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Digital: Quadrature To RS232 Adapter

The AD4-B is a quadrature to RS232 adapter that connects quadrature encoders directly to serial ports. It contains a quadrature counter and microprocessor that tracks encoder position and provides a serial interface. Software is included to give simple access to the adapter's functions. The adapter communicates position data in an 8-bit binary format to minimize latency. It is warranted for two years against defects.

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Digital: Quadrature To RS232 Adapter

The AD4-B is a quadrature to RS232 adapter that connects quadrature encoders directly to serial ports. It contains a quadrature counter and microprocessor that tracks encoder position and provides a serial interface. Software is included to give simple access to the adapter's functions. The adapter communicates position data in an 8-bit binary format to minimize latency. It is warranted for two years against defects.

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AD4-B Quadrature to RS232 Adapter

Description:
The AD4-B adapter provides a simple plug-in method for connect-
ing a single-ended or differential quadrature encoder directly to an
RS232 serial com port. One end of the AD4-B plugs into a standard
serial port, while the other end plugs into a quadrature encoder.
A quadrature counter (LS7166) inside the AD4-B keeps track of
encoder position, while a microprocessor provides a serial inter-
face allowing the user to query the counter for encoder position.
A Windows library is provided to give the user simple access to
AD4-B functions, and a sample program in Visual Basic provides
a template for the user's custom application. The encoder interface
IC used in this product can be purchased separately. See the
LS7166 data sheet for complete information.
Mechanical Drawing:
The AD4 communicates with a host computer using an eight bit
binary format; binary format, while not readable as ASCII text,
minimizes communication latency and makes data storage compact.
The equipment connected to an AD4 must support eight bit data
transfer at a baud rate between 1200 and 115k baud.

US Digital warrants its products against defects in materials and


workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.

Differential
Pin-out:
Pin Description
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Index-
Single-ended
4 Index+ Pin-out:
5 A- channel Pin Description Absolute Maximum Ratings:
6 A+ channel 1 Ground Parameter Min. Max. Units
7 +5VDC power 2 Index Storage Temperature -40 100 C
8 +5VDC power 3 A channel Operating Temperature 0 70 C
9 B- channel 4 +5VDC power Humidity (non-condensing) 0 95 %
10 B+ channel 5 B channel 120 VAC Power Supply Input Power - 6 Watts

Compatible Cables & Connectors: Electrical Characteristics:


Finger-latching: Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
5-pin 10-pin Description Supply Voltage (into AD4-B) 6.0 9.0 16 Volts
CON-FC5-22* CON-FC10 Connector Supply Current (without encoders) - - 65 mA
CA-3133-1FT - Connector on one end with 4 12" wires RS232 Output High (RXD) 5.0 8.0 - Volts
CA-3132-1FT - Connector on one end with 5 12" wires RS232 Output Low (RXD) - -8.0 -5.0 Volts
CA-3131-6FT CA-4217-6FT Connector on one end of a 6' shielded RS232 Input High (TXD) 3.5 - 15 Volts
round cable RS232 Input Low (TXD) -15 - 0.4 Volts
CA-3620-6FT CA-3619-6FT Connectors on both ends of a 6' shielded Current Supply to Encoder - - 120 mA
round cable Voltage Supply to Encoder 4.8 5.0 5.25 Volts
* 22 AWG is standard. 24, 26 and 28 AWG are also readily available. Quadrature Input Frequency 0 - 1.2 MHz
Quadrature Encoder Inputs
Attention: Logic Low -0.6 0.4 1.8 Volts
Specify cable length when ordering. Logic High 2.0 3.0 5.7 Volts
Custom cable lengths are available. See the Cables & Connectors data sheet Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
for more information. Typical values are specified at Vcc=12V and 25C.

Ordering Information:
Cost Modifiers:
Price: Part #: Add $15 for D-interface (differential)
$140 / 1 AD4-B - Subtract $5 for NP-option (no power supply)
$124 / 10
$116 / 50 Interface: Options: Includes:
$108 / 100 S = Single-ended NP = No power supply PS-9V (power supply)
$101 / 500 D = Differential
USD-SW (software)
$ 96 /1000 Technical Data, Rev. 04.02.03, April 2003
All information subject to change without notice.

US Digital
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phone: 360.260.2468 l sales: 800.736.0194 l fax: 360.260.2469


email: [email protected] l website: www.usdigital.com
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C o r p o r a t i o n 11100 ne 34th circle l vancouver, washington 98682 USA 1

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