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Relay Series Ep 1- Introduction to Relays
You’ll learn how relays provide isolation, enable remote control, support logic functions, and keep equipment operating safely.
12/1/2025
Ep 7: The Future of Motor Starters – Smart & Connected
In Episode 7, we’re exploring the future of motor control, where contactors and starters don’t just switch power—they communicate, predict failures, and integrate with your entire plant network.
12/1/2025

Ep 6: Contactors – Mounting, Arcing & Troubleshooting
In Episode 6, we're getting hands-on with the final steps that make or break your system: proper DIN rail and enclosure mounting, How contact arcing and wear shorten lifespan, and essential testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips.
11/24/2025
Ep 5: Control Circuits & Overload Protection
In Episode 5, we’re diving into the brains and brawn of motor control: control circuit design and overload protection.
11/24/2025

Ep 4: Variable Frequency Drives & Starters Demystified
In Episode 4, we’re breaking down Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and the four main starter types that keep industrial motors running smoothly: Reversing Starters, Star-Delta Starters, Soft Starters, and VFDs.
11/24/2025
Ep 3: Beyond DOL – Advanced Starter Types
In Episode 3, we’re going beyond Direct-On-Line (DOL) starters to cover the advanced starter types every industrial electrician and engineer should know: Reversing Starters, Star-Delta Starters, and Soft Starters.
11/13/2025

Ep 2: How to Choose the Right Contactor
In Episode 2, we're showing you how to choose the right contactor for your industrial motor control systems.
11/12/2025
Ep 1: Contactors 101 – The Muscle Behind Motors
In Episode 1, we’re breaking down Contactors 101—the essential, heavy-duty switches that control industrial motors safely and reliably.
11/12/2025

Ep 6: Clean, Reliable Control Panel Wiring
We're tackling the essential best practices for clean, reliable wiring inside industrial control panels. From shielding and routing to cable management and grounding, learn how to avoid electrical noise, reduce maintenance headaches, and keep your system safe and professional.
11/4/2025
Ep 5: Sensors, Transmitters & Signal Conditioning
In Episode 5, we're diving into the essential field devices that feed your automation system: sensors, transmitters, and signal conditioners.
11/4/2025

Ep 4: Switches, Routers, Firewalls & Security
Your control panel doesn’t just need to think—it needs to connect. In Episode 4, we're cracking open the essential networking gear that powers industrial automation: switches, routers, and firewalls.
10/28/2025
Ep 3: How Control Panels Talk to Systems
In this episode, we’re diving into how control panels actually talk to the rest of your industrial systems. From SCADA and MES to DCS and remote monitoring, industrial automation relies on solid communication to keep everything running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
10/28/2025