Encoder (Tachometer)
Reference Manual 9
Encoder (Tachometer)
The tachometer provides a continuous pulse to the system, which provides feed-
back on conveyor speed and transmit point, a
nd can be used to help track the
package position along the length of the conveyor.
See section for wiring
options.
Encoder (Tachometer)
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Encoder/Tachometer Step Settings
The following table shows the Encoder Step setting used based on pulses per
revolution. The Encoder Step setting is entered in e-Genius
(see section Modify
Settings | Global Settings | Operating Mode – Encoder Step (hundredths of milli-
meter)).
Encoder Model
PPR
(Pulses Per
Revolut
ion)
PPI
(Pulses Per
Inch)
Encoder Step
Setting
OEK-4 (Datalogic) 250 20 63
OEK-2 (Photocraft) 24 2 635
OEK-2 48 4 317
OEK-2 192 16 79
OEK-2 240 20 63
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