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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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open-loop system
Automation; Industrial automation
1) A control system that has no means of comparing a feedback input to a command generating the output control signal. One example of an open-loop system is one with a ...
first-in first-out (FIFO)
Automation; Industrial automation
A method of ordering data items stored, so that the order in which data items are retrieved is the identical order in which they were originally received and stored.
operating cycle
Automation; Industrial automation
The sequential order of operations performed by a programmable controller when in the run mode.
AutoMax DCS
Automation; Industrial automation
A distributed control system drive product that is based on the Multibus platform and used primarily by the Rockwell Automation Drive Systems Group. It is a multi-tasking ...
hysteresis
Automation; Industrial automation
1) The effect of residual magnetism whereby the magnetization of a ferrous substance lags the magnetizing force because of molecular friction. 2) The property of magnetic material ...
password
Automation; Industrial automation
A security measure used to restrict access to a system, a specific function, or sensitive files. A password is typically a unique string of characters that a user types in as an ...
