Technical information

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20 Definitions / Glossary
Definitions of words used to ensure understanding
P/N Part Number
Boom First articulation connected to turret
Arm Second articulation
Artic Second articulation of a hydraulically adjustable boom (luffing
boom, knuckle boom, two piece boom)
Turret Section of machine above the undercarriage
Undercarriage Section which the tracks/wheels attach too
Track continuous band of treads, metal or rubber covered
Wheeled excavator An excavator fitted with wheels
Tracked excavator An excavator fitted with tracks, also known as
Bucket Digging attachment
Attachment Tool fixed to the dipper other than a bucket
SC Safety Controller
MMI Man Machine Interface (i.e. Display)
CAN cable Cable connecting system components
Angle sensor Sensor detecting current equipment angle
Pitch Longitudinal base machine angle (fore / aft) / Gradient
Roll Lateral base machine angle (side to side) / Cant
Motion Cut Direct control of component hydraulic service
Power Supply DC supply voltage
Ram Hydraulic Cylinder
Blade heavy metal plate on the front of the machine, used for stability
and moving material
Stabiliser Hydraulically powered arms that can be lowered and raised to
increase the Stability of the machine
Counterweight Weight attached to the rear of an excavator to increase digging
force and lifting capacity
Pivot pin Point at which the articulations rotate about
Relay Electronic device to operate motion cut valve
Offset Boom Boom that pivots part way along or at it fixing point to the turret