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Dictionary: What is Jerk Limitation?

Dictionary of Electrical Drive Technology

Jerk Limitation is a function of a position controller with which the reference variables are set such that jerks in the motion sequence are largely avoided. This leads to smoother motion and allows faster and more accurate travel as less vibration is induced.

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Further definitions of "Jerk" and "Jerk Limitation" in motion control applications can also be found on Wikipedia.