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Zero-speed position error is the error that remains during a zero-speed command after the motor comes to rest. Zero-speed position error is ususally caused by transmission components (backlash, compliance, gear-tooth error) or feedback error. This problem does not include inaccuracy observed at speed or caused by load disturbances. See Investigation of Excessive Following Error" for more information on errors observed at speed. See Investigation of Poor Static Stiffness and Investigation of Poor Dynamic Stiffness for errors induced by load disturbances.

Verification

Simultaneously monitor the position error as produced the servo controller and the actual error with an external measuring device. If the monitored error signal goes to zero while the measured error on the machine is excessive, the problem is probably zero-speed position error.
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