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address character code that identifies a specific location (or series of locations)
in memory or on a host PC bus system
amplifier drive 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..4> 12-bit analog ADC input
Analog Output <1..4> 16-bit DAC voltage output
API application programming interface
axis unit that controls a motor or any similar motion or control device
Axis <1..4> Forward
Limit Input
axis 1 through 4 forward/clockwise limit switch
Axis <1..4> Home
Input
axis 1 through 4 home input
Axis <1..4> Inhibit
axis 1 through 4 inhibit output
Axis <1..4> Reverse
Limit Input
axis 1 through 4 reverse/counter-clockwise limit input
B
b bit—one binary digit, either 0 or 1
base address memory address that serves as the starting address for programmable or
I/O bus registers. All other addresses are located by adding to the base
address.
binary number system with a base of 2
buffer temporary storage for acquired or generated data (software)
bus group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer.
Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are
connected.