14 Mentor MP Short Form Guide
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2.5.1 Options available for Mentor MP
All Solutions Modules are color-coded in order to make identification easy. The following
table shows the color-code key and gives further details on their function.
Table 2-5 Solutions Module identification
Type
Solutions
Module
Color Name Further Details
Feedback
Light
Green
SM-Universal
Encoder Plus
Universal Feedback interface
Feedback interface for the following devices:
Brown
SM-Encoder
Plus
Incremental encoder interface
Feedback interface for incremental encoders
without commutation signals.
No simulated encoder outputs available
Dark
Brown
SM-Encoder
Output Plus
Incremental encoder interface
Feedback interface for incremental encoders
without commutation signals.
Simulated encoder output for quadrature,
frequency and direction signals
N/A
15-way D-
type
converter
Drive encoder input converter
Provides screw terminal interface for encoder
wiring and spade terminal for shield
N/A
Single ended
encoder
interface (15V
or 24V)
Single ended encoder interface
Provides an interface for single ended ABZ
encoder signals, such as those from hall effect
sensors. 15V and 24V versions are available.
Inputs Outputs
• Incremental
encoders
• Quadrature
• SinCos encoders • Frequency and
direction
• SSI encoders • SSI simulated
outputs• EnDat encoders