Pilot signal

An output signal released before the main preset value is entered according to the setpilot signal value.

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P.L.C.

Programmable Logic Controller: control system whose program is stored in a program memory and can be changed.

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Prescaler

The factor by which the incoming pulses in the counter are multiplied. Used when theincoming count pulse does not correspond…

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Preset

For programmable absolute shaft encoders: The programmed numerical value is accepted as output value (output value = preset value).

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Preset counter

Preset counters are counters with control functions, e.g. shutting down a machine after a certain number of pieces has been…

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Preset value

Setting value (a set value); a signal is released when this value corresponds with the counted value.

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