Encoder Feedback Signals Ea, Eb And Ez; Figure 3-3: Ea, Eb, And Ez Signals - ADLINK Technology HSL-4XMO User Manual

3.2 Encoder Feedback Signals EA, EB and EZ

The encoder feedback signals include EA, EB, and EZ. Every axis
has six pins for three differential pairs of phase-A (EA), phase-B
(EB), and index (EZ) inputs. EA and EB are used for position
counting, and EZ is used for zero position indexing.
The input circuit of the EA, EB, and EZ signals is shown as fol-
lows:

Figure 3-3: EA, EB, and EZ signals

Please note that the voltage across each differential pair of
encoder input signals (EA+, EA-), (EB+, EB-), and (EZ+, EZ-)
should be at least 3.5V. Therefore, the output current must be
observed when connecting to the encoder feedback or motor
driver feedback as not to over drive the source. The differential
signal pairs are converted to digital signals EA, EB, and EZ; then
feed to the PCL6045 ASIC (R=220ohm).
Below are examples of connecting the input signals with an exter-
nal circuit. The input circuit can be connected to an encoder or
motor driver if it is equipped with: (1) a differential line driver or (2)
an open collector output.
Connection to Line Driver Output
To drive the HSL-4XMO encoder input, the driver output must pro-
vide at least 3.5V across the differential pairs with at least 6mA
driving capacity. The grounds of both sides must be tied together.
The maximum frequency will be 4Mhz or more depends on wiring
distance and signal conditioning.
16 Signal Connections