What is Industrial Automation?

What is Industrial Automation?

Industrial Automation Definition

Industrial automation is defined as the use of control devices such as PCs, PLCs, and PACs to manage industrial processes and machinery, reducing the need for human intervention.

Components of Industrial Automation

• Industrial Automation Equipment

• Sensing and Actuating Elements

• Control System Elements

• Supervisory Control Elements

Types of Industrial Automation

Process plant automation

In process industries, the product results from many chemical processes based on some raw materials.

Manufacturing automation

The manufacturing industries make the product out of materials using machines/robotics.

Advantages of Automation

• Increased labor productivity

• Improved product quality

• Reduced labor or production cost

• Reduced routine manual tasks

• Improved safety

• Assisted remove monitoring

Industrial Automation PDF

A comprehensive guide on industrial automation can be found in various downloadable PDFs that provide detailed information and case studies.