Connecting a distance encoder

For applications with a resolver as motor encoder, you can connect an additional distance encoder to connection X16. You can use the distance encoder in different ways:

• for closing the position control within the device, e.g. to compensate for inaccuracies arising from the mechanical system
• as additional position information in the fieldbus
• This information can be used to perform application-specific calculations, e.g. for slip detection in shuttles.
• to use the connection for an axis-independent position value, e.g. as speed/position monitoring for a feed

You can connect the following encoders:

• EnDat 2.2 encoder (multi-turn absolute encoder)
• SSI encoder
• TTL encoder