Electrical installation: input / output 67
The controller providing the step and direction signals may use current sourcing /
open emitter outputs or it may use current sinking / open collector outputs.
In both cases it is still vital to ensure twisted pairs are used for these signals (twist the
signal for DIN1+ with the signal for DIN1- and twist the signal for DIN2+ with the
signal for DIN2-).
Step and direction inputs - typical connections from a PLC/controller using open
emitter outputs:
PLC/Controller
X3
16
6
MicroFlex e190
DI1+
DI1-
Shield
TLP118
10
14
4
DI2+
DI2-
TLP118
Shield
User
supply
24 V
User
supply
GND
Direction
Output
Dir
Step
Output
Step
Step
Direction
10
Twisted pairs
Twisted pairs
User
supply
24 V
User
supply
GND