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All computers contain some ROM to store the basic operating system -often called
the BIOS in personal computers.
rotameter -for measuring flow rate with a plug inside a tapered tube.
router -as network packets travel through a network, a router will direct them towards their destinations
using algorithms.
RPC (Remote Procedure Call) -a connection to a specific port on a remote computer will request that a specific program be run. Typical examples are ping, mail, etc.
RS-232C -a serial communication standard for low speed voltage based signals, this is very common on most computers. But, it has a low noise immunity that suggests other standards in harsh environments.
RS-422 -a current loop based serial communication protocol that tends to perform well in noisy
environments.
RS-485 -uses two current loops for serial communications.
RTC (Real-Time Clock) -A clock that can be used to generate interrupts to keep a computer process or
operating system running at regular intervals.
RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) -as temperature is changed the resistance of many materials will also change. We can measure the resistance to determine the temperature.
RTS (Request To Send) -A data handshaking line that is used to indicate when a signal is ready for
transmission, and clearance is requested.
rung -one level of logic in a ladder logic program or ladder diagram.
R/W (Read/Write) -A digital line that is used to indicate if data on a bus is to be written to, or read from
memory.
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safety margin -a factor of safety between calculated maximums and rated maximums.
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) -computer remote monitoring and control of processes.
scan-time -the time required for a PLC to perform one pass of the ladder logic.
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