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plc-besturing

English translation: programmable logic controller


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Dutch term or phrase:plc-besturing
English translation:programmable logic controller
Entered by: Antoinette Verburg
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13:58 Nov 2, 2002
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Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / electrical
Dutch term or phrase: plc-besturing
schakel eerst het relais via de plc-besturing uit
Frank Hesse
Thailand
programmable logic controller
Explanation:
'A programmable logic controller or PLC is an electronic appliance designed to replace a bulky cabinet full of relay logic. The input is usually a set of contacts with flow or absence of electrical current. The outputs simulate switches..... ' etc. (cf. reference)
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Antoinette Verburg
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programmable logic controller


Explanation:
'A programmable logic controller or PLC is an electronic appliance designed to replace a bulky cabinet full of relay logic. The input is usually a set of contacts with flow or absence of electrical current. The outputs simulate switches..... ' etc. (cf. reference)


    Reference: http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_logic_controller
Antoinette Verburg
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PLC


Explanation:
Strictly speaking the word "besturing" is not needed. PLC in this context stands for Pprogrammable Logic Controls or Controller.

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