Yaskawa Motion Control G7 Drive Software - Manual (Page 14)

Date: 05/16/08, Rev: 08-05 Page 14 of 38 TM.G7SW.117
5.1 Types of Motion:
LINEAR ABSOLUTE MOTION: Linear absolute motion is used in applications such as: ball screws, linear slides,
and transfer stations. With this type of motion, a home switch and a homing sequence or an absolute encoder are
required. All position references are with relation to the actual home position + home offset.
Figure 1: Linear Absolute Motion Example – Ball Screw
ROTARY ABSOLUTE MOTION: Rotary absolute motion would be used in applications such as: index turntables,
turret winders and dial tables. With this type of motion, a home switch and a homing sequence are required. All
position references are with relation to the actual home position + home offset.
Figure 2: Rotary Absolute Motion Example – Turret Winder
5.0 Function Descriptions