Selection of encoder type (Counter mode)

To ensure a correct acquisition of the counter value, you must first select the appropriate encoder type.

The connected encoder is selected via index 0x80n1:1D "Counter mode". Explanations of the supported encoder and signal types can be found in chapter "Supported Encoder / Signal Types"

Index (hex)

Name

Meaning

80n1:1D

Counter mode

Selecting the encoder

0: Encoder RS422 (diff. input)

RS422 encoder without zero pulse

1: Counter RS422 (diff. input)

RS422 counter/pulse generator without zero pulse.
Direction preset via track B

2: Encoder TTL (single-ended)

TTL encoder without zero pulse

3: Counter TTL (single-ended)

TTL counter/pulse generator without zero pulse.
Direction preset via track B

4: Encoder open collector

Open collector encoder without zero pulse

5: Counter open collector

Open collector counter/pulse generator without zero pulse,
Direction preset via track B

In the following sections, settings 0, 2 and 4 are generally referred to as "encoder" and settings 1, 3 and 5 as "counter/pulse generator".