by Paul Neafcy | Mar 3, 2026 | ABB, Complete Guide, Human Machine Interface, IMO, Lovato, PLC + HMI, Unitronics
If you’ve ever poked a touchscreen, then congratulations: You – a human – have successfully interfaced with a machine. A Human Machine Interface is simply the method that a person uses to interact with a machine. Industrially speaking, an HMI is the...
by Paul Neafcy | Feb 3, 2026 | ABB, Programmable Logic Controllers
ABB PLCs combine flexibility, scalability, and reliability ‒ covering everything from compact control to high-end safety and extreme environments. As an ABB Value Provider, LED Controls can help you choose the right ABB PLC for your application, source it...
by Paul Neafcy | Jan 15, 2026 | ABB, Disconnectors
What are ABB OT Disconnectors? ABB OT Disconnectors are manually operated switch-disconnectors designed to isolate your electrical circuits visibly and safely. When the switch is off, the internal contacts physically separate, giving engineers and maintenance teams...
by Paul Neafcy | Dec 18, 2025 | ABB, Machine Safety
What is an ABB Sentry Safety Relay? The ABB Sentry Safety Relay range is designed to stop machines quickly and reliably when something unsafe happens, such as an emergency stop being pressed or a safety gate being opened. They are commonly found in factories,...
by Paul Neafcy | Dec 9, 2025 | ABB, Contactors, Electrical Equipment, Overloads, Relays
ABB Overloads protect motors against overheating, phase loss and sustained overcurrent. They form a vital part of any motor starter and help prevent costly downtime or damage. At LED Controls, we supply a full range of ABB Overloads, including both thermal and...
by Paul Neafcy | Nov 25, 2025 | ABB, Chint, IMO, Lovato, MCB, Miniature Circuit Breaker, RCD, Residual Current Devices
If you’ve ever looked inside a consumer unit or worked on a control panel, you’ve probably seen both an MCB and an RCD. Both are essential for electrical safety, but they protect against very different faults. Understanding this difference makes it far...