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.
LECTURE 3: Actuators, Encoders, Relays and Switches. Actuators: An actuator is the device that brings about the mechanical movements required for any physical process in the factory. Internally, actuators can be broken down into two separate modules: the signal amplifier and the transducer. The amplifier converts the low power control signal into a high power signal that is fed into the transducer, which actually converts the amplified control signal into the required form of energy. Figure 3.1.
Actuators. 1  Hydraulic cylinder. 2  Swashplates are used in 'hydraulic motors' requiring highly accurate control and also in 'no stop' continuous (360Â°) precision positioning mechanisms. 3  Hydraulic motor (a pump plumbed in reverse) 4  Hydrostatic transmission. 5  Brakes.