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migration from AB to Siemens
The question should be "What are you trying to accomplish?" We use the lower line Siemens stuff with a lot of success and ease. I have found however that some of the lower line stuff can be purchased with the IDEC name on it and it seems to be an exact replacement at half the cost. An example...- Ddons
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- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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pin termination loosening problems
This is a hollow pin thru which the conductor is passed, you then crimp the pin onto the conductor and it takes on a rectangular shape. They come in a single and dual conductor style. Thomas & Betts has many to choose from but prefer I prefer these from Altech...- Ddons
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering general discussion
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pin termination loosening problems
I find that a standard crimp pin, which you can purchase thru Allied Electronics/RS Online when crimped with the appropriate tool will not come loose when properly tightened. These are used extensively in Europe and we use them on all of our equipment, most of which originates in Italy and...- Ddons
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering general discussion
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Siemen's booklet "How to Read German Schematic Diagrams for Industrial
Can anyone tell me where I can get a clean copy of this old booklet. I am trying to set up a training course and this would cover a lot of material without me having to write every bit of it. Don Spiker www.lewis-equipment.com- Ddons
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- Forum: Electrical Engineering general discussion
