Rockwell Automation 4100 AEC Absolute Encoder Converter Installation - Manual (Page 12)

Publication 4100-UM052B-EN-P - October 2001
Preface 4
Terminology In order to avoid confusion, we have used the following general terms
in a specific manner within this manual. We define them as follows:
Transducer - the SSI device is considered a transducer for the
purposes of this manual.
Encoder - Refers to the AEC connector that goes to the 1394 GMC
System or the S Class Compact motion controller. The cable from the
controller attaches to the AEC at the Encoder connector.
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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