(1) Refer to your encoder manual for proper cable type. The type of cable used should be twisted-pair, individually shielded cable with a maximum
length of 300 m (1000 ft.).
(2) External resistors are required if they are not internal to the encoder. The pull-up resistor (R) value depends on the power supply value. The table
below shows the maximum resistor values for typical supply voltages. To calculate the maximum resistor value, use this formula:
DC
V
–
Vmin
R
=
------------------------------------- -
Imin
Where:
R = maximum pull-up resistor value
VDC = power supply voltage
Vmin = 2.6V DC
Imin = 6.8 mA
Power Supply Voltage (V DC)
5V DC
12V DC
24V DC
(1) Resistance values may change, depending upon your application.
The minimum resistor (R) value depends on the current sinking capability of the encoder. Refer
to your encoder's documentation for more information.
(1)
Cable
VS
GND
(2)
R
A
B
Z
Shield
Maximum Pull-up Resistor Value (R)
352
1382
3147
Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-IN082C-EN-P - February 2013