Automation

Automation

A technique, method or system of operating a process by highly automatic means, in order to reduce human intervention and increase speed and efficiency.

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CARDLOCK® solid-state logic

Automation; Industrial automation

A set of Allen-Bradley products that provides basic logic functions and auxiliary devices in modules and chassis hardware specifically designed for industrial applications.

EPEETT™ vision system

Automation; Industrial automation

A stand-alone programmable Allen-Bradley vision system.

European article numbering system (EAN)

Automation; Industrial automation

A standard bar code type for retail food packaging in Europe. See UPC

IEEE 488

Automation; Industrial automation

A standard for parallel communication interfaces. Sometimes known as HPIB.

American wire gauge (AWG)

Automation; Industrial automation

A standard system used for designating the size of electrical conductors. Gauge numbers have an inverse relationship to size; larger numbers have a smaller cross-sectional area. ...