
Contents and general instructions
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Festo P.BE-MTR-DCI-IO-EN en 1209d
Product-specific terms and abbreviations
The following product-specific terms and abbreviations are
used in this manual:
Term/abbreviation Meaning
0-signal 0 V present at input or output (positive logic, corresponds to LOW).
1-signal 24 V present at input or output (positive logic, corresponds to HIGH).
Axis Mechanical component of a drive which converts the motor revolutions into
positioning movements of a work load. An axis (e.g. positioning axis
DMES-...) enables:
– the work load to be fitted and guided
– a reference switch to be fitted.
Axis zero point (AZ) Measuring basis point for the project zero point and the software end
positions. The basis point for the axis zero point is the reference point.
Corresponds to the project zero point with the MTR-DCI (offset = 0).
Controller Control electronics which evaluate the control signals and provide the
power supply for the motor via the power electronics (power electronics +
controller + position controller).
DMES Type designation, electric linear axis
Drive Complete actuator, consisting of controller, motor, measuring system and,
if applicable, gear and (linear) axis.
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
Encoder Optical pulse generator (rotor position transducer on the motor shaft of
the MTR-DCI). The electric signals generated are sent to the controller,
which then calculates the position and speed on the basis of the signals
received.
Festo Configuration
Tool (FCT)
Commissioning software with uniform project and data management for all
supported device types. The special requirements of a device type are
supported by PlugIns with the necessary descriptions and dialogues.
HMI Human Machine Interface, with the MTR-DCI the control panel with
LC display and 4 operating buttons.
Homing method Method for determination of the reference position: against a fixed stop
(overload current/speed evaluation) or with reference switch.
Homing mode Operating mode in which a homing run is carried out.