
PoKeys Pulse engine v2 documentation
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Description
PoKeys Pulse engine v2 (upgrade of the original PoKeys Pulse engine) is available on PoKeys56U,
PoKeys56E and PoKeys57E devices and enables a direct control of a positioning systems that accepts
step/direction signals (stepper motors, servo systems, etc.). PoKeys Pulse engine can operate in
standalone (rapid positioning and speed control mode, homing, probing) or in slave mode (under the
commands of the PC application). Each axis supports two end (limit) switch inputs, one home
(reference position) switch input, which can be either a dedicated one or shared with limit switch
inputs. All inputs can are fully configurable (input polarity, placement) using the PoKeys protocol
(used by PoKeys application or a third party application for motion control).
In addition, operations in each axis can be limited using the soft limit function, where minimum and
maximum permissible axis position is specified - once enabled, the axis is put to a stop when
exceeding the allowed range, but is free to move in other direction.
Each axis can be assigned a different encoder with a customizable multiplication factor for the
operation with MPG (manual pulse generator).
PoKeys Pulse engine also supports a dedicated emergency switch input, which stops the pulse
generation.
Figure 1: PoKeys Pulse engine connections for use with the integrated pulse generator