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AX1500 Motor Controller User’s Manual 7
Recommended Encoder Types 68
Installing the Encoder Module 69
Connecting the Encoder 70
Cable Length and Noise Considerations 71
Motor - Encoder Polarity Matching 72
Voltage Levels, Thresholds and Limit Switches 72
Wiring Optional Limit Switches 73
Wiring Limit Switches Without Encoders 75
Effect of Limit Switches 75
Using the Encoder Module to Measure Distance 76
Using the Encoder to Measure Speed 76
Using the Encoder to Track Position 77
RS232 Communication with the Encoder Module 78
Encoder Testing and Setting Using the PC Utility 79
SECTION 8 Closed Loop Position Mode 81
Mode Description 81
Selecting the Position Mode 81
Position Sensor Selection 82
Sensor Mounting 82
Feedback Potentiometer wiring 83
Feedback Potentiometer wiring in RC or RS232 Mode 83
Feedback Potentiometer wiring in Analog Mode 84
Analog Feedback on Single Channel Controllers 85
Feedback Wiring in RC or RS232 Mode on Single Channel
Controllers 85
Feedback Wiring in Analog Mode on Single Channel
Controllers 85
Using Optical Encoders in Position Mode 86
Sensor and Motor Polarity 86
Encoder Error Detection and Protection 87
Adding Safety Limit Switches 87
Using Current Limiting as Protection 89
Control Loop Description 89
PID tuning in Position Mode 90
SECTION 9 Closed Loop Speed Mode 93
Mode Description 93
Selecting the Speed Mode 93
Tachometer or Encoder Mounting 94
Tachometer wiring 94
Speed Sensor and Motor Polarity 95