Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word truncated. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: abbreviated, shortened, truncated(adj) cut short in duration. the abbreviated speech; her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking; an unsatisfactory truncated conversation.
Encoders . Encoders are sensors used to detect position. They can be linear, or rotational. The problem with linear encoders is that they have to travel the entire length of their range. Linear encoders, therefore, are long and expensive. Rotational encoders, on the other hand, are small and relatively cheap and less unwieldy.
There are four main types of actuators: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric and Mechanical. Hydraulic actuators consist of a cylinder or fluid motor that utilizes hydraulic power to facilitate mechanical process. The mechanical motion gives an output in terms of linear, rotary or oscillatory motion.