Toshiba G7 User Manual
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G7 ASD Multi-Protocol Communication Option and PG Feedback Option Manual
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6.5 Maximum Input Frequency Using an Open 
Collector Encoder 
When using an open collector (pulse input type 2) encoder, the rise time of the voltage when the 
encoder’s internal transistor turns OFF tends to be longer than the fall time when the transistor turns 
ON. Therefore, if the input frequency becomes high enough, the pulse duty cycle cannot maintain the 
50±10% specification. For the pulse duty cycle to be within the specified range, the generated 
frequency from the open collector encoder needs to be below a maximum input frequency. To calculate 
the maximum input frequency for an open collector (pulse input type 2) encoder, use the following 
equations: 
 
(eq.1)
(s)
10
3
time(s)
rise
Voltage
A
(Pulses/s)
frequency
input
Maximum
0.8
6
−
Ч
=
−
Ч
Single phase input: A=2
Two phase input: A=4
 
(eq.2) 
(
)
C
x
R
time
rise
pulse
exclusive
Encoder
time
rise
Voltage
+
=
Encoder exclusive pulse rise time (s) ............ Refer to encoder specifications.
R (Ω) (Input resistance)................................. internal resistance 1000 (Ω) + external resistance
value (if there is external resistance).
C (F) (Cable static capacitance) .................... Refer to cable specifications.
 
 
Example 
Encoder ...........LBJ-005-500 (SUMTAK), 2-phase output, pulse rise time= 0.35 x 10
-6
(s)
Cable ...............Any Brand
Static capacitance=120 x 10
–12
(F/m) x 10 (m)
 
Using equation (eq.2) 
Voltage rise time = Encoder exclusive pulse rise time + (R x C)
= [0.35 x 10
-6
(s)] + [1000 (Ω) x 120 x 10
–12
(F/m) x 10 (m)]
= 1.55 x 10
–6
(s)
 
Using equation (eq.1) 
(s)
10
3
time(s)
rise
Voltage
A
(Pulses/s)
frequency
input
Maximum
0.8
6
−
Ч
=
−
Ч
Maximum input frequency = 87912 (Pulse/s) for single phase input
= 43956 (Pulse/s) for two phase input