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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skewing

Automation; Industrial automation

Refers to time-delay offset between any two signals in relation to each other.

non-volatile memory

Automation; Industrial automation

1) A memory that is designed to retain its data while its power supply is turned off. 2) Contrasted with volatile memory

integral horsepower motor

Automation; Industrial automation

A motor that has a continuous rating of 1 HP or more, built into a frame.

bit

Automation; Industrial automation

Binary digit. The smallest unit of information in the binary numbering system. Represented by the digits 0 and 1. The smallest unit of memory.

turn-around time

Automation; Industrial automation

The time it takes a communication module to receive, interpret, act upon, and reply to an incoming message.

load v

Automation; Industrial automation

1) To place data into an internal register under program control. 2) To place a program from an external storage device into central memory under operator control.