Nexmosphere XD Series Product Manual

Table of content
1. General
2. Product overview
3. Functionality and API commands
3.1 Detect rotation
3.2 Absolute value output
3.3 Detect button presses
4. Installation requirements and guidelines
4.1 Electrical installation requirements
4.2 Connection Diagrams
4.3 Accessories - Rotary encoders & knobs
5. Settings
6. Quick test

1. General

The X-Dot Encoder can interface rotary encoders to the Nexmosphere platform. This document provides explanation of the
available functionalities and instructions on how to install and integrate the interface into your digital signage installation.
The information in this document is created for users who are familiar with the Nexmosphere API and are able to control a
basic setup with a Nexmosphere API controller. If this is not the case yet, please read the general documentation on the
Nexmosphere serial API first.

2. Product overview

The X-Dot Encoder interface is available in 1 model:
Detect CW and CCW rotation
Pulse count
Push button detection
Supply voltage
The X-Dot Encoder interface has a 6-pin JST-PHR-6
connector which allows for connecting rotary encoders to
the Nexmosphere platform. The rotary encoders offered
by Nexmosphere have a matching cable attached to them
making it a plug and play accessory option. In case of
connecting a 3rd party rotary encoder, the connection is
as follows:
From top to bottom:
• S button switch input
• G ground/common (for button switch)
• B B channel
• G ground/common (for rotary encoder)
• A A channel
• G +5V supply
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