7.8 Absolute Encoders
7.8.5 Transmission Specifications
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7.8.5
Transmission Specifications
The position data transmission specifications for the PAO (Encoder Divided Pulse Output) signal are
given in the following table.
The PAO signal sends only the multiturn data.
Refer to the following section for the timing of sending the position data from the absolute encoder.
Reading the Position Data from the Absolute Encoder
Data Format of PAO Signal
As shown below, the message format consists of eight characters: “P,” the sign, the 5-digit multiturn
data, and “CR” (which indicates the end of the message).
Item
PAO signal
Synchronization Method
Start-stop synchronization (ASYNC)
Baud Rate
9,600 bps
Start Bits
1 bit
Stop Bits
1 bit
Parity
Even
Character Code
ASCII, 7 bits
Data Format
Refer to
.
Data Output Period
Only once after the control power supply is turned ON
P
+ or −
0 to 9
0 to 9
0 to 9
0 to 9
0 to 9
CR
Multiturn
data (5 digits)
