Definition: Structured Text (ST) is a high-level, text-based programming language standardized under IEC 61131-3 for programmable…

An Instruction List (IL) is a low-level programming language used in industrial automation, specifically for Programmable Logic Controllers…

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Definition Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is a graphical programming language standardized in IEC…

1. Basic Definition Motion Control is a subfield of automation that focuses on precisely regulating the position,…

A barcode scanner (or barcode reader) is an electronic device that captures and decodes information stored in barcodes—visual…

SCADA System (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Definition A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System is a…

Industrial IoT (IIoT) Basic Definition Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the application of Internet of Things (IoT)…

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Definition: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to the integration…

Industry 4.0 Definition Industry 4.0 (also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution) refers to the current trend of…

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Cyber-Physical System (CPS) is an integrated system that combines computational (cyber) components with physical…