CIP Safety – Common questions that you need to know

CIP Safety - Common questions that you need to know

What is CIP Safety? Focusing on Allen-Bradley products, CIP Safety is a safety add-on built upon the standard CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) communication used in their automation systems. It allows for secure and reliable data exchange between safety-critical devices like: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix controllers: These are programmable controllers specifically designed for safety applications. Safety I/O modules: […]

Variable frequency drive (VFD) explained

Variable frequency drive (VFD) explained

What is VFD? VFD stands for Variable Frequency Drive. It’s basically an electronic device that controls the speed of AC electric motors. They work by changing the frequency of the electricity that the motor receives. This allows the motor to run at different speeds, which can be useful for a variety of applications. Here are […]