6K Troubleshooting - Encoder Input Impedance

Owned by Jack Degrano
Last updated: Jun 27, 2024 by Eric Rojas (Unlicensed)
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SYMPTOM:
The encoder signals "step" half way through the wave instead of being complete square waves.

REMEDY:
Put a termination resistor between the A+ and A- (or B+ and B-)...probably 120 Ohm.

The 6K Hardware Installation shows a 243 Ohm termination resistor. That is incorrect. The Addendum correctly shows this differently as NOT having a termination resistor at all.

Some encoders require a termination resistor. For instance, the Heidenhain encoders prefer about 120 Ohm termination resistors.