Process Improvement via Maintenance & Engineering Training

10/20/2026

Choosing industrial electrical schematic software? Compare the features that matter to your work before you buy.

Our latest article compares three Windows desktop applications:

• EZ Schematics Standard — electrical schematic drafting.
• EZ Schematics Professional — electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic drafting.
• Constructor 16 — electrical schematic drafting with interactive circuit simulation and troubleshooting tools.

Review prices, symbol libraries, custom-symbol creation, printing, PDF and CAD export capabilities, and training applications in one side-by-side comparison.

Whether you maintain plant documentation or teach electrical controls, use this guide to find the best fit for your needs.

https://bin95.com/articles/electrical/best-industrial-electrical-schematic-software.htm

Compare industrial electrical schematic drawing software: EZ Schematics Standard, Professional, and Constructor 16. Features, use, prices, export, and more.

10/02/2026

For Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) professionals helping small and medium-sized manufacturers, training costs and the ability to reuse courses with future employees are practical considerations.

BIN95’s self-study automation control courses cover PLCs, electrical troubleshooting, motor controls, HMI, variable frequency drives, and more. The courses include interactive simulators, so learners can practice without taking production equipment offline.

A perpetual Site License lets a manufacturer train unlimited employees at one licensed facility, year after year—with no annual subscriptions or additional per-seat charges. Companies can select individual courses or bundles to match their training needs. Enterprise Licenses cover multiple facilities.

Through December 31, 2026, BIN95 is offering an additional 40% discount on the Site and Enterprise Licenses featured on our site license page—including already-discounted course bundles. We honor discounted quotes for six months.

For MEP professionals evaluating workforce training options for the manufacturers they support, course details and public pricing are available here:
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07/28/2026

If you’ve ever chased a rung that should energize but doesn’t, this will look familiar.

🔧 OTU (Unlatch) — hidden unlatches in other routines overriding what you see
🔧 JSR (Jump to Subroutine) — logic not executing because the routine isn’t being scanned
🔧 MCR (Master Control Reset) — rungs evaluating false inside a control zone even when inputs appear true

If your team works with RSLogix or Studio 5000, this is a quick visual refresher worth sharing.

Here’s the video:

Having trouble with illogical PLC rungs in RSLogix? This video w...

04/14/2026

Free Maintenance Apps!

Explore them all here:

Explore free industrial educational apps, electrical simulators, job tools, and technical reference guides—no downloads required.

03/15/2026

Read the complete guide on Steam Trap Operation & Selection to understand trap types, condensate removal principles, installation best practices, and how to diagnose common steam trap failures.

This section explains how steam traps remove condensate while preventing the loss of live steam. It covers the major trap types—thermodynamic, thermostatic, and mechanical—along with their operating principles, advantages, and limitations. The article includes guidance on trap sizing, installation, troubleshooting, and common failure modes such as blow‑through, blockage, and water hammer.

Useful for maintenance teams working on steam distribution, process heating, or energy-efficiency programs.

Get tips at https://bin95.com/ebooks/cup/steam-trap-operation-selection.htm
It's a great share for students and those new to the industry.

03/07/2026

Control Panel Design TIP:

Extend the PLC communication port outside the panel and include a power outlet for the technician's laptop. But place both in a locked enclosure so only authorized personnel may access.

Gain more valuable advice in the article 'Control Panel Design With Maintenance In Mind' at Control Design Magazine...
https://www.controldesign.com/control/plcs-pacs/article/11334683/machine-control-control-panel-design-with-maintenance-in-mind

02/14/2026

Process Control Optimization via Vibration Analysis
TIPs:

- Establish a solid vibration data baseline when the equipment is operating at its best-known state.

- Take measurements in horizontal, vertical, and axial directions to get a full, 3D picture of the machinery's movement.
- Many vibration issues are proportional to, or harmonics of, this speed.

- Use FFT to convert raw time-domain data into a spectrum. This allows you to identify specific, "root cause" frequencies (e.g., 1x for imbalance, 2x for misalignment) rather than just looking at overall amplitude.

- An absolute vibration limit is less useful than a rising trend over time.

- Use modal analysis to identify and avoid operating speeds close to the machine's structural natural frequency.

- Use 24/7 vibration monitoring for critical assets.

And this one is my favorite...
- Use AI-driven, automated analysis software integrated into your CMMS to generate work orders automatically when thresholds are crossed.

Although this one should be my favorite 😉 ...
- Provide your people access to vibration training and certification delivered by seasoned professionals.

Learn More:
https://bin95.com/vibration-analyst/

Learn vibration analysis online with ISO‑18436‑2 VCAT I–III training and certification, personally taught by expert instructor Alan Friedman.

01/15/2026

Dive into Rockwell Automation Curriculum for Professional Development

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12/08/2025

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11/03/2025

📱 The FREE Online Electrical Troubleshooting Simulator (OETS) is now mobile-friendly!

🎮 Same powerful features. Same achievement levels. Now optimized for mobile!
✅ Auto-scroll for smoother mobile use
✅ Full 6-step Lockout/Tagout safety training
✅ Realistic faults using all 5 senses
✅ NEW “Rando Mode” for even more challenges
✅ Compatible with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

👨‍🏭 Designed for industrial electricians, maintenance techs, students, and anyone serious about troubleshooting.

🔗 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬:
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Short URL: 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝟵𝟱.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗢𝗘𝗧𝗦

🗣 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?

💬 Drop a comment below if you’ve tried it — or tag someone who needs to level up their troubleshooting skills!

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