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Data
Automation; Industrial automation
1) A general term for any type of information. 2) In a more restricted sense, data refers to the end-use information in the particular context; thereby excluding the protocol information used to get ...
2-slot addressing (two-slot addressing) (double-slot addressing)
Automation; Industrial automation
A mode of addressing I/O in which each even/odd pair of I/O module slots of an I/O chassis is addressed as an I/O group. Each I/O module slot contains 1/2 of an I/O group.
Diffuse reflection (proximity reflection)
Automation; Industrial automation
A photoelectric scanning method in which the light emitted by the light source hits the target surface and is then diffused from the surface in all directions.
Torque constant
Automation; Industrial automation
For an electric motor, the ratio of the input current to the output torque. Often measured in inch-pounds/ampere.
Master file
Automation; Industrial automation
A file of data containing the history or current status of a factor or entity of interest to an organization. A master file must be updated periodically to maintain its usefulness.
Ac-coupled amplifier
Automation; Industrial automation
An amplifier with a capacitive-coupled input to philtre out the dc component of the input signal. Therefore, the output signal is an amplification of only the ac component of the input signal. Also ...
Integrated circuit (IC)
Automation; Industrial automation
1) A solid-state device that includes combinations of circuit elements (resistors, capacitors, transistors) that are fabricated on or within a single continuous substrate (supporting semiconductor ...
