Encoder Input Connectors; Table 2-28: Encoder Input Connector Specifications; Table 2-29: Encoder Input Connector A Pinout; Table 2-30: Encoder Input Connector B Pinout - Aerotech Automation1 XL4s Hardware Manual

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration

2.7. Encoder Input Connectors

The XL4s has one auxiliary encoder input channel. The encoder interface accepts an RS-422 differential line
driver. You cannot use the auxiliary encoder input channels to close the position loop.
Table 2-28: Encoder Input Connector Specifications
Specification
Encoder Frequency
x4 Quadrature Decoding
Table 2-29: Encoder Input Connector A Pinout
Pin Label Description
1 SIN1+ Encoder SIN+ Input
2 SIN1- Encoder SIN- Input
3 COS1+ Encoder COS+ Input
4 COS1- Encoder COS- Input
5 ESTOP+ Emergency Stop Opto-Isolated Input +
6 ESTOP- Emergency Stop Opto-Isolated Input -
Table 2-30: Encoder Input Connector B Pinout
Pin Label Description
1 SIN2+ Reserved
2 SIN2- Reserved
3 COS2+ Reserved
4 COS2- Reserved
5 +5V +5V Encoder Power
6 GND Ground
Table 2-31: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Encoder Input Connector
Type
6-Pin Terminal Block
40
10 MHz maximum (25 ns minimum edge separation)
40 million counts/sec
Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N
ECK02220 Phoenix 1881367
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Value
In/Out/Bi Connector
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
In/Out/Bi Connector
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Output
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Wire Size: mm
0.5 - 0.080 [20-28]
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2
[AWG]