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Basics of PLC Automation Systems
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Course Guidelines
Introduction to Field Instruments in Industrial Automation
06:54
Control Room: Operator Interface Graphics
06:22
Introduction to 4-20 mA Analog Signals
06:44
Example of Level Measurement using 4–20 mA Signals to PLC
05:35
Practical Industrial Example of 4–20 mA Current Loop
08:02
The PLC Analog Input Signals
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Pump Speed Control Example in PLC with 4–20 mA Signals
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The PLC Analog Output Signals
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Basic Questions on 4–20 mA Current
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Basic Knowledge Quiz
00:10:00
Basic Concepts of PLC Analog Signals
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Dead Zero Problem in Analog Signals
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Live Zero Concept in 4–20 mA Signals
08:43
Bias in 4-20 mA Signal Range
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Limitations of Early Transistors in Electronic Circuits
06:52
Review Question: Why 4 mA Is Used Instead of 0 mA?
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4mA Quiz
00:10:00
History of Control Systems
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Control Evolution: Pneumatic Control Systems for Beginners
05:45
Introductions to Analog Control Systems
09:11
Signal Conversion: I/P and P/I Converters
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Pneumatic to Analog Instruments Transition
01:41
Historical Application Example 1
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Historical Application Example 2
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Historical Application Example 3
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Historical Application Example 4
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Control System History Quiz
00:10:00
Why is 4 mA Used as the Reference Standard?
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Design Rules Behind 4 mA Selection
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Reason for the 20% Bias Rule
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Review Question: Why is 4 mA the industry standard instead of 6 mA or 10 mA?
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Understanding Upper Range Value (URV)
01:28
Why 20 mA Is Selected for 4–20 mA Signals?
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Human Safety Considerations
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Review Question: Why 20 mA Instead of 30 mA?
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Design Rules for Selecting 20 mA
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The 1:5 Signal Ratio
06:45
Review Question: Why 20 mA? Why Not 25 mA or 15 mA?
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Understanding Lower Range Value (LRV)
02:03
Quiz: 20 mA Concept
00:10:00
4-20 mA Analog Signals Standard
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Current to Voltage Conversion Basics
03:41
Why Is a 4–20 mA Current Signal Converted to 1–5 V?
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Review Question: Why the 4-20 mA Range Is Standard?
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Quiz: 4–20 mA Standard
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Key Facts
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Prior to 4–20 mA Signals
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Advantages of 4-20 mA Analog Signals
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Fault Detection Capability
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Reliable Long-Distance Signal Transmission
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Simple and Cost-Effective Wiring
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High Immunity to Noise and Interference
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Support for Loop-Powered Field Devices
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Easy Current-to-Voltage Conversion
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Globally Accepted Industry Standard
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Quiz: 4-20mA Advantages
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Disadvantages of 4-20 mA Analog Signals
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Magnetic Field Effects and Crosstalk Issues
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Using Twisted-Pair Cables to Reduce Interference
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Limited to Single Process Variable Measurement
02:37
Quiz: 4-20mA Disadvantages
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Course Wrap-Up
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Conclusion
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PLC Automation Basics: 4-20 mA Analog Signals for Beginners

Gain an overview of industrial field instruments used for process control, such as sensors, transmitters, and signals.

 
 
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