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Macromatic Industrial Controls Remains Open in Wisconsin
Tuesday: March 24, 2020 : BlogThe Governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, has issued emergency order #12 – Safer at Home Order. This order requires all individuals living in the state of Wisconsin to stay at home except for reasons outlined in the order including to participate in “Essential Businesses.” Macromatic Industrial Controls is classified as an essential business as defined by Wisconsin’s Emergency Order #12 (section 13) and by the federal government Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Macromatic Names New Regional Sales Manager for Canada
Friday: January 31, 2020 : BlogRich Gibson has joined Macromatic as the new Regional Sales Manager for Canada. Rich will report to Tim Burns, Vice President – Sales and Marketing. Rich Gibson has joined Macromatic as the new Regional Sales Manager for Canada.
Understanding Time Delay Relay Functions
Thursday: October 17, 2019 : Time Delay RelaysIssue: What is the difference between On Delay, Off Delay, Single Shot, Interval On and all these other time delay functions? Solution/Resolution: Understanding the differences between all the functions available in time delay relays can sometimes be a daunting task. When designing circuits using time delay relays, questions such as what initiates a time delay relay,
Read More...What Is Phase Unbalance? How Can I Protect My Equipment?
Monday: October 14, 2019 : Three-Phase Monitor RelaysPhase unbalance of a three-phase system exists when one or more of the line-to-line voltages in a three-phase system are mismatched. Line-to-line voltages typically vary by a few volts, but a difference that exceeds 1% can damage motors and equipment. How Can I Protect My Equipment?
Read More...What type of power systems can Macromatic relays protect?
Tuesday: October 1, 2019 : Three-Phase Monitor RelaysMacromatic devices work on many systems. Here are the guidelines and recommended connections for Open Delta, Corner Grounded and High Leg (Red Leg, Wild Leg) Delta systems. Contact Macromatic for technical information on other systems.
Read More...What Is Undervoltage? How Can I Protect My Equipment?
Wednesday: September 25, 2019 : Three-Phase Monitor RelaysWhat Is Undervoltage? How Can I Protect My Equipment? Undervoltage occurs when the average voltage of a three-phase power system drops below intended levels, and is sometimes referred to as a brown-out. Operating in Undervoltage conditions can drastically reduce the life of the electromechanical equipment and lead to premature failure.
Read More...What is a Phase Loss? How can I protect my equipment?
Tuesday: September 17, 2019 : Three-Phase Monitor RelaysWhen one phase of a three-phase system is lost, a phase loss occurs. This is also called 'single phasing'. What causes a phase loss? How can this condition be monitored and equipment failure and downtime be prevented?
Read More...Barrier Relays vs. Zener Barriers in Intrinsically Safe Control Circuits
Tuesday: September 3, 2019 : Intrinsically Safe Barrier RelaysIntrinsically safe control circuits provide a safe and cost-effective method for interfacing electrical control devices that span across hazardous and non-hazardous locations. Safety is ensured at these interfaces using intrinsically safe barrier devices.
Read More...What is Sequence On – Simultaneous Off (S.O.S.O. or SOSO) Operation on Pump Control?
Tuesday: August 27, 2019 : Alternating RelaysQuestion: I want my two loads to come on one after the other, but then both loads to stay on together until the last control switch is opened.
Read More...Three-Phase Monitor Relays: What Motor Do You Need to Protect?
Wednesday: August 21, 2019 : Three-Phase Monitor RelaysMacromatic Plug-In Three-Phase Monitor Relays provide protection for motors against premature failure caused by voltage faults. This series of relays retain fault indication and continue to monitor all voltages even with a lost phase.
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