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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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tag (software)
Automation; Industrial automation
Information about a specific entity (an I/O chassis, an I/O module, an I/O). For example, an I/O definition file may contain a tag (definition) for each I/O. Each tag may consist ...
direct numerical control (DNC)
Automation; Industrial automation
Using a direct communication link to transmit part programs from a computer to a numerical control system.
module slot
Automation; Industrial automation
A location for installing a module. In typical modular construction, modules plug into a backplane; each module slides into a slot that lines it up with its backplane connector.
slewing
Automation; Industrial automation
An incremental motion of the motor shaft or machine table from one position to another at maximum speed without losing position control.
bit manipulation
Automation; Industrial automation
The process of controlling data table bits (on or off) through user instructions or keyboard entry.
fault
Automation; Industrial automation
Any malfunction that interferes with normal system operation.
feedback resolution
Automation; Industrial automation
The smallest increment of change that the feedback element can distinguish and reproduce as an electrical output.
