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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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national electrical code (NEC)
Automation; Industrial automation
A set of regulations governing the construction and installation of electrical wiring and apparatus, established by the National Fire Protection Association and suitable for ...
two-way alternate (half-duplex) (HDX)
Automation; Industrial automation
1) A mode of operation for a point-to-point or multi-point baseband link with two physical circuits, in which messages or transmission blocks can be sent in one direction or the ...
star topology
Automation; Industrial automation
A network where all devices are connected to a central or master communication device that routes messages.
line
Automation; Industrial automation
Conductor or set of conductors for carrying signals or power.
step-function response
Automation; Industrial automation
The time variation of an output signal when a specified step-function input signal or disturbance is applied.
logical write
Automation; Industrial automation
1) To write to memory based on a logical address. 2) See physical write
