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PR90 / PR90H CONNECT PROGRAM

Features p. 5 Requirements p. 9 Overview p. 15
Auto sensig features p. 6 Connection Steps p. 10 Programming screen p. 16
Working margins p. 6 Connect to PC p. 10 Programming steps p. 17
Protection p. 7 Install software p. 10 Monitoring screen p. 19
Run the program p. 13 Troubleshooting p. 21
Considerations p. 22

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Features

USB and graphical interface programming options for Direct USB2 to USB2 encoder connection to any
the PR90 programmable incremental optical encoder: computer or Tablet-PC running Windows, MAC OS
or Linux, without the need for intermediate adapter
boxes.
Incremental optical encoder, programmable for any possible
number of pulses from 1 to 65.536 pulses per rotation. Power-On programming
(encoder powered up)
Output Level selectable - HTL ( Push-Pull ) / TTL (RS422)
regardless of input voltage. Encoder can be programmed while it is powered up,
with no need to disconnect it from the machine.
Reference signal width (Z) - 90º or 180º
PR90
Reference signal positioning (Z) electrical vs. mechanical – 0º
to 360º

Selectable rotation direction: CONTROL

CW (as seen from the axis, clockwise rotation)

CCW (as seen from the axis, counter-clockwise rotation)
Power-Off programming
Independent channel by channel inversion option.
(without powering up the encoder)
Very useful in case of connection errors.
Ability to program the encoder without the need for it
Remote maintenance and programming options. to be powered up, only by connecting the encoder to
the PC programmer.

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Auto sensing features

Automatic voltage detection. The equipment determines the output level (HTL/TTL) according to input voltage. From 4.5Vdc to 10Vdc
output will remain in TTL, from 11Vdc to 30Vdc output level will be maintained in HTL as long as the device is programmed for HTL output.

Automatic overload detection in the encoder driver. In the event of a short circuit or overload in any of the outputs, the device will switch
to TTL until the error is remedied. The encoder's LED with blink red and the graphic interface will display the relevant red indicator, registering
the error, without interrupting the normal function of the device.

Automatic Driver/PLC input impedance detection. When the encoder is programmed for HTL outputs, if a driver/PLC with TTL inputs
(120O x Channel) is connected, the encoder will switch outputs to TTL automatically.

Automatic humidity detection inside the encoder. Water, humidity and condensation alarms. The encoder's LED with blink red and the
graphic interface will display the relevant red indicator, registering the error, without interrupting the normal function of the device.

Optical error detection. Any dysfunction in the OptoAsic illumination or breakage of any of the optical elements is automatically detected
and is described by the graphical interface alarms, logging the error, without interrupting the normal operation of the encoder.

Working margins
The PR90 is ready to work Operating Protection Humidity levels
from 4.5 Vdc to 30 Vdc, temperature range IP65 should not surpass
with HTL and TTL loads from -20ºC to +85ºC 98% without
condensation

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Protection

Over voltage and power supply inversion protection. The encoder is protected to prevent its destruction in case of reverse polarity of
power and/or spikes exceeding 35Vdc.

Voltage drops. The device stops working below 3.9 Vdc. Up to this point the PR90 maintains the outputs at standard TTL levels, and if the
voltage drop has been excessively slow the encoder goes into protection mode; to reset the rated voltage to recover its normal operation
you must just turn it off and on again.

Electrostatic and/or electromagnetic discharges. Complies with the EMC directive (UNE-EN 61000-6-2:2006 + ERR:2009 and UNE-EN
61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2012). Although the equipment is protected to withstand electrostatic discharge above ± 15KVolt., occasionally the
signal may lose a certain number of pulses during the discharge, at this point the equipment will reset the signal in under 100msec, the
standard delay for a Watch-Dog circuit.

Active reset of the high-efficiency uController. This circuit resets uController operation in extreme cases of malfunction. For example,
this situation can occur in unstable or high-noise power connections.

False power connections. The encoder is protected to withstand being switched on and off repeatedly within the margins of usual
operation, without the equipment being harmed.
It is not recommendable, like with any other electrical device, to turn the equipment on and
off repeatedly in rapid succession while connected to mains power.

The electronic circuit has ultra-fast electronic fuses; in the event of a fault or failure, these fuses avoid greater damage and more
expensive repairs.

Electronics designed under the BSI security regulations, so as to avoid smoke and fire.

4-layer printed circuit designed under MIL standards, to offer greater mechanical robustness in order to avoid external radio-magnetic
influences.

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Requirements
uUSB/USB cable PC or Tablet-PC running on Download the
Windows, Mac OS or Linux programming software from the
Hohner Automation website

Minimum system Recommended OSs: Windows 7, OS 6 o higher.

requirements for the Processor Intel I3 or similar with 2Gb RAM. Free USB1 or USB2 port.
programming computer Internet connection. Virus and trojan free.

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For the PR90 programmable incremental optical encoder to work correctly, you must follow the detailed configuration instructions
below:

Step 1: Connect the PR90 encoder to a USB port

direct connection You must open the connection cover located at the back of the PR90 encoder.
1.1
to a USB port
The connection is direct, using a uUSB / USB cable to connect to any computer or
tablet-PC, without any other equipment being required.

Step 2: Programming software installation

download the From the Hohner website, download the programming software required for your Operating System.
2.1
programming software

WINDOWS Mac OS X

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decompress and run the Once the programming software has been downloaded, decompress the .zip file and run
2.2
installation program the installation program by clicking on the corresponding icon.

A Choose language and follow the instructions on screen:

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B Automatic alert about the installation C The program will install PR90 - HOHNER D The installation will create short cuts to the
process in the chosen folder program in the chosen Start Menu folder

E Choose the additional tasks; create a desktop F The program is ready and configured for G Finish the installation and exit the installation
icon installing PR90 on your system wizard

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Step 3: Run the programming software

configure the Open the "Set Port" A menu on the interface and choose the corresponding communications port
3.1
COM port (COMX), B where the encoder is connected.
Once chosen, click on the button Connect in the upper bar. C In approximately 2 seconds the
programming interface will fill out with the programming and monitoring screens.

A B C

If an error message appears:

1. Close the programming software
2. Disconnect the uUSB/USB cable, and connect it again.
3. Run the programming software, click on "Refresh" and then choose the
port where the PR90 is connected B from the drop-down menu.

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Make sure, before you connect the encoder, that the configuration required Pay special attention to the TTL / HTL output configuration, since if the proper
for the encoder is the correct type for your application. voltage output is not selected, the devices connected to the encoder could
report read errors.

When you connect the device, the computer will recognize the PR90 and you will hear the connecting devices sound and will see a
flashing green led on the encoder for 1 second.

Programming Screen Monitoring Screen

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Programming Screen
The configurable parameters are:

Pulses per Output

revolution (PPR) A type B
from 1 to 65.536 PPR TTL (RS422 5Vpp.
Enter the desired number of pulses. Differential) This output can be programmed regardless of input voltage.
The program detects automatically the PPR value and alerts you HTL (Push-Pull
with red message "Incorrect PPR" if it is not a valid value. The PR90 encoder considers TTL from 4.5 to 10Vdc and HTL
11~30Vpp. Differential)
from 11 to 30 Vdc. If input values are below the HTL limit, the
PR90 encoder will automatically switch output to TTL.

Reference signal width

(Index, Z, 0)
90º (synchronized with A and B)
Rotation
C 180º (synchronized with A)
direction

CW channel A leads B
(view from the shaft, shaft rotating clockwise)
Reference signal
position (Z) E F
CCW channel B leads A
(view from the shaft, shaft rotating counterclockwise 0º to 360º

Switch output This setting will move the starting point for
D electrical connection to the mechanical start
polarity point, according to the selected mechanical
channel by channel degrees.
A/B/Z When required, select one of the output channels to switch A and B channel synchronization will be
the differential output (channel A: from A to nA, nA to A). maintained at all times.

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During Power-On programming (encoder powered-up), the PR90 should NEVER be

programmed with the machine in operation.
Step 4: Program the encoder At the time of programming information can be lost until programming has finished, and this
could cause unexpected behaviour in the machine connected to the encoder.

4.1 data record Record configurable parameters selected to the encoder.

Write Read
Encoder Encoder

Record the configuration to the encoder Verify the configuration to the encoder
Once these options have been selected, click We can verify that the data has been recorded
on "Write Encoder" in the bottom task-bar of correctly by clicking on "Read Encoder" in the
the programming screen. A message window bottom task-bar in the programming screen.
appears, confirming that the recording process
has finished correctly.

Default configuration

The encoder comes default preconfigured

with:
- Pulses: 4096 ppr
- Output: HTL
- Direction: Clockwise (CW)
- Reference signal position (Z): 0º
- Reference signal width (Índex, Z, 0): 90º

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configuration options Also you can Save/Load the programming parameters to use them whenever you want without
4.2
Save/Load having to repeat the entire selection process. The saved settings are stored in a selectable list and
may be loaded as detailed below:

Save > >

Load >

> Export/Import configuration

- Export encoder configuration in external text document
- Export all saved configurations in external text documents
- Import encoder configuration previously exported

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Monitoring Screen

Current
A
configuration

ON/OFF
Press the button to
activate the read monitor.

C Reference signal position

Counter B (Z Pulse)
Mechanical (0º to 360º) Electrical (Z) vs. Mechanical
disc position (0º to 360º) reference signal
positioning, in numerical and
graphical on the dial.

The PR90 encoder can be monitored with frequencies below 30 KHz (30.000 PPS).

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Step 5: Close encoder and labeling

5.1 close Once you have configured the encoder, you must close the programming software and disconnect the uUSB/USB
cable. Then close the protective cover.

It is imperative to close the connection cover

again to ensure IP65 protection.

5.2 labeling It is recommended that you write the programming data on the encoder's "SETTINGS" label.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

The PR90/PR90H does not Computer needs the installation of USB Drivers Connect the computer to internet to install USB drivers automatically.
communicate with the PC Older versions of Windows could need a manual installation of USB drivers. Available
at http://www.encoderhohner.com/pr90

Your computer belongs to a Windows Domain The Domain Administrator must give to computer user administration rights.

The communications port is Unstable cable connection Reconnect the cable until your OS recognizes it and restard the interface.
not listed in the programming
interface Operating System Collapse Restart the OS and the PR90 interface.

uUSB-USB cable is broken Replace the cable.

Error “Could not write to port” Fail connection between the programming 1. Close the programming software
software and the encoder 2. Disconnect the uUSB/USB cable, and connect it again.
3. Run the programming software and connect it with the encoder.

PLC/driver error message Wrong selection of output type (TTL - HTL) in Review and choose the rigth programmed output type.
PR90 programmation interface

During Power-Off programming the encoder can show a flashing red led. It doesn’t mean a wrong connection or programming error.

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Considerations

Power Supply Reference

This incremental encoder allows you to work at any voltage from 5 to 30Vdc without
C. HTL - TTL
the need for any change or adjustment. However, you should pay attention to the ~ ~ ~
polarity of the Vdc connection. C. AA+BB+00 C. 1...65536 PPR

It is recommended in all instances to use a power supply that support loads in CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS
excess of 2 Amp., to ensure a very low power impedance and therefore better signal
quality and the power supply correct start-up.
PR90 - X X C X C - C

SHAFT CONNECTION
1. Ø10x20mm 1. Helicoidal cable
2. Ø 6x10mm 2. M12 8p connector
3. M23 12p connector
Connectivity FLANGE
1. None
Each differential output channel is identified by the colour of the wires, which plug 3. 90.1102
5. 90.1005
directly into the differential PLC or Driver inputs. In order to preserve the quality of the
signal, this equipment must be mounted on differential resistive loads.
In case of confusion in the connection, this can be corrected without need for
disconnection, through the graphical programming interface. C. HTL - TTL
~ ~ ~
C. AA+BB+00 C. 1...65536 PPR

CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS

Differentiated earth line PR90H - X X C X C - C

MECHANICAL OPT. CONNECTION

The equipment is absolutely shielded against external influences,
2. Frontal clamp 1. Helicoidal cable
electromagnetic fields and discharges. Even so, it is advisable to establish a 2. M12 8p connector
differentiated earthing circuit. Branched earthing distribution. 3. M23 12p connector
HOLLOW SHAFT
1. Ø10mm
2. Ø12mm
3. Ø14mm

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