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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man machine interface (MMI)

Automation; Industrial automation

A term for operator interface software that lets the operator monitor real-time data and perform real-time control functions.

bus structure

Automation; Industrial automation

The description of a bus, including its size and the function of each line. Some standardized bus structures are Multibus I, Multibus II, VAX, Q-bus, IBM PC, and the STD BUS.

intrinsically safe connection

Automation; Industrial automation

A connection (e.g., for an I/O circuit) from which wires can be routed into a hazardous location.

mnemonic

Automation; Industrial automation

A term that is simple and easy to remember — used to represent a complex or lengthy set of information.

set speed

Automation; Industrial automation

The desired operating speed.

tap

Automation; Industrial automation

A connection to a trunk cable. The tap allows part of the signal on the trunk to be passed to a station, and the signal transmitted by the station to be passed to the trunk.