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2.9. Sync Port
The Sync port is a bi-directional high speed proprietary interface that lets you transmit encoder signals
between drives. This is typically used for multi-axis PSO applications where one or two drives send their
encoder signals to a main drive that has the PSO logic and PSO output signal. The XC4e contains two
Sync ports, labeled A and B.
To avoid signal contention, all Sync ports default to the input state during reset and immediately after
power is applied to the drive.
Table 2-56: Sync-Related Functions
Function Description
DriveEncoderOutputConfigureDivider(),
DriveEncoderOutputConfigureInput(),
DriveEncoderOutputOn(),
DriveEncoderOutputOff()
[A3200: ENCODER OUT command]
Configure each Sync port as an input or an output
PsoDistanceConfigureInputs()
[A3200: PSOTRACK INPUT command]
Let the PSO to track the SYNC A or SYNC B port.
PsoWindowConfigureInput()
[A3200: PSOWINDOW INPUT command]
The Sync port uses low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) and standard USB 3.0 type A (cross over)
cables.
Table 2-57: Sync Port Cables
Part Number Desciption
CBL-SYNC-3 Length 3 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
CBL-SYNC-5 Length 5 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
CBL-SYNC-7 Length 7 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
CBL-SYNC-10 Length 10 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A
2.9. Sync Port XC4e Hardware Manual
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