A single faulty AC contactor can cripple your HVAC system or halt production lines overnight-costing thousands in downtime. Yet, 30% of these failures stem from overlooked testing steps! Whether ...

Relays and contactors use a variety of technologies to switch signals and power connections. Many devices called relays use similar techniques and topologies, but the terminology can be confusing.

This chapter covers representative general-purpose relays used in the control circuits of most industrial, commercial, and consumer products. Relay names and terminology are in accordance with ...

When voltage sags occur inside or outside of a facility, properly placed power quality mitigation technology will save sensitive equipment from costly shutdowns. The cost of this mitigation equipment ...

As an electric motor’s rotor turns in close proximity to the motor windings, a bucking voltage or back electromotive force (EMF) is generated. The back EMF (BEMF) generated across the start winding is ...

Electromagnetic contactors and relays serve as fundamental components in modern electrical systems, providing reliable switching mechanisms in applications ranging from power distribution to ...

Not long after I began contributing to Hagerty eight years ago, I wrote a detailed four-part piece on electrical relays and how they work in cars. You can still find the articles here (Part I: Why We ...

When designing equipment with switching functions, most engineers find that switching high currents and high voltages is a major problem. A solid-state solution may be possible, but it’s complex and ...

Fig. 1:Regularly check the date and time on your EAS equipment. With many people installing new CAP-compliant gear, Jim Davis of Radio One Raleigh writes with an idea of what to do with your old box.