Rockwell Automation 4100 ALEC AXIS LINK ENCODER CONVERTER - Manual (Page 12)

Publication 4100-5.3 - June 1999
Preface 4
AxisLink - is an IMC S Class option which links multiple motion
controllers and ALECs to provide real-time axis coordination between
their axes in distributed multi-axis system.
Virtual Axis - An axis on one motion controller, which is linked to an
axis on another motion controller or ALEC via AxisLink.
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ALEC Product Receiving
and Storage Responsibility You, the customer, are responsible for thoroughly inspecting the
equipment before accepting the shipment from the freight company.
Check the item(s) you receive against your purchase order. If any
items are obviously damaged, it is your responsibility to refuse
delivery until the freight agent has noted the damage on the freight
bill. Should you discover any concealed damage during unpacking,
you are responsible for notifying the freight agent. Leave the shipping
container intact and request that the freight agent make a visual
inspection of the equipment.
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