Basic Terms; Visual Aids - YASKAWA SGM series User Manual

Basic Terms

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions are used:
Servomotor:
Servopack:
Servodrive:
Servo system: A complete servo control system consisting of servodrive, host controller,

Visual Aids

The following aids are used to indicate certain types of information for easier reference.
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TERMS
SGDA-
Speed/Torque
SGDA-
Positions
JUSP-OP02A-1
JUSP-OP03A
NOTE A Σ-Series Servodrive alone cannot ensure the functionality and performance of the entire
machine control system. It must be combined with an appropriate machine and host control-
ler so that the entire control system works properly. Therefore, carefully read the instruction
manuals for the machine to be used before attempting to operate the servodrive.
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Σ-Series SGM/SGMP Servomotor
An amplifier (Trademark of Yaskawa servo amplifier "SGDA Servopack")
A SGM/SGMP Servomotor and an amplifier (SGDA Servopack)
and peripheral devices
Indicates references for additional information.
Technical terms placed in bold in the text are briefly explained in a "TERMS" sec-
tion at the bottom of the page. The following kinds of technical terms are explained:
Technical terms that need to be explained to users who are not very familiar with
servo systems or electronic devices and technical terms specific to Σ Series Ser-
vos that need to be explained in descriptions of functions.
The text indicated by this icon is applicable only to Servopacks for speed/torque
S
control (Type: SGDA-jjjS).
If neither this icon nor the following icon appears, the description is applicable to
both types of Servopack.
The text indicated by this icon is applicable only to Servopacks for position control
P
(Type: SGDA-jjjP).
If neither this icon nor the previous icon appears, the description is applicable to
both types of Servopack.
The text indicated by this icon explains the operating procedure using hand-held
type digital operator (Type: JUSP-OP02A-1).
The text indicated by this icon explains the operating procedure using mount type
digital operator (Type: JUSP-OP03A).