Overview of the Encoder Modules

Overview

The drive LXM32S features a slot (Slot 2) for encoder modules allowing for the connection of an additional encoder (machine encoder) or an encoder of a third-party motor (motor encoder).

This manual describes the 3 different encoder modules:

Description

Reference

Encoder module ANA (analog interface) with HD15 D-SUB connection (female)

VW3M3403

Encoder module DIG (digital interface) with HD15 D-SUB connection (female)

VW3M3402

Encoder module RSR (resolver interface) with DE9 D-SUB connection (female)

VW3M3401

The encoder modules can be used for two different purposes:

  • Increased positioning accuracy due to direct measurement of the position with an additional encoder (machine encoder)

  • Support of encoders of third-party motors (motor encoder)

Using an Additional Encoder (Machine Encoder)

An additional encoder (machine encoder) mounted to the machine can be operated together with a Schneider Electric motor.

Encoder module

Interface

Rotary

Linear

ANA

(analog interface)

SinCos Hiperface(1) (without absolute position)

x

x

SinCos 1Vpp (without Hall)

x

x

DIG

(digital interface)

EnDat 2.2

x

x

BiSS (variant B)

x

-

ABI (Incremental)

x

x

SSI

x

x(2)

(1) Is treated like SinCos 1Vpp. The serial communication of the SinCos Hiperface interface is not used for positioning.

(2) Available with firmware version ≥V01.06 of the drive LXM32S.

Using an Encoder of a Third-Party Motor (Motor Encoder)

Third-party motors can be operated in conjunction with an encoder module. Various interfaces are available for the encoders of such motors (motor encoders).

Encoder module

Interface

Rotary

Linear

ANA

(analog interface)

SinCos Hiperface

x

-(1)

SinCos 1Vpp (without Hall)

x

x

SinCos 1Vpp (with Hall)

x

x

RSR

Resolver

x

-

(1) A linear encoder with a SinCos Hiperface interface can be used like a linear encoder with a SinCos 1Vpp (without Hall) interface.

Only permanent magnet AC synchronous servo motors are supported.

NOTE: An encoder of a third-party motor (motor encoder) cannot be used in combination with the safety module eSM (VW3M3501).