Asetuspiste

Asetuspiste is a Finnish term used in engineering and information technology to indicate a designated point in a process where a value is set, or an action is triggered. In technical contexts, the word is often treated as equivalent to setpoint or reference value, though usage can vary by field.

Etymology: from asetus (setting, adjustment) and piste (point). It conveys the idea of a precise position in a system that defines the target state of a variable.

In control engineering, asetuspiste refers to the reference value that a controller strives to reach and maintain. For example, a room thermostat uses a temperature asetuspiste, such as 21 degrees Celsius. The controller compares the current temperature to the asetuspiste and adjusts heating or cooling accordingly.

In manufacturing and automation, the term can denote a physical position or station in a process where a task is performed, such as an insertion, placement, or measurement point. In robotics or CNC machining, an asetuspiste can define the coordinates or operating condition that a machine should achieve before proceeding.

Related terms: asetusarvo, viitearvo, and asetusarvo are related concepts in Finnish technical literature, often used interchangeably depending on the domain.