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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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motor
Automation; Industrial automation
A device that converts some other form of energy into mechanical energy.
feeder tap unit
Automation; Industrial automation
A unit that includes an externally operable circuit disconnecting means and branch-circuit overcurrent protection, principally used for non-motor loads. Two sets of externally ...
dead time
Automation; Industrial automation
The interval of time between initiation of an input change or stimulus and the start of the resulting observable response.
filter
Automation; Industrial automation
A device that passes a signal or a range of signals and eliminates all others.
controller
Automation; Industrial automation
A unit, such as a programmable controller or relay panel, that controls machine or process elements.
common-mode voltage range
Automation; Industrial automation
The largest voltage allowed at either input terminal of a differential analog input with respect to ground.
