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Power supplies get out of the cabinet

by Pat Murphy, Emerson Automation Solutions, Control Design, May 10 2018

Focus:
This article discusses the benefits and challenges of using distributed power in a factory setting. It reviews the history of modular system design whereby “PLCs, I/O and other control equipment [are moved] closer to the input and output devices.” Then it compares the use of the newer, IP67-rated standalone power supplies with the original modular power supply option, DIN rail supplies, and gives an example illustrating how the IP67 rated supplies can reduce overall costs, while saving space.

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