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Automation & SCADA Glossary
Every acronym, instrument, protocol, and field-operations term in industrial automation and oil & gas SCADA - defined in plain English, one page each. Browse by topic below (3831 terms across 21 categories), start with the fundamentals hub for the big concepts, or follow a guided learning path at Automation University.
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This glossary defines 3831 terms from across industrial automation and oil & gas SCADA, organized into 21 topic areas. Pick a topic to browse its terms, each with a full plain-English explanation.
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