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Using This Manual
Technical Terms Used in This Manual
The following terms are used in this manual.
Trademarks
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MECHATROLINK is a trademark of the MECHATROLINK Members Association.
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Other product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective company. “TM” and the
®
mark do not appear with product or company names in this
manual.
Visual Aids
The following aids are used to indicate certain types of information for easier reference.
Term
Meaning
Servomotor
A
Σ
-7-Series Rotary Servomotor, Direct Drive Servomotor, or Linear Servomotor.
Rotary Servomotor
A Rotary Servomotor (SGM7M, SGM7J, SGM7A, SGM7P, SGM7G, or SGMMV).
Direct Drive Servomotor
A Direct Drive Servomotor (SGM7D, SGM7E, SGM7F, SGMCV, or SGMCS).
Linear Servomotor
A
Σ
-7-Series Linear Servomotor (SGLG, SGLF, or SGLT).
SERVOPACK
A
Σ
-7-Series amplifier
Servo Drive
The combination of a Servomotor and SERVOPACK.
Servo System
A servo control system that includes the combination of a Servo Drive with a host con-
troller and peripheral devices.
Main Circuit Cable
One of the cables that connect to the main circuit terminals, including the Main Circuit
Power Supply Cable, Control Power Supply Cable, and Servomotor Main Circuit Cable.
S
The Engineering Tool for setting up and tuning Servo Drives or a computer in which the
Engineering Tool is installed.
Indicates precautions or restrictions that must be observed.
Also indicates alarm displays and other precautions that will not result in machine damage.
Indicates definitions of difficult terms or terms that have not been previously explained in this manual.
Indicates operating or setting examples.
Indicates supplemental information to deepen understanding or useful information.
Important
Term
Example
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