GTM400 and GTM500 contactors can handle applications up to 1500V and are the first products released as a part of Sensata’s new GTM contactor family. The products will be showcased for the first time ...

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 ...

Figure 1. Restructuring the circuit in Figure 2 with redundant machinery power contactors and a double-pole interlock switch increases the probability that the circuit will work, even if a single ...

• Electrical power sources supply two types of power to inductive loads: real power in kW and reactive power in VAR. • Power-factor correction circuits can be either an individual style or of the bank ...

What is a pre-charge circuit and what role does it play? The fundamental elements of a pre-charge circuit. Some basic best practices and where to find more information. A common challenge in systems ...

Relays, Contactors, and Motor Starters provides an overview of the primary components involved in electric motor control. Relays are electrical switches that control a circuit. When activated by ...

A simple circuit includes a safety interlock switch and a machinery power contactor. Either device can experience a fault, such as a sticking or welded contact. A short circuit also can occur. In each ...