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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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CD-ROM

Automation; Industrial automation

Read-only memory on a compact disk.

programming device

Automation; Industrial automation

A device for creating and editing programs.

read only memory (ROM)

Automation; Industrial automation

A type of memory with data content that cannot be changed in normal mode of operation. In use, bits and words are read on demand, but not changed.

enclosure

Automation; Industrial automation

The housing in which equipment is mounted. They are available in designs for various environmental conditions. Refer to NEMA standard for specifications of different types of ...

RSSql software

Automation; Industrial automation

Rockwell Automation industrial transaction system software that moves data from process control systems to related database information management systems.

motor controller, motor starter

Automation; Industrial automation

A device or group of devices that serve to govern, in a predetermined manner, the electrical power delivered to a motor.

plugging

Automation; Industrial automation

A type of motor braking provided by reversing either line voltage polarity or phase sequence so that the motor develops a counter torque that exerts a retarding force to brake the ...