Beginner mistakes when setting up automation control systems
I’m fairly new to automation control systems, and while things mostly work, I have a feeling I’ve made some beginner mistakes. Nothing has failed outright, but the setup feels inefficient. I’d like to learn what common pitfalls others ran into early on.
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When I first started, I wish I had followed an automation control guide instead of figuring everything out through trial and error. One mistake I made was ignoring how control settings interact with mechanical limits. Looking through resources and examples on linear actuator controllers https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/pages/control-system-for-actutor-guide helped me understand proper sequencing and safety considerations. Another common issue is skipping calibration, which leads to inconsistent behavior. I also underestimated cable management and grounding, which caused intermittent problems later. Taking time to plan logic flow before wiring saved me a lot of frustration. Once I slowed down and followed a more structured approach, reliability improved noticeably.