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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cursor

Automation; Industrial automation

The intensified or blinking element in a video display. A means for indicating where data entry or editing occurs.

decoder

Automation; Industrial automation

A device that converts coded information into a more usable form (e.g., Gray code to natural binary).

baud

Automation; Industrial automation

A unit of signaling speed equal to the number of discrete conditions or signal events per second. Where one bit is encoded on each signaling event, the number of baud is the same ...

interface event

Automation; Industrial automation

The interaction that takes place between OSIRM layers to request service of a particular layer, or to signal another layer.

transducer

Automation; Industrial automation

A device that converts one form of energy to another (e.g., mechanical to electrical). When a transducer is actuated by signals from one system or medium, it can supply a related ...

cable tray system

Automation; Industrial automation

A unit or assembly of units or sections, and associated fittings, forming a rigid structural system used to support cables and raceways. A cable tray system may include ladders, ...