Aerotech Automation1 XC6e Series, Hardware Manual

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2.5.1. Auxiliary Encoder Inputs
The Auxiliary Encoder connector gives you a second encoder input channel. This channel is typically used
for dual loop applications.
Use the AuxiliaryFeedbackType parameter to configure the XC6e to accept an encoder signal type.
Square Wave encoder signals: Section 2.5.1.1.
Absolute encoder signals: Section 2.5.1.2.
Sine Wave encoder signals (with the -MX3 option): Section 2.5.1.3.
You can configure the Auxiliary Encoder interface as an output that will transmit encoder signals for
external use. Use the DriveEncoderOutputConfigureInput() function to configure the Sine ± and Cosine
± connector pins as RS-422 outputs. You can only echo incremental square wave primary encoder inputs
or, with the -MX2 or -MX3 option, incremental sine wave primary encoder inputs. You cannot use the
absolute encoder interface when you echo incremental signals.
Table 2-32: Auxiliary Encoder Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector
Pin# Description In/Out/Bi
1
Auxiliary Sine + Bidirectional
Absolute Encoder Data + Bidirectional
2
Auxiliary Sine - Bidirectional
Absolute Encoder Data - Bidirectional
10
Auxiliary Bidirectional
Absolute Encoder Clock + Output
11
Auxiliary Cosine- Bidirectional
Absolute Encoder Clock - Output
12 +5 Volt (500 mA max) N/A
19
Auxiliary Marker- / PSO output (2) / TTL Output
Bidirectional
20
Auxiliary / PSO output
(2)
Bidirectional
21 Common N/A
(2) For PSO, refer to Section 2.5.2.
2.5. Auxiliary I/O Connector XC6e Hardware Manual
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