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Elements organized to form an interdependent whole.
Controls processes using mechanical or electronic devices.
Reduces human labor in processes using machines.
Develops tools for measuring and controlling industrial processes.
Operations that change a material's physical or chemical characteristics.
Operates continuously without direct manipulation of products.
Physical quantities affecting process performance.
Involves direct manipulation of products using machines.
Sensors, controllers, and actuators.
Devices that measure system performance or environmental properties.
Manage operations based on sensor information using software.
Provide energy to modify controlled variables.
Uses machines for repetitive tasks, not to be confused with automation.
Converts physical variable signals into output signals.
Maintains a variable at a desired value despite disturbances.
Open-loop and closed-loop control systems.
Control action is independent of the output.
Feedback system that adjusts based on output measurements.
Measure state, calculate action, manipulate process, and react.
Desired value for the controlled process variable.
Establishes the relationship between measured values and standards.
Device that combines sensor and interface circuits for signal reading.