PLC vs SCADA: Understanding Their Roles in Industrial Automation
PLCs control machines in real time; SCADA supervises the whole process. Learn how they differ, how they work together and how to decide what your plant needs.
Insights
Technical guides for plant and maintenance teams
Practical, vendor-neutral articles on automation, panels and drives from the Sparsh Automation engineering team.
Automation Basics
Electrical Panels
What to Consider When Selecting an LV Electrical Control Panel
Load list, protection, heat, segregation, makes and documentation — the practical points that decide whether an LV control panel is reliable and easy to maintain.
Drives
Common VFD Problems and When to Seek Professional Repair
Overcurrent, overvoltage, overheating and ground faults explained — what usually causes them, what can be checked safely, and when a VFD needs professional repair.
Modernisation
Industrial Automation Retrofit: Key Planning Considerations
How to plan a control-system retrofit that stays on budget and inside the shutdown window — survey, scope, phasing, off-site preparation, cut-over and documentation.
What to Check Before Replacing an Obsolete PLC
Before migrating a discontinued PLC, check program access, I/O, communication, panel space, drawings and downtime. A practical checklist for maintenance and engineering teams.
HMI & SCADA
HMI and SCADA Integration: Improving Process Visibility
Good HMI and SCADA integration turns PLC data into decisions. Learn the principles behind clear screens, useful alarms, meaningful trends and a maintainable tag structure.
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