I have a customer who wants the following.
2 x Metal gates (existing and about 2m x 2m each)
Electrically operated with the following functions
ANPR with an easy to update database / web interface for the allow list
Auto entry for recognised vehicles
a key pad for pin entry with intercom...
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Great to of found this forum. Much respect for keeping everyone safe!
My background is in commercial data and Audio Visual. Been working alongside sparkies for my whole career. Have run projects and installed cabling on many a building site. Although I don't have my license I am...
Hi all, not too sure if this is the right place to post, but at a bit of a loss here! i live in a block if flats, and about half an hour ago, heard a pop sound, and then all the electricity went off. I am on the prepayment meter that is shown below, which is handled by a live in caretaker. He...
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Some background on this question: I am UK-based, and I work with robotics and automation, so have experience with PLC programming, robot programming and installation, certification of robot cells, etc. Something that I have so far not had much exposure to is the design and build of...
A tutorial on PLC analog output and PLC analog input. This video made using http://koldwater.com/PLC-Training-Software.html The interactive PLC Training cert...
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There seems to be a high demand for Automation / Controls Engineers at the moment. Larger companies seem to be starting new automation departments in their companies.
What do we think will happen, is it to help reduce the labour problems of the last year or so?
Is it to ramp up...
I brought my industrial automation certificate from Brazil to the UK, I received Btec national diploma/ level 3 extended diploma can I work with this qualification in electrical here in London and which card can I apply? Thanks in advance
friends i want make one circuit which can give me auto rf remote keypad press i iwill solder keypadd pins to circuit for connection blinks .5ms this circuit must be 220v direclty or with adaptor 12volts if any one can help me guide me please
this is example attachment of rf remote with 4...
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice.
I’m currently an electrician working in commercial and industrial offices/factories etc butI’m looking to move forward and do something a bit more involved and test myself.
I’ve been doing a bit of research and I like the look of...
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I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things.
I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc...
Currently working as a control system technician focusing on installing wiring on conveyors and control panels, get 12.5 p/h and lots of work away from home. Have previously done residential / commercial & industrial installation electrician jobs. Am torn wether to go back to construction, for...
I've been asked to design a panel for 2x 3phase comressors and 2x 3phase vacuum pumps.
Non of the motors can start at the same time and between the 2, they have to run alternately. The vacuum pumps need to be wired so that if more vacuum is needed the other will start. Keep in mind that when...
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If this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move.
I need to have installed around 20 Zigbee Wireless Repeaters around a large property. They are 40mm x 40mm x 20mm and require a 230v supply, current is minimal.
I wondered if the following scenarios are feasible and acceptable within...
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I am looking for some advice; I am interested in starting a business specialising in home automation installs but not sure where to start. I've done some research and it seems some of the big brands I should be installing are companies such as Centron, Lutron, Control4 & Savant.
I am...
I am trying to automate my home as much as possible having installed hive for heating and some light bulbs - however there are some rooms where the lightbulb option is not possible and I need to have automated light switches.
The problem is that all the ones that I have seen (which connect to...
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I keep geeting dragged into home automation install jobs however i want to now just familiarise myself with one manufacturer and stick with them.
Control 4
Lutron
Crestron
And the list goes on, could anyone recommend the best manufacturer who offers the best system in terms of...
Hi guys, thought i'd introduce myself as i've recently joined the forum on behalf of our company Scantime Automation and Training, hoping to help anyone who is working with or is looking to work with PLC Control Systems on the shop-floor!
My name is Chris and i'm a Controls Engineer as well as...
has anyone on here moved from electrical to this role? im currently considering a slight career change and this type of work sounds interesting albeit very rare as i dont know of anyone who does it. can anyone recommend it or is a particularly difficult job i may struggle with? opinions and info...
To the home automation install guys, how much additional cost would this be on a new house.? New build 3 bed for example if normal rewire would cost say 5K how much would full home automation system cost.? Cheers
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