Industrial Automation Glossary – S
Written by Neal Babcock
safety margin
a factor of safety between calculated maximums and rated maximums.
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition)
computer remote monitoring and control of processes.
scan time
the time it takes a PLC read all the inputs, execute the logic and write to all the outputs.
schematic
an abstract drawing showing components in a design as simple figures. The figures drawn are often the essential functional elements that must be considered in engineering calculations. Read more
Industrial Automation Glossary – T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Written by Neal Babcock
T1
a 1.54 Mbps network data link.
T3
a 45 Mbps network data link. This can be done with parallel T1 lines and packet switching.
tap
a connection to a power line.
tare
the ratio between unloaded and loaded weights. Read more
