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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transistor-transistor logic (TTL)

Automation; Industrial automation

An integrated circuit with its inputs and outputs directly tied to transistors.

field range

Automation; Industrial automation

The range of motor speed from base speed to the maximum rated speed.

direct I/O module

Automation; Industrial automation

1) An I/O module for which each input or output that has an individual connection that corresponds directly to a data table bit or word that stores the value of the signal at that ...

not true

Automation; Industrial automation

1) On a ladder logic rung, the state of a logic element of a conditioning instruction when the condition for which it is examining is not detected. 2) Contrasted with true

regenerative control

Automation; Industrial automation

A regenerative drive contains the inherent capability and/or power semiconductors to control the flow of power to and from the motor.

sequential logic

Automation; Industrial automation

Logic that produces outputs controlled by the previous state of the logic array, by the presence of a discrete timing interval, and by the input states and delays. Compare ...

intermittent duty

Automation; Industrial automation

(INT) Pertaining to a motor that never reaches equilibrium temperature (equilibrium) because it is permitted to cool down between operations. For example, a crane, hoist, or ...