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field economy
Automation; Industrial automation
A circuit design feature of a dc motor shunt field supply that reduces the supply voltage output after a predetermined period of time. On many field supplies, this means a 50% reduction in output ...
small computer system interface (SCSI)
Automation; Industrial automation
A standard high-speed parallel interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). An SCSI interface is used for connecting computers to peripheral devices, ...
physical file
Automation; Industrial automation
The data contained on one storage device such as a magnetic tape or disk.
contention
Automation; Industrial automation
A condition on a communication channel where two or more stations try to transmit at the same time.
cam profile
Automation; Industrial automation
A technique used to perform non-linear motion electronically, similar to that achieved with mechanical cams.
data link
Automation; Industrial automation
The data path established for one or more channels between two or more stations.
