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Glossary

absolute mode A move mode that treats the target position loaded as position relative to

zero (0) while making a move.

absolute position Position relative to zero.

acceleration/

deceleration

A measurement of the change in velocity as a function of time.

Acceleration and deceleration describes the period when velocity is

changing from one value to another.

active high A signal is active when its value is high (1).

active low A signal is active when its value is low (0).

ADC analog-to-digital converter

address Character code that identifies a specific location (or series of locations)

in memory or on a host PC bus system.

amplifier The device that delivers power to operate the motor in response to

low-level control signals. In general, the amplifier is designed to operate

with a particular motor type. For example, you cannot use a stepper drive

to operate a DC brush motor.

Analog Input <1..8> 16-bit analog ADC input.

Analog Output <1..8> DAC voltage output.

API application programming interface

axis Unit that controls a motor or any similar motion or control device.

Axis <1..8> Dir (CCW) Axis 1 through 8 direction output or counterclockwise direction control.

Axis <1..8> Forward

Limit Input

Axis 1 through 8 forward limit switch.

Axis <1..8> Home

Input

Axis 1 through 8 home input.