Sigma II User's Manual
See 3.5 Wiring to an Encoder for connection circuit examples.
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Connecting to an Open-Collector Output Circuit
Alarm code signals are output from open-collector transistor output circuits.
Connect an open-collector output circuit through a photocoupler, relay, or line receiver
circuit.
Servo amplifier
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Servo amplifier
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Note: The maximum allowable voltage and current capacities for open-collector circuits are:
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Voltage: 30V
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Current: 20mA
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Connecting to a Photocoupler Output Circuit
Photocoupler output circuits are used for servo alarm, servo ready, and other sequence
output signal circuits.
Connect a photocoupler output circuit through a relay or line receiver circuit.
Servo amplifier end
Note: The maximum allowable capacities for photocoupler output circuits are:
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Voltage: 30V
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Current: 50mA
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