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PLC

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

  A solid-state control system that has a user-programmable memory for storing instructions for the purpose of implementing specific functions such as I/O control, logic, timing, counting, three mode (PID) control, communication, arithmetic, and data and file processing.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8183 under Programmable Logic Controller from NIST SP 800-82, NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 1 under Programmable Logic Controller from NIST SP 800-82
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2 under Programmable Logic Controller from NIST SP 800-82
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3 under Programmable Logic Controller from NIST SP 800-82
NISTIR 8183 Rev. 1 under Programmable Logic Controller from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2