Encoder and Input Signal Viewer
This tool is used to view the signals input to the laser profiler from the encoder and other external devices, check if the signals are input correctly, and verify the input timing and duration of logic signals, etc.
The signals that can be viewed correspond to the encoder signal terminals (No. 37 to 54) and input signal terminals (No. 1 to 6 and No. 9 to 11) on the controller.
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Follow the steps below to view the signals input from the encoder and other external devices:
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Ensure that the signal cables of the device(s) to be viewed are properly connected to the signal terminals of the controller.
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To connect an encoder with the controller, refer to Signal Circuit Diagrams and Encoder Signal Terminals.
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To connect other devices with the controller, refer to Control Data Acquisition with External Device.
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Click Tools in the menu bar, and select Encoder and Input Signal Viewer to open the Encoder and Input Signal Viewer tool.
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Set Signal collection period (ranging from 10 to 60 s) in the right panel, and click Start collection. The tool will display signals collected during this period.
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View the collected signals in the left panel. The horizontal axis, representing time, helps determine the input timing of signals and the duration of logic signals.
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If the tool fails to display the signals sent by external device(s), check the connection between the external device(s) and the controller.
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You can scroll the mouse wheel to zoom the time axis.
Signals are divided into three categories:
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Single-ended encoder: Displays signals from the single-ended encoder.
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Differential encoder: Displays signals from the differential encoder.
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Input signals: Displays signals from other external devices, such as PLC and photoelectric sensors.
Displayed name Terminal No. LEVELCONTROL_ENABLE
9
MEASURE_START
10
MEASURE_STOP
11
IN1
1
IN2
2
IN3
3
IN4
4
IN5
5
IN6
6
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