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Glossary
This section contains an alphabetized list of terms and acronyms that may be used
in this document.
Term Definition
ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Inc.
Bus board A capacitor bank that filters out spikes or ripples in the electrical
supply to provide smooth DC voltage. A bus board is mounted behind
each linear motor.
Cell Two (2) or more stations that are grouped together. Typically, a cell
can function independently of other cells. In some cases, cells are
connected by a global emergency stop.
Component Typically, the smallest and most detailed level of the SuperTrak
conveyance platform.
For example; a single piece of tooling, a sensor, or a cylinder.
Control interface A protocol that provides isolated bi-directional communication from
the SuperTrak conveyance platform controller to local cell controllers.
This protocol is executed over one of the supported fieldbus network.
Cycle The complete sequence of steps that a device performs to complete a
task.
Cycle time The time a device takes to complete a sequence of operations once.
Device Two (2) or more components that are grouped together to complete a
single function. A device can be controlled by software to move
through a sequence of steps.
For example; a conveyor, or lift tooling.
Disable Prevent a device from operating through software or by removing
power.
Disconnect To interrupt or terminate a connection.
Enable Allow a device to operate through software or by connecting power.
Encoder A position sensor that continuously monitors pallet positions.