Outline of automation 1

Outline of automation
Automation (including roboticization, industrial automation and computer numerical control), is the use of
control systems such as computers to control industrial machinery and processes, replacing human operators. In the
scope of industrialization, it is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provided human operators with
machinery to assist them with the physical requirements of work, automation greatly reduces the need for human
sensory and mental requirements as well.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to automation:

Essence of automation
Main article: Automation
• Control systems
• Industrialization
• Numerical control
• Robotics

Branches of automation
• Autonomous automation
• Home automation
• Office automation
• Macc automation

History of automation
Main article: History of automation
• History of mass production
• Numerical control

General automation concepts

• Artificial intelligence
• Cybernetics
• Machine to Machine
• OPC
• OPC Foundation
• Process control
• Run Book Automation (RBA)
• Robot
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Automation Tools
• ANN - Artificial neural network
• DCS - Distributed Control System
• HMI - Human Machine Interface
• LIMS - Laboratory Information Management System
• MES - Manufacturing Execution System
• PAC - Programmable automation controller
• PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
• SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
• Simulation

Automation lists
Main article: List of automation topics

External links
• IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering [1]
• Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation 2nd Edition [2]

Major Catalogue
• Theory of Circuit
• Analog Electronics Technology
• Digital Electronics Technology
• Power Elevtronics Technology
• Electromagnetic Field
• Electric Measurement
• Theory of Electric Motors
• Automatic Control Theory
• Modern Control Theory
• Principle of Microcomputer
• Computer Control Techniques
• Automatic Regulators
• Process Control System
• Electrical Automatic System
• Fundamental of Electric Drive
• AC Motor Speed Regulating System
• Computer Simulation
• Building Automation
• Linear System
• Electrical CAD
• Fuzzy Control and Neutral Network
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References
[1] http:/ / goldberg. berkeley. edu/ t-ase/
[2] http:/ / isa. org/ Template. cfm?Section=Books1& template=/ Ecommerce/ ProductDisplay. cfm& ProductID=7845
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Article Sources and Contributors

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Nrswanson, Oleg Alexandrov, Parafianowicz, Plrk, Quiddity, Robert Skyhawk, Scapler, Stefan, Svick, The Transhumanist, Wangbaokui, 4 anonymous edits

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