YASKAWA SVC User Manual page 615

11.6 Terminology
such as for rotation in only one direction.
Refer to the following section for details.
5.1.3 Axis Selection on page 5-5
 Finite-length Axis
This is an axis that uses finite-length axis position control or an axis that uses infinite-length
axis position control that rotates in one direction only and does not reset its position data after
every rotation.
Refer to the following section for details.
5.1.3 Axis Selection on page 5-5
 Finite-length Axis Position Control
This control method is used to perform position control within a specified range of movement,
such as round-trip operations.
Refer to the following section for details.
5.1.3 Axis Selection on page 5-5
 Working Coordinate System
This is the coordinate system that is used in motion programs. It is called the working coordi-
nate system to distinguish it from the machine coordinate system. The working coordinate sys-
tem can be set by executing the POS (Set Current Position) instruction in a motion program.
Refer to the following manual for details.
MP3000 Series Motion Programming Manual (Manual No.: SIEP C880725 14)
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