Explanation of symbols
4 ATM60-Cxx 03/2007
1. Explanation of symbols
This symbol is placed at points in the text which have to be observed in particular in order
that proper use is ensured and risks are ruled out.
This symbol indicates instructions and particularly useful information. If these are not
observed, errors may occur in the functioning of the encoder.
2. Abbreviations used
CAN Controller Area Network
CiA CAN in Automation. International association of the users and manufacturers of CAN products.
COB Communication Object. Transport unit in the CAN network (CAN message). Data is transmitted
over the network within a COB.
COB-ID COB Identifier. Unique identification of a communication object.
DS Draft Standard.
DSP Draft Standard Proposal.
ID Identifier, see COB-ID.
LSB Least Significant Bit/Byte.
MSB Most Significant Bit/Byte.
NMT Network Management. Service element of CAL implementation of initialization, configuration
and error handling in a CAN network.
PDO Process Data Object. Communication object for the rapid interchange of data.
SDO Service Data Object. Communication object for access to the object directory.
RTR Remote Transmission Request.
SYNC Synchronization Telegram.
CMS CAN Message Specification
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