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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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MAH--AAT™ memory card
Automation; Industrial automation
An Allen-Bradley memory card for a CVIM module that lets the user mathematically process inspection results as well as specify more sophisticated pass/fail criteria.
form factor
Automation; Industrial automation
A figure of merit that indicates how much rectified current deviates from pure (non-pulsating) dc. A large departure from unity form factor (pure dc) increases the heating effect ...
ac contactor
Automation; Industrial automation
An alternating current (ac) contactor is designed for the specific purpose of establishing or interrupting an ac power circuit.
word length
Automation; Industrial automation
The number of bits in a word. In a programmable controller, unless stated otherwise, a word has 16 data bits.
Multiprogramming™ software
Automation; Industrial automation
An Allen-Bradley motion control software product that coordinates multiple part programs running at the same time.
CENTERLINE® motor control center
Automation; Industrial automation
An Allen-Bradley motor control center.
Paneluuilder™ software
Automation; Industrial automation
An Allen-Bradley off-line development software package used to create fully interactive screens for PanelView™ operator terminals.
