Connecting the Encoder to a DataMan Reader
The encoder has four wires. The color coding of the wires is the following:
Wire Color
Signal Name
Red
+24 V
Black
common- can be connected to 24V (NPN) or ground (PNP)
White
the output connected to the input line of the DataMan 360 series reader
Bare
ground
According to the speed of the line, set the number of pulses per revolution on the wheel by using the switches on the
encoder (for more information, see the encoder documentation). The number of pulses, however, must not exceed 150
Hz.
In the DataMan Setup Tool, configure the use of your DataMan reader with the encoder in the Pulse Encoder tab of the
System Settings
pane.
Multi-Port Connections
You can connect multiple DataMan 360 readers to a single PC (or other device equipped with a serial port) using a
multi-port connection.
A multi-port connection creates a daisy-chain of readers. Each reader receives serial data from the previous reader and
transmits it to the next reader. When a reader transmits data, it is passed through each of the readers in the chain
between it and the PC.
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