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Automation terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
C
- Cobot
- A collaborative robot designed to work near people within force and speed limits. Read the guide →
I
- IEC 61131-3
- The standard defining PLC programming languages. Read the guide →
- IO-Link
- A point-to-point communication standard for sensors and actuators. Read the guide →
- IP rating
- Ingress protection: resistance to dust and water, such as IP67. Read the guide →
- ISO 10218
- The international safety standard for industrial robots and robot systems. Read the guide →
P
- Payload
- The weight a robot can carry, including its gripper and part. Read the guide →
- PLC
- Programmable logic controller: an industrial computer that controls machines. Read the guide →
R
- Repeatability
- How closely a robot returns to the same point, in millimetres. Read the guide →
S
- Simple payback
- Total project cost divided by annual net savings. Read the guide →