Sync Port; Table 2-34: Sync-Related Commands; Table 2-35: Sync Port Cables - Aerotech Automation1 XL4s Hardware Manual

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration

2.9. Sync Port

The Sync port is a bi-directional high speed proprietary interface that lets you transmit encoder signals
between drives. This is typically used for multi-axis PSO applications where one or two drives send their
encoder signals to a main drive that has the PSO logic and PSO output signal. The XL4s contains two Sync
ports, labeled A and B.
To avoid signal contention, all Sync ports default to the input state during reset and immediately after power
is applied to the drive.
Table 2-34: Sync-Related Commands
Command
ENCODER OUT
PSOTRACK INPUT
PSOWINDOW INPUT
The Sync port uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) and standard USB 3.0 type A (cross over)
cables.
Table 2-35: Sync Port Cables
Part Number
CBL-SYNC-3
CBL-SYNC-5
CBL-SYNC-7
CBL-SYNC-10
44
Desciption
Configure each Sync port as an input or an output
Let the PSO to track the SYNC A or SYNC B port.
Desciption
Length 3 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
Length 5 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
Length 7 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
Length 10 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
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