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Glossary
The world of electric drives is developing rapidly. This glossary provides a clear and practical overview of key technical terms that are important for the use of electrically powered motors and their controls.
From basic terminology to specialised topics, content is explained in an understandable and compact way.
As technologies and requirements are constantly evolving, the glossary is regularly updated and expanded. This means that the most important information is always available in a compact, clear and practical format.
A drive control is an electronic system that controls the (electric) motor of a machine so that the motor can deliver the best possible performance.
An asynchronous motor is a widely used type of electric motor in which the speed of the rotor is not synchronised with the magnetic rotating field of the stator.
A brushless DC motor (BLDC) is a direct current motor that is used without carbon brushes.
CAN bus stands for Controller Area Network and is a standardised bus system, i.e. a system for data transmission between several participants via a common transmission path.
Compliance refers to adherence to standards and rules. These can be defined in laws, company guidelines and industry standards.
Cyber security refers to the protection of computer systems, networks and data against digital attacks, misuse, theft and unauthorised access.
A DC-DC converter, also known as a DC-DC converter, is a device for converting direct voltage into another direct voltage with a different voltage level.
DIN EN ISO 13849 is a safety-specific standard for the functional safety of machinery.
Embedded software refers to software that is directly optimised for the specific hardware and runs in it.
Functional safety is the term used to describe the process of ensuring that a system works safely or switches off even if an error occurs.
A rectifier is a device for converting AC voltage into DC voltage. A rectifier is a power converter, just like DC-DC converters or inverters.
An I/O module is a component of automation technology. I/O stands for input and output.
IEC 61800-5-1 is an international safety standard for power drive systems with adjustable speed.
Power electronics is a field of electrical engineering that deals with the conversion, control and regulation of electrical energy.
The MODBUS protocol is a communication protocol based on a so-called client/server architecture.
Motion control is an area of automation technology that involves the precise movement of machines and systems.
A motor controller is an electronic device used to control and regulate the speed, movement, direction and power of an electric motor.
SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology and is a process in electronics production in which electronic components are mounted on the surface of a printed circuit board.
A synchronous reluctance motor is an electric motor in which the torque in the rotor is generated exclusively by the reluctance force.
