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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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Megger test
Automation; Industrial automation
A test used to measure an insulation system’s resistance. This is usually measured in megohms by applying a high voltage.
Token Ring™ procedure
Automation; Industrial automation
A token-access procedure used with physical ring topology.
D-flange (motor mounting)
Automation; Industrial automation
A type of motor mounting used when the motor is built as part of the machine. The mounting holes of the flange are not threaded. The bolts protrude through the flange from the ...
MicroLogix controller
Automation; Industrial automation
A very compact Allen-Bradley programmable controller with 16 or 32 fixed digital I/O. See programmable controller
IR compensation
Automation; Industrial automation
A way to compensate for the voltage drop across resistance of the ac or dc motor circuit and the resultant reduction in speed. This compensation also provides a way to improve the ...
