Festo CP Lab - Signal Generator and Electrical Connections

Design and function
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4.6 Signal generator
The drive unit is provided with an encoder with 8 cut-outs. The encoder is interrogated by 2 light barriers,
which makes the evaluation of the rotational speed possible.
One turn is 125,6mm
Position
Description
1
Light barrier channel B (BG7) / signal or coupling sensor is selectable with switch on the circuit board
(left turning signal, right coupling sensor)
2
Light barrier channel A (BG8) / signal or coupling sensor is selectable with switch on the circuit board
(left turning signal, right coupling sensor)