control module


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control module

[kən′trōl ‚mä·jül]
(computer science)
The set of registers and circuitry required to carry out a specific function.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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All control and command signals interface with the input/output control modules, which in turn are controlled and monitored by the central control module.
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Easy to install and set-up for any web application, TensionManager's base unit is a compact, single-board control module. Specialized DIN-rail modules extend the control module's functionality and can be added on if required.

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