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Absolute encoder
Click the “Absolute encoder” tab in the monitor window.
<Items to be displayed by selecting “Absolute encoder”>
“Encoder type”:
Indicates the type of encoder.
○17bit: 17bit absolute encoder
○Increment: Incremental encoder
“Status”: Indicates the status of the absolute encoder after the
power is turned on to the amplifier.
“Single-turn data”:
Absolute position in one turn of the motor.
“Multi-turn data”:
Counter value for indicating the number of turns after
clearing is performed.
The counter’s value is incremented when the motor turns
counterclockwise.
“Multi-turn data and encoder error”:
Clicking “Clear” clears the multi-turn data and
encoder error.
“Battery warning”
After mounting a battery, click “Clear”, and battery
warning will be cleared.
■Notes:
・This function is effective only when the absolute encoder is used. If
it is used for another encoder, only the encoder type is displayed.