Installation and Configuration
2.10. Encoder Interface (TB108)
The Nmark SSaM is equipped with two auxiliary encoder input channels that are accessible through
TB108A/B. The encoder interfaces accept an RS-422 differential line driver.
Table 2-31:
Encoder Input Specifications (TB108)
Specification
Encoder Frequency
x4 Quadrature Decoding
Table 2-32:
Axis 1 Encoder Interface Pinout (TB108A)
Pin
Label Description
1
+5V
+5V Encoder Power
2
Ground
3
SIN+
Encoder SIN+ Input
4
SIN-
Encoder SIN- Input
5
COS+ Encoder COS+ Input
6
COS- Encoder COS- Input
7
MRK+ Encoder MRK+ Input
8
MRK- Encoder MRK- Input
Table 2-33:
Axis 2 Encoder Interface Pinout (TB108B)
Pin
Label Description
1
+5V
+5V Encoder Power
2
Ground
3
SIN+
Encoder SIN+ Input
4
SIN-
Encoder SIN- Input
5
COS+ Encoder COS+ Input
6
COS- Encoder COS- Input
7
MRK+ Encoder MRK+ Input
8
MRK- Encoder MRK- Input
Table 2-34:
Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Encoder Connector (TB108 A/B)
Mating Connector
8-Pin Terminal Block
Table 2-35:
Nmark SSaM to Drive Cable Part Numbers
Drive Type
Ndrive CP, HPe, or HLe
Ndrive MP, ML
Npaq
42
10 MHz maximum (25 nsec minimum edge separation)
40 million counts/sec
Aerotech P/N
Phoenix P/N
ECK01386
1881383
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Value
Wire Size: mm
0.5 - 0.080 [20-28]
Cable P/N
C23161-xx
C23940-xx
C23320-xx
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In/Out/Bi
Output
N/A
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
In/Out/Bi
Output
N/A
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
2
[AWG]