PC'S PROVIDE CONTROL OPTIONS THAT RIVAL MINICOMPUTERS

The article discusses the applications of programmable controllers (PC). These controllers accept binary (on-off contact) inputs from limit switches, pushbuttons and other devices in the processing area and use pre-programmed logic to generate output signals for turning indicators on and off, and for final control elements like pumps, valves, and motors.

• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • Fuller, R T
  • Bessler, P S
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Instruments and Control Systems
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automatic vessel control; Automation; Control devices; Information processing; Machinery
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic control systems; Machinery automation; Shipboard automation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165106
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1977 12:00AM