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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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manufacturing message specification (MMS)
Automation; Industrial automation
An ISO/IEC 9506 standard.
throughput
Automation; Industrial automation
The rate at which equipment processes or transmits data.
K
Automation; Industrial automation
1K = 210 = 1024. A prefix used as a multiple for bits, bytes, or words in denoting size of a block of data or memory. Example: 2K bytes = 2048 bytes.
on line
Automation; Industrial automation
1) Refers to equipment or devices that are in direct interactive communication. 2) Contrasted with off line.
shark controller
Automation; Industrial automation
A Reliance family of small programmable controllers; including Shark X, Shark LX, and Shark XLII controllers.
modem
Automation; Industrial automation
Modulator/demodulator. Equipment that connects data terminal equipment to a communication line.
discrete circuit
Automation; Industrial automation
1) A circuit built from separate components that were manufactured individually. 2) Contrasted with integrated circuit
