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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computer-aided design (CAD)

Automation; Industrial automation

A computer-based systems developed to facilitate design of mechanical parts.

pulse-width modulation (PWM)

Automation; Industrial automation

A technique for generating a dc voltage level from a higher constant dc voltage. The constant input voltage is chopped to produce pulses at a constant period and constant ...

armature current

Automation; Industrial automation

The current required by a motor to produce torque and drive a load. The maximum safe, continuous current is stamped on the motor nameplate. This can only be exceeded for initial ...

cogging

Automation; Industrial automation

A condition in which a motor does not rotate smoothly, but “steps” or “jerks” from one position to another during shaft revolution. Cogging is most pronounced at low speeds and ...

adaptive control

Automation; Industrial automation

A technique to allow control to automatically compensate for changes in system parameters such as load variations.

twinaxial cable

Automation; Industrial automation

A transmission line made up of a twisted pair of insulated conductors centered inside and insolated from a conductive shield.

network response time

Automation; Industrial automation

The elapsed time between the point that a communication command from the application layer is interpreted to the point that a communication- complete reply is available to the ...