Rockwell Automation 4100-EF04_EF08 4 or 8 Way Encoder Buffer Unit Installation and Setup Manual - Manual (Page 10)

Publication 4100-IN054B-EN-P - January 2001
Preface P-4
ESRS - Refers to the Encoder Signal Reference Simulator.
Way - Refers to the number of channels on the Encoder Buffer Unit.
8 Way- Refers to the Encoder Buffer Unit when configured for 8
follower outputs.
4 Way- Refers to the Encoder Buffer Unit when configured for 4
follower outputs.
System Control Encoder - Is used interchangeably with Master
Encoder.
For specific definitions of other terms used in industrial automation,
see the Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary (publication
number AG-7.1).
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