Stands for "Input/Output," in automation, a term encompassing all physical connection points between a control system and the sensors and actuators of the "real world."

Techniques for filtering, storing, and retrieving images, as well as for processing pictorial information by computer.

An electronic unit that converts high-level commands from a host computer, PLC, or operator panel into step and direction pulses needed by a stepping motor driver.

The information system manages the scope, validity, reliability, selection and maintenance of quality and performance data and information. The system also provides comparative information and benchmarks. The data and information is then used to monitor and improve the integrated systems.

the term for any item of electrical or electronic equipment designed to carry out a specific function or set of functions. A device for measuring the value of an observable attribute. The instrument may also control the value.

A small, complete circuit of interconnected semiconductor devices such as transistors, capacitors, and resistors printed in a single silicon chip.

A device that prevents a machine from initiating an operation until a condition or set of conditions is fulfilled.

An instrument which will not produce any spark or thermal effects under normal or abnormal conditions that will ignite a specified gas mixture.