3. The I/O module
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Festo P.BE-CB-COMP-EN en 1102d
3.5 ENCODER
If high demands are placed on the accuracy of the length of
the test part, you can connect a rotary pulse generator to the
ENCODER connection for determining the speed of the con-
veyor system (see Accessories, Appendix A.6).
Pin
ENCODER connector socket
Interface for rotary pulse generator
as per RS 485 specification
1
2
3
4
5
67
8
1 A+
2 n.c.
3 B+
4 A-
5 B-
6 5 V supply
1)
7 GND
8 n.c.
1)
Maximum loading 180 mA
Tab. 3/2: ENCODER connector socket
Note
Observe the following when connecting a rotary pulse
generator:
• Do not connect the potentials of the ENCODER connec-
tion with other potentials.
• Use only suitable rotary pulse generators, e.g. encoders
from the Festo product range.