Siemens Basics of Energy and Automation Guides

Energy and Automation

Introduction, Motors and Control

Besides some outstanding books and guides, as one of the world leaders in industry and automation, Siemens has released these 18 books ‘Basics of energy and automation’ related to electricity in general, motors and control, power distribution, etc. Siemens A.G. is Europe’s largest electrical and electronics company, producing over 50,000 products manufactured at 400 sites in 40 countries.

Referring to the Siemens history of achieving success through well engineered refinements of other people’s inventions, one Fortune analyst noted that “second is best” might well serve as Siemens’ motto. But opportunism is not the only interesting facet of Siemens’ history, which is also a story of a long family tradition and intimate involvement with some of the most important events of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Siemens and Halske was founded in Berlin in 1847 by Werner Siemens and J. G. Halske to manufacture and install telegraphic systems. Siemens, a former artillery officer in the Prussian army and an engineer who already owned a profitable patent for electroplating, was the driving force behind the company and remained so for the rest of his life.

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The basics of low voltage circuit breakers

Current flow in a conductor always generates heat. The greater the current flow, the hotter the conductor. Excess heat is damaging to electrical components and conductor insulation. For that reason, conductors have a rated continuous current carrying capacity or ampacity…. Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The basics of busway distribution systems

A distribution system is a system that distributes electrical power throughout a building. Distribution systems are used in every residential, commercial, and industrial building. Distribution systems used in commercial and industrial locations are complex. A distribution system consists of metering… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of Sensors

One type of feedback frequently needed by industrial-control systems is the position of one or more components of the operation being controlled. Sensors are devices used to provide information on the presence or absence of an object. Siemens sensors include… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), also referred to as programmable controller, is the name given to a type of computer commonly used in commercial and industrial control applications. PLCs differ from office computers in the types of tasks that they… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

This guide explains the role of motor control centers (MCCs) in a power distribution system and it explains the need for circuit protection. You will learn how to identify various components of a MCC and the difference between the various… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of DC Drives

A thyristor bridge is a technique commonly used to control the speed of a DC motor by varying the DC voltage. Examples of how a DC rectifier bridge operates are given on the next few pages. Voltage values given in… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of Control Components For Electrical Engineers (Beginners)

Control components are used in a wide variety of applications with varying degrees of complexity. One example of a simple control circuit is a circuit that turns a light on and off. In this circuit, the control component is often… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The basics of three-phase AC motors

AC motors are used worldwide in many applications to transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. There are many types of AC motors, but this course focuses on three-phase AC induction motors, the most common type of motor used in industrial… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics Of AC Drives

Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) is more than a concept. TIA Automation is a strategy developed by Siemens that emphasizes the seamless integration of automation products. The TIA strategy incorporates a wide variety of automation products such as programmable controllers, computer… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of Electrical Products

The objective of this course is to provide a high-level overview of the products of Siemens Energy & Automation (SE&A) with emphasis on those products sold by our channel partners. In order to accomplish this objective, it is useful to… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of Electricity For Students

All matter is composed of molecules which are made up of a combination of atoms. Atoms have a nucleus with electrons orbiting around it. The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons (not shown). Most atoms have an equal number… Read more

Sep 27, 2010