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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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overflowbit
Automation; Industrial automation
A bit that is set to indicate the result of an operation is more than the maximum value that can be contained in a register.
driver (software)
Automation; Industrial automation
A software subroutine that handles the logic for communicating with a specific type of external device.
dialog box
Automation; Industrial automation
A box that appears on the screen displaying available options for the menu item that was just selected. Dialog boxes may contain editable text fields, check boxes, list boxes, ...
triac
Automation; Industrial automation
A solid-state bi-directional latching switch that provides full-wave control of ac power.
regulation
Automation; Industrial automation
The ability of a control system to hold a speed once it has been set. Regulation is given in percentages of either base speed or set speed.
drop (drop cable) (drop line)
Automation; Industrial automation
A cable connecting a station to a tap on a trunk line.
