MTS Series 793 Utility Software - Manual (Page 83)

Description Item
Resolution (bits): this setting must match the number of bits in
the encoder’s data stream.
Baud Rate: specifies the communications clock rate between the
processor and the encoder. Igel Wheel Force Transducers are
typically set to 250 or 500.
Type: specifies the type of encoding (Binary or Gray Scale) used
by the encoder. Igel Wheel Force Transducers are typically set to
Binary.
Application Attribute: Not applicable Encoder icon
For linear devices, the “Signed/Unsigned” selection is based on
the behavior described below.
Igel Wheel Force Transducers are typically set to Signed.
• Signed - the reading from the device represents both positive
and negative values. For example, -180 to +180 degrees for a
rotary device, -100mm to +100mm for a linear device.
• Unsigned - the reading from the device represents only positive
values. For example, 0 to 360 degrees for a rotary device, 0mm
to +200mm for a linear device.
Mode Encoder icon (continued)
Selections include Rotary or Linear.
Igel Wheel Force Transducers are Linear devices.
Turns Counting (rotary encoders only):
True: the firmware adds an offset to the signal that reflects the
number of turns (for each turn, the firmware adds 360 degrees to
the encoder output signal.) For example, if the device powers up
at 0 degrees and rotates 1.5 positive revolutions, the encoder
channel will read 540 degrees.
False: the encoder channel represents the actual reading from
the device. Each time the encoder signal reaches 360 degrees,
the encoder output resets to zero. For example, if the device
powers up at 0 degrees and is rotated 1.5 positive rotations, the
encoder channel will read 180 degrees.
Connector: the connector number for that input. Analog Input icons
Name: Describes this resource as it will appear in Station Builder
resource lists when opened against an .hwi file.
Note:
Changing this name may invalidate existing station
configurations.
Application Attribute: Not applicable
Input Filter Settings:
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HWI Hardware Settings