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18 Definitions / Glossary
Definitions of words used to ensure understanding
P/N Part Number
Arm Second articulation (stick)
Artic Second articulation of a hydraulically adjustable boom (luffing
boom, knuckle boom, two piece boom)
Attachment Tool fixed to the dipper other than a bucket
Angle sensor Sensor detecting current equipment angle
Boom First articulation connected to turret
Bucket Digging attachment
Blade Heavy metal plate on the front of the machine, used for stabil
ity and moving material
CAN cable Cable connecting system components
Counterweight Weight attached to the rear of an excavator to increase digging
force and lifting capacity
Motion Cut Direct control of component hydraulic service
MMI Man Machine Interface (i.e. Display)
Pitch Longitudinal base machine angle (fore / aft)
Roll Lateral base machine angle (side to side)
Power Supply DC supply voltage
Pivot pin Point at which the articulations rotate about
Ram Hydraulic Cylinder
Stabiliser Hydraulically powered arms that can be lowered and raised to
increase the stability of the machine
Slew restriction Angular slew, virtual wall, multipoint wall
Slew limit An adjustable angle or virtual wall setting
SC Safety Controller
Tracked excavator An excavator fitted with tracks
Track Continuous band of treads, metal or rubber covered
Turret Section of machine above the undercarriage
Undercarriage Section which the tracks/wheels attach too
Wheeled excavator An excavator fitted with wheels
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