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STAC5 Hardware manual
920-0026 Rev. B
4/22/2011
Connecting an Encoder (Requires the Encoder Feedback option)
The motors recommended for use with STAC5 drives are available with rear-shaft mounted encoders. Note: remember to always order
a double-shaft motor if you need an encoder option. The mating cables available for these encoders come with an HD-15 connector on
one end that connects directly to the optional encoder connector on the STAC5, and a mating connector on the other end that connects
directly to the encoder. Simply connect the cable between the encoder and the drive and you’re done. For applications where you might
use your own encoder, you’ll need to connect to the STAC5 drive’s encoder connector using the pin assignments below.
If you are using an encoder with single ended outputs, shame on you. Differential connections are far less sensitve to electrical interfer-
ence and life is too short to waste time deciphering the bizarre problems that can occur with a poor quality encoder. That said, single
ended encoders should be connected to the A+ and B+ terminals. Leave A- and B- unconnected. They are internally biased to the proper
voltage for best results. You’ll also need to select the “single ended” box in the encoder button of
STAC Configurator™
or the drive will
think you have a broken encoder wire. That’s another good reason to use a differential encoder, the STAC5 can detect a broken wire or bad
signal and alert you to the problem.
The encoder connections use a HD-15 connector, which you must connect to your encoder as shown below. Recommended mating con-
nectors are listed at the back of the manual.
Pin Assignments (facing drive)
encoder Z+ (5)
do not connect (10)
encoder B- (4)
do not connect (9)
encoder B+ (3)
do not connect (13)
do not connect (14)
shield (15)
(12) do not connect
(11) do not connect
(6) encoder Z-
(1) encoder A+
(7) +5VDC 200mA
(2) encoder A-
(8) GND
Front View
Internal Circuit
inside drive
A-
A+
2
GND
8
1
+5V
7
HD-15 Connector
B-
B+
4
3
Z-
Z+
6
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