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Encoder Conditioning Unit
(ECU) Hardware Manual
Revision: 1.02.00

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  • Page 1 Encoder Conditioning Unit (ECU) Hardware Manual Revision: 1.02.00...
  • Page 2 This manual contains proprietary information and may not be reproduced, disclosed, or used in whole or in part without the express written permission of Aerotech, Inc. Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    ECU Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following Directive(s):...
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity ECU Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
  • Page 5 ECU Hardware Manual Encoder Conditioning Unit Chapter 1: Encoder Conditioning Unit (ECU) The ECU interface is designed for use with any 1 Vpp analog encoder. It dynamically applies Automatic Offset, Balance and Gain Control (AOC, ABC, AGC) to the input signals.
  • Page 6: Interface Features

    Encoder Conditioning Unit ECU Hardware Manual 1.1. Interface Features 1.1.1. Self-Tuning Active Correction The ECU interface actively corrects for input signal imperfections to optimize system accuracy. Corrections are made for the following: Automatic Offset Control (AOC) adjusts offset independently for the sine and cosine signals...
  • Page 7 ECU Hardware Manual Encoder Conditioning Unit 1.1.3. Calibration Procedure The calibration procedure is required to optimize the gain, balance and offset of the analog input signals in the ECU interface.These settings are then stored and recalled for initial use at startup.
  • Page 8: Operating And Electrical Specifications

    Encoder Conditioning Unit ECU Hardware Manual 1.2. Operating and Electrical Specifications Table 1-3: Analog Specifications Specification Description ANALOG: 150 mA current consumption (interface only), when terminated with 120 Ω. Provision is given to feed a maximum of an additional 100 mA to the readhead. The interface will be fully active <300 ms after power is applied.
  • Page 9 ECU Hardware Manual Encoder Conditioning Unit 1.3. I/O Signals The ECU interface is designed to be used with industry standard 1 Vpp readheads. Cos, Sin, and reference mark differential input signals should have nominal signal amplitude of 1 Vpp developed across 120 Ω input termination resistor.
  • Page 10 Encoder Conditioning Unit ECU Hardware Manual Figure 1-1: Analog Output Specifications W A R N I N G : The outer shield should be connected to the earth ground. The inner shield should be connected to 0V. Care should be taken to ensure that the inner and outer shields are insulated from each other.
  • Page 11 ECU Hardware Manual Encoder Conditioning Unit 1.4. Dimensions Figure 1-2: ECU Dimensions Figure 1-3: ECU Standard Interconnection Cable (C23191) www.aerotech.com...
  • Page 12 Encoder Conditioning Unit ECU Hardware Manual Figure 1-4: ECU Cable for TLG (C23610) Figure 1-5: ECU Hi-Flex Cable for TLG (C23660) www.aerotech.com...
  • Page 13: Appendix A: Warranty And Field Service

    Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, whether or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, or whether or not Aerotech’s...
  • Page 14 Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...
  • Page 15: Appendix B: Revision History

    ECU Hardware Manual Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision Description 1.02.00 Updated Cable Drawings 1.01.00 Updated Declaration of Conformity 1.00.00 New Manual www.aerotech.com Appendix B...
  • Page 16 Revision History ECU Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. Appendix B www.aerotech.com...
  • Page 17 Automatic Balance Control (ABC) Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Automatic Offset Control (AOC) Cable CAL/AGC LED Calibration Declaration of Conformity Dimensions Electrical Specifications Global Technical Support LED Indicators Operating and Electrical Specifications Revision History Self-Tuning Active Correction Setup LED Support www.aerotech.com Index...
  • Page 18 Index ECU Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. Index www.aerotech.com...

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