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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mode

Automation; Industrial automation

A selected method of operation. Example: run, test, or program.

dark operate

Automation; Industrial automation

Pertaining to a control that energizes its output when the light intensity on the photo detector reaches a sufficiently low level.

intelligent terminal (smart terminal)

Automation; Industrial automation

1) A data terminal that has some internal processing capability (a Microprocessor) for manipulating data. 2) Contrasted with dumb terminal

contact reversing

Automation; Industrial automation

A method of reversing motor rotation by use of two separate contactors, one of which produces rotation in one direction and the other produces rotation in the opposite direction. ...