A0013 Field I/O
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Field I/O are devices that communicate with a controller or data aggregator to either send input data or receive output data. Input data may include readings about a given environment/device state from sensors, while output data may include data sent back to actuators for them to either undertake actions or change parameter values. These devices are frequently embedded devices running on lightweight embedded operating systems or RTOSes.
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- Smart Sensors · General
*A device that procures a voltage or current output that is representative of some physical property being measured (e.g., speed, temperature, flow).* (Citation: Guidance - NIST SP800-82) Smart sensors take this functionality and add on on-device processing and network communication.
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*A type of drive that controls the speed, but not the precise position, of a non-servo, AC motor by varying the frequency of the electricity going to that motor. VFDs are typically used for applications where speed and power are important, but precise positioning is not.* (Citation: Guidance - NIST SP800-82) VFDs can be network connected.
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