a slew of manufacturers competing to earn your business. Deciding where to put your money is often a roll of the dice, especially when the merchandise is highly technical or electronic. It is for this reason that a spotlight …
Obsolete Electrical Parts When obsolete electrical parts reach the end of their lifecycle, their production also terminates. Contrary to what you might believe, obsolete electrical parts are not unwanted parts because they are faulty. Usually, these electrical components function perfectly fine. They become obsolete due to overstocking by the seller or the emergence of a …
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Acme Electric Acme Electric has been designing and manufacturing power equipment for over 80 years. The industrial and commercial sectors use Acme Electric products. Acme Electric has made a name for itself by providing excellent customer service. Its employees have top-of-the-line training to provide the right technical expertise for their customers. Additionally, the company is …
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General Electric – GE General Electric has been designing and manufacturing electrical products since 1892. Today, it is a multinational company that continues to produce a wide variety of electrical products. GE brands continue to dominate many market segments, from washing machines to electrical circuit breakers. About Insulated Case Circuit Breakers Insulated case circuit breakers …
Obsolete Square D & Schneider Electric breakers function perfectly fine, contrary to popular belief. In fact, they are merely parts at the end of the product life cycle.
Holiday Light Displays Electricity is the fuel that drives these holiday light extravaganzas. The ones on our list have over two million light bulbs, hundreds of light displays and many draw power bills exceeding $1,000 a night. Some of these light displays require months of preparation and turn to the professionals providing electrical equipment, while in-house …
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Circuit Breakers Circuit breakers are switches that interrupt power from faulty systems, preventing over-currents and short circuits from damaging the main equipment or starting a fire. Its function is to automatically interrupt current flow after detection of fault and switch itself off, after which it can be reset to resume normal operation. Circuit breakers use …
An under voltage release is an optional device installed in a circuit breaker that automatically triggers a power trip when the power falls below a preset level, usually between 70 and 35 percent of the UV rating. The circuit breaker does not power it. Instead, it receives its power from an alternative source, such as a battery. It was initially designed for use in coal mines but can now be found in any field employing heavy industry.
Electrical Industry The electrical industry is responsible for the most important section of our country’s infrastructure. While the principles of electricity and current, even wiring techniques, have changed very little over the years, breaker styles continue to evolve. There are many examples where large arrays of breakers have been installed in an industrial setting, and …
Square D makes a popular line of circuit breakers called the EH and EHB. They are categorized as miniature circuit breakers, because they are used in low-voltage electrical networks and have relatively small amperage ratings. About Square D Square D is a brand under the multinational conglomerate, specializing in energy management, called Schneider Electric. It …
Murray Electrical Products has been around since 1899. The company has made a name for itself with its innovative designs and quality, reliable products. Murray designs and manufactures a variety of electrical products. They range from safety switches and multi-family meters, to AC disconnects and circuit breakers. Murray Circuit Breakers Electricity has become a basic …
Cutler Hammer is a brand of circuit breakers that is also part of the Eaton Power Company’s global product series. The Cutler Hammer brand was founded by Harry Cutler and Edward Hammer in 1893. Originally, Cutler Hammer specialized in designing electric starters, speed regulators and field rheostats. Over the next several decades, Cutler Hammer patented …
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