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Geo PMAC Drive User Manual
46 Setting Up Encoders
SETTING UP THE ENCODERS
The Geo PMAC is a special version of the PMAC2 controller integrated with the amplifier in a single
package. It adds a few features not available on other versions of the PMAC2 controller. For all other
aspects of the software operation, the User’s Manual and Software Reference Manual for the PMAC2
family of controllers can be used. This section covers the features unique to the Geo PMAC Drive.
Setting up Quadrature Encoders
Digital quadrature encoders are the most common position sensors used with Geo Drives. Interface
circuitry for these encoders comes standard on board-level Turbo PMAC controllers, UMAC axis-
interface boards, Geo drives, and QMAC control boxes.
Signal Format
Quadrature encoders provide two digital signals that are a function of the position of the encoder, each
nominally with 50% duty cycle, and nominally one-quarter cycle apart. This format provides four distinct
states per cycle of the signal, or per line of the encoder. The phase difference of the two signals permits the
decoding electronics to discern the direction of travel, which would not be possible with a single signal.
Typically, these signals are at 5V TTL/CMOS levels, whether single-ended or differential. The input
circuits are powered by the main 5V supply for the controller, but they can accept up to +/-12V between
the signals of each differential pair, and +/-12V between a signal and the GND voltage reference.
Differential encoder signals can enhance noise immunity by providing common-mode noise rejection.
Modern design standards virtually mandate their use for industrial systems, especially in the presence of
PWM power amplifiers, which generate a great deal of electromagnetic interference.
Hardware Setup
The Geo Drive accepts inputs from two digital encoders and
provides encoder position data to the motion processor. X1
is encoder 1 connector and X2 is encoder 2. The differential
format provides a means of using twisted pair wiring that
allows for better noise immunity when wired into
machinery.
Geo Drives encoder interface circuitry employs differential
line receivers. The wiring diagram on the right shows an
example of how to connect the Geo drive to a quadrature
encoder.
Function
Pin #
ChA+ 1
ChA- 14
ChB+ 2
ChB- 15
ChC+ 3
ChC- 16
2
3
4
5
14
15
16
17
1
6
7
18
19
8
9
20
21
10
11
22
23
12
13
24
25
Quadrature
Encoder
CHA+
CHA-
CHB+
CHB-
CHC+
CHC-
5V
GND
GND
Shield
X1/X2
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