Visual feedback of EI7. built-in encoders

The EI7. encoders use 2 duo LEDs (red + green in each case) to provide visual feedback on the operating state.

[1]

Plug connector

[2]

Duo LED - H1

[3]

Duo LED - H2

 

LED H1 – Status and fault

The green LED indicates the status or the configuration of the encoder. It is designed to be flashing. The flashing frequency indicates the set number of periods.

LED H1 green

Flash code

Status/configuration

LED off

Encoder de-energized or defective

0.6 Hz

EI71 (1 period per revolution)

1.2 Hz

EI72 (2 periods per revolution)

3 Hz

EI76 (6 periods per revolution)

15 Hz

EI7C (24 periods per revolution)

LED continuously on

Defective encoder

Faults detected by the encoder activate the red LED.

LED H1 red

Flash code

Meaning

10 s with 1 Hz and 2 s continuously

No valid period number can be set

Miscellaneous

Output driver reports an fault (e.g. due to short circuit, overtemperature)

LED H2 - Signal track state

LED color

Track A

Track B

Track /A

Track /B

Orange (green and red)

0

0

1

1

Red

0

1

1

0

Green

1

0

0

1

Off

1

1

0

0