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Automation, systems and instrumentation
dictionary
The latest edition of the ISA "Automation, systems and instrumentation dictionary" is now available from American Technical Publishers.
The latest edition of the ISA "Automation, systems and instrumentation dictionary" is now available from American Technical Publishers This comprehensive dictionary, containing over one thousand new terms, has been completely revised and expanded to reflect the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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All terms are clearly presented and easy to access.
This dictionary covers the entire vocabulary of instrumentation, systems, and automation, and is intended to serve as an essential reference tool for all instrumentation and control professionals.
To this end, several features have been added to the fourth edition.
The coverage of digital topics has been expanded significantly, mostly in the areas of software and digital communication.
Abbreviations and acronyms are also included and defined.
Almost two hundred illustrations have been included, all new to the dictionary, to order to enhance the definitions of more difficult terms.
In addition, some of the definitions that refer to more than one area have been classified to increase clarity.
The dictionary contains not only specialised vocabulary unique to instruments and control systems, but many terms from other engineering disciplines as well.
All definitions from ISA standards have also been included.
This book is ideal for engineers, technicians, students, and technical writers.
The "Automation, systems and instrumentation dictionary" is available through American Technical Publishers for GBP 67.00.
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