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There are currently 4 glossaries in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Length units
The linear units for programming and configuring an axis, typically used in indexing, setting offsets, defining over travel limits etc. Length units are often defined in inches, feet, meters or millimeters.
Linear
A relationship between an input and output in which the output is in direct proportion to the input.
Linear motor
An electric induction motor that produces straight-line motion (as opposed to rotary motion) by means of a linear stator and rotor placed in parallel. It has been used to drive streetcars and monorails, where one part of the motor is on the underside of the vehicle and the other is in the track.
Loop update times
The time interval between updates to calculate the process variable from the following error.