Fuse
Stop (of action or operation)
1.3.2 Terminology
The following is a brief description of the terms specific to motion
control and the ESP300 Motion Controller/Driver.
Axis – a logical name for a stage/positioner/ motion device
Encoder – a displacement measuring device, term usually used for
both linear and rotary models.
ESP – Enhanced System Performance motion system is comprised
of compatible stage(s). ESP is synonymous with a plug-and-play
motion system.
ESP – compatible – refers to Newport Corporation stage with its
own firmware-based configuration parameters. Newport stages or
other stages without this feature are referred to as being not ESP-
compatible and must be uniquely configured by the user.
Home (position) – the unique point in space that can be accurately
found by an axis, also called origin.
Jog – a motion of undetermined-length, initiated manually.
Motion device – electro-mechanical equipment. Used
interchangeably with stage and positioner.
Move – a motion to a destination
Origin – used interchangeably with home
PID – a closed loop algorithm using proportional, integral, and
derivative gain factors for position control
Positioner – used interchangeably with stage and motion device
Stage – used interchangeably with motion device and positioner
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