Siemens SINAMICS S120 Function Manual page 450

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8.7 Closed-loop position control
Figure 8-7
For linear encoders, the interrelationship between the physical quantity and the neutral
length unit LU is configured using parameter p2503 (LU/10 mm).
Example:
Linear encoder, 10 mm should have a resolution of 1 µm (i.e. 1 LU = 1 µm).
-> p2503 = 10000
Figure 8-8 Actual position value processing
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Actual position value sensing with linear encoders
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