Recommended Encoder Types

68

 

 

 

 

Installing the Encoder Module

69

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Encoder

70

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Length and Noise Considerations

71

 

 

Motor - Encoder Polarity Matching

72

 

 

 

Voltage Levels, Thresholds and Limit Switches 72

 

Wiring Optional Limit Switches

73

 

 

 

 

Wiring Limit Switches Without Encoders

75

 

 

Effect of Limit Switches

75

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Encoder Module to Measure Distance

76

 

Using the Encoder to Measure Speed 76

 

 

Using the Encoder to Track Position

77

 

 

 

RS232 Communication with the Encoder Module

78

 

Encoder Testing and Setting Using the PC Utility

79

SECTION 8

Closed Loop Position Mode

81

 

 

 

 

 

Mode Description

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Position Mode 81

 

 

 

 

Position Sensor Selection

82

 

 

 

 

 

Sensor Mounting

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feedback Potentiometer wiring

83

 

 

Feedback Potentiometer wiring in RC or RS232 Mode 83

 

Feedback Potentiometer wiring in Analog Mode 84

 

Analog Feedback on Single Channel Controllers 85

 

Feedback Wiring in RC or RS232 Mode on Single Channel

 

Controllers

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feedback Wiring in Analog Mode on Single Channel

 

Controllers

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Optical Encoders in Position Mode

86

 

Sensor and Motor Polarity

86

 

 

 

 

Encoder Error Detection and Protection

87

 

Adding Safety Limit Switches

87

 

 

 

Using Current Limiting as Protection 89

 

 

Control Loop Description

89

 

 

 

 

PID tuning in Position Mode

90

 

 

SECTION 9

Closed Loop Speed Mode

93

 

 

 

 

 

Mode Description

93

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Speed Mode

93

 

 

 

 

Tachometer or Encoder Mounting

94

 

 

Tachometer wiring

94

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity

95

 

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