The Basics of LonWorks
Apr 1, 2004, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Getting a system's control devices to communicate effectively has gotten easier with the advent of local operating networks...
Best Practices for Terminating Fiber Optic Cabling
Apr 1, 2004, By Dan Munch and Tom Reinert, IDEAL Industries, Inc.
Working with fiber requires a steady hand and an attention to proper safety techniques...
Fishing Wire Through Walls
Mar 1, 2004, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
After 20 years in construction, Dan Groot had grown tired of crawling up into attics to pinpoint the exact spot to drill a hole for fishing wire down...
Understanding the Basics of Low-Voltage Lighting
Feb 1, 2004, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Tungsten-halogen and standard incandescent are the lamps of choice in the growing low-voltage lighting system world...
Size Raceways for a Successful Installation
Jan 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Protect comductors from damage by limiting the number of conductors you put in your raceway...
The Basics of Ladder Logic
Dec 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Ladder logic is the basis of most control functions...
Meter Basics
Nov 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Meters are indispensable when working with electrical systems...
Direct Current Motor Basics
Oct 1, 2003, By Ralph Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
The first type of motor built is still in widespread use...
The Basics of AC Motors
Sep 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Powering industry since replacing the steam engine...
The Basics of Transformers
Aug 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
By raising and lowering voltage levels, transformers make power systems versatile...
The Basics of Series-Parallel Circuits
Jul 1, 2003, By Ralph Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Electric circuits often consist of several elements, some combined in series and others in parallel. The methods used to analyze series and parallel circuits can be combined to analyze these series-parallel circuits....
The Basics of Parallel Circuits
Jun 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Components in parallel share current, but not necessarily equally...
The Basics of Grounding Systems
May 30, 2003, By Jack Woodham, P.E., Jedson Engineering, Inc.
Knowing the pros and cons of the three most popularly installed grounding systems makes grounding system design decisions easy....
The Basics of Series Circuits
May 1, 2003, By Ralph Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
You're probably familiar with the old-fashioned strings of holiday lights that go out completely if one bulb burns out. Although these lights cause hours...
The Basics of Grounding Systems
May 1, 2003, By Jack Woodham, P.E., Jedson Engineering, Inc.
Knowing the pros and cons of the three most popularly installed grounding systems makes grounding system design decisions easy....
The Basics of Power Factor and Efficiency
Apr 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
You don't always get what you pay for...
The Basics of Capacitance
Mar 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Last month's column explained that AC current flowing through an inductance reaches its peak amplitude after the voltage. Lagging current is characteristic...
The Basics of Legally Required Standby Systems
Feb 14, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Emergency rescue efforts in your facility may depend on how well you meet Art. 701 requirements....
Understanding Lamp Dimming Technologies
Feb 1, 2003, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Users can easily reduce energy usage with dimmers....
The Basics of Inductance
Feb 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Inductance is the link between electric circuits and magnetic fields....
The Basics of Legally Required Standby Systems
Jan 1, 2003, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Emergency rescue efforts in your facility may depend on how well you meet Art. 701 requirements....
AC Fundamentals
Jan 1, 2003, By R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant
Alternating current circuits improve the versatility and usefulness of electric power systems...
The Basics of Digital Multimeters
Jan 1, 2003, By Jim Gregorec, Ideal Industries, Inc.
Here’s a primer on symbology, terminology, connections, and basic measurement techniques for modern multimeters...
The Basics of Surge Protection
Oct 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
Surge protection basics are the foundation for a solid protection strategy....
The Basics of Grounding
Sep 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
You can understand grounding by overcoming common reasons for confusion....
