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EncoderAnalyzer
For testing encoders

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EN Winding testers
 The EncoderAnalyzer – Encoder analysis without
special training!
Complicated applications made easy! Automatic check of all
The EncoderAnalyzer is THE tester for checking encoders at electric
motors.
encoder signals
Modern engines are often equipped with rotary encoders. There is 6 or 12 high-speed
a huge variety of encoders, making checking complicated. This
is especially valid for electric motor repair and production. This
complex check is not possible without special measuring technology.
measuring channels
The EncoderAnalyzer provides valuable services. It facilitates the
encoder test well by providing voltage to the rotary encoder and
measuring and evaluating the signals. At the end you receive clear
GO or NO GO results.
ROBUST
INDUSTRIAL
STANDARD

Made in Germany

KEY-FACTS

• Encoder analysis without special training!

• Automatic check of all encoder signals
• Checking all signal pulses per revolution
• Determining the pulse quantity per revolution
• Checking all 90°-phase shiftings between the signals
per revolution The following rotary encoders and
• Automatic check of all signal voltages per revolution
• Angle fault test per revolution
sensor systems can be checked by the
• Sense of rotation and rotation speed of the encoder EncoderAnalyzer:
• Evaluation of the three commutator signals
• Rectangular incremental signal encoder with A, /A, B, /B, N, /N
• Angle adjustment of rotary encoders
• Hall-elements with A, /A, B, /B, N, /N
• Measuring the EMF at all three motor phases to adjust
• Commutation transmitter U, /U, V, /V, W, /W
resolvers, encoders, or Hall elements
• Hall-elements with U, /U, V, /V, W, /W
• Measuring the Back-EMF in the motor slowing down and
• Sine-cosine-encoder with sin, /sin, cos, /cos, N, /N
calculate the ke-value for 1000 RPM
• Single turn and multi-turn absolute value encoder
• Measuring the EMF symmetry during slowing down
with SSi- and Hiperface interface
• Measuring device with 6 or 12 high-speed measuring channels
• Resolvers
• Integrated, adjustable voltage supply for the encoders
• Integrated reference signal source for resolvers
• Windows®-software for evaluating the measuring signals Explanations:
• Display of all measuring channels, similar to an oscilloscope N= zero pulse (reference pulse)
• SQL-database for different encoder models, arranged /A= inverted signal of A
according to manufacturer and type
• Multilingual, modern operator interface
• Worldwide voltage supply 110-250 V/47-63 Hz

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 The functional principle –
incredibly simple
The EncoderAnalyzer consists of two components: The measuring The rotary encoder to be tested is connected to the measuring The EncoderAnalyzer needs to have a rotating shaft in order to be
module and the analysis software that is installed on a PC. module via a measuring lead. For connecting various measuring able to test rotary encoders. This might be performed directly via
leads there are up to two measuring sockets available at the the driving motor that is attached to the rotary encoder.
The measuring module performs the measurements. It measures module’s front. The quantity of measuring sockets depends on the
millions of values during one revolution of the rotary encoder and ordered options. The EncoderAnalyzer with all 12 measuring chan- If the rotary encoder is to be checked separately, without driving
transfers them to the PC. The communication between measuring nels features 2 measuring sockets. motor, it has to be run with a constant speed. For this, a cordless
module and PC is done via a Gigabit-Ethernet connection. The values drill may be used.
are automatically analyzed via the analysis software. At the end of A voltage supply of 3-30 V for the encoder is also integrated into
the analysis, the software shows the result on the screen. For better the EncoderAnalyzer. The operator sets the voltage level and the
understanding, the faults of the defective rotary encoder can also maximum allowed current consumption of the rotary encoder type
be displayed in a chart like at an oscilloscope. in the software. During the test, the EncoderAnalyzer measures the
current consumption. If the preset maximum values are exceeded,
The test results are stored in a modern MS-SQL-database. A detailed the voltage supply switches off immediately.
test report can be printed if required.

Start test LED-display Mains On Rear side

• Connection supply
• LAN-connection to the PC

A comfortable solution for the test of an rotary encoder offers our

EncoderAnalyzer-test station. The encoder is installed on an
Measuring socket MU Measuring socket MI Measuring socket MP Measuring socket ME
exchange adapter, clamped in the test system and a small motor
(optional) (optional) • Resolver • Incremental encoder
runs the encoder. The test can not only be performed with constant
• 3 high-volt measuring inputs • Three current measurement • Sine-cosine encoder • Hall elements
speed, but also test different angle positions. The analysis software
for the EMF-measurement inputs for current clamps and • Commutation signals/
directly controls the motor via an interface. In this way, the harmonic
flexible Rogowski coil-current block commutation
interaction between motor control and rotary encoder measuring is
transformers • Encoder voltage supply
ideally given.
• Communication- and data
interface to the encoder
Hiperface, ssi and Endat The EncoderAnalyzer-test station is optionally available.

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 Measurement examples The angle adjustment
Incremental rotary encoders Single- or multiturn absolute encoder Evaluating the Z-signal For the exact motor control, the frequency inverter (VFD)
requires the rotor´s exact angle position. It receives this angle
position from the rotary encoder. The rotary encoder needs to
The EncoderAnalyzer supplies the rotary encoder with voltage and The EncoderAnalyzer supplies the rotary encoder with voltage and The EncoderAnalyzer supplies the rotary encoder with voltage and
measure the rotor´s position exactly to the position of the
measures the signals. The signals can come from an optical or also measures the Sin & Cos-signals. In addition it also scans the measures the angular signals and the Z-signal. The reference pulse
magnetic orientation of the stator field. For this, the rotary
a Hall-element encoder. absolute position via the data channel. This is done via different Z appears once per rotation. It also measures the Back-EMF-voltage
encoder has to be assembled and adjusted precisely to the
interface protocols like Hiperface, ssi or Endat. at the winding. This is fundamental to determine the signals´ correct
armature’s shaft during the assembly. This is mechanically
angle position in relation to the motor voltage.
difficult or sometimes not possible with the requested
1 A accuracy. Thus a trick is used: the faulty angle position is
/1 /A
sin determined in form of an offset angle and the VFD is informed
2 B
/2 /B of this fault position. Either the VFD or special rotary encoders
cos
3 N are used as storing locations for the offset angle. For this task,
/3 /N these encoders feature an internal electronic storage to
3-30V @ max. 300mA U+ store offset angles (and more). In the later operation, after
U A
GND read
out data switching on, the VFD will first download this offset angle from
the encoder and correct its control electronics. In doing so,
the mechanical assembly fault is electronically corrected.

sin

cos

read
and write
data

The EncoderAnalyzer features the possibility to measure and

display the angle offset of some motor-encoder combinations.
Resolver Evaluating the commutation signals Evaluating the EMF in slowing-down process | ke-value determination Also the motor´s EMF-voltage is often used as reference value.

The EncoderAnalyzer generates the exciter signal and measures The EncoderAnalyzer supplies the Hall-elements or commutation The EncoderAnalyzer measures the generated voltage on a slowing To measure the motor´s voltage, the motor shaft has to be
the sin & cos-signal. Based on these three signals, it determines the encoders with voltage and measures the commutation signals. In down synchronous machine. The voltage changes during this in mechanically driven. By this, the motor becomes a generator.
angle position, angle offset and the accuracy. addition, it measures the EMF-voltage at the winding. This is the amplitude and frequency. It is automatically converted to a voltage Therefore, you have the following 3 possibilities:
precondition for determining the signals’ correct phase shifting to value of 1000 Upm by the analysis software. The voltage level
the motor voltage. at 1000 rpm is an indication of the quality of the magnet or the 1. Run the motor without sensors at nominal speed and switch
completed motor. off the frequency converter, separate the converter´s output
from the motor by a contactor and measure the EMF,
together with the encoder signals.
sin
2. Run the machine with an auxiliary drive and measure the
cos Back-EMF, together with the encoder signals.
3. You run the motor by a pull cord, which is wrapped around
the motor shaft and achieve a random speed by pulling the
Oscillator cord. Afterwards, the motor spins out. During this process,
1…20KHz Exciter
0…10Vss the EncoderAnalyzer measures the Back-EMF, together with
the encoder signals. This trick can also be used to measure
ke-value.

The EncoderAnalyzer determines the fault angle from the

measured values. Now, you can easily perform the angular
adjustment by hand. Often the motor is supplied with direct
current at two phases. By this, the stator magnetically aligns
itself and is fixed in this position. Now you can easily adjust
the encoder without the risk that the rotor moves. Depending
on the encoder type and the EncoderAnalyzer´s equipment,
also the offset angle may be written in the rotary encoder
afterwards.

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 The analysis software
The effective, intelligent measuring technology and the user-friendly, Digital encoder Angle adjustment In addition, the software also supports the operation regarding the
intuitive analysis software are perfectly combined to each other. angle adjustment of the rotary encoder. No matter if the rotary
Only a few setting clicks and selections are required to configure the encoder has to be adjusted via a mechanical turning or only the
test for the connected rotary encoder type. angle offset has to be detected, the software graphically supports
the operator at the angle adjustment.
For the connection and evaluation of encoders, the software
provides assistance. All inputs in the analysis software are provided
with numerous help texts and hints.

The comprehensive evaluations lead to clear, understandable

results. Specialized knowledge is not necessary when using the
analysis software.

After entering the test parameters the test is started. The

EncoderAnalyzer scans the measured values from at least one
encoder rotation. Afterwards the automatic analysis is carried out. Sine-cosine encoder Depending on the rotary encoder type and the EncoderAnalyzer’s
The EncoderAnalyzer lists all measured results in a table. features, the offset angle can also be written in the rotary encoder at
the end.
In addition, all faulty signal positions of one complete rotation are
indicated in a fault list. By mouse-clicking on the entries in the list,
the EncoderAnalyzer indicates you the zoomed signal displays at
the fault location, similar to an oscilloscope. By this, you also have
visual information about the kind of fault.

The data base – Everything at a glance

All test results - not only the measured values of the single signals,
Resolver but also the values calculated from them, are stored in the data base.
There are many additional search criteria available, to quickly and
MotorData-Analyzer
efficiently find the encoders in the data base.
MotorAnalyzer Dynamic-MotorAnalyzer
If you have further SCHLEICH testers, as e.g. the Dynamic-
MotorAnalyzer, MotorAnalyzer 2, the surge voltage tester MTC2 or EncoderAnalyzer MTC2 GLP1-g HV
the high-voltage tester GLP1-g in use, you can store all test results
together in one central data base. The centralized data storage and
evaluation happens by means of the software “MotorData-Analyzer”.

Based on the measured values from all testers, the “MotorData-

Analyzer” provides you with detailed information about the electric
motor´s condition and its attachments.

The “MotorData-Analyzer” is a powerful tool, which allows you to

Result always have an overview of all motors from you or your customer´s MotorData
Analyzer
production. No matter whether e.g. insulation resistances, surge
voltage strength, current consumption, load peaks, harmonic content
of the mains supply, resolver evaluation and more-all measured
values are available at a glance.

The software also reminds you e.g. of the next maintenance tasks
and generates various kinds of reports.

Workstation 1 Workstation …X

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 The cabinet versions Accessory
EncoderAnalyzer desktop device EncoderAnalyzer in measuring case with integrated laptop Software for data interface Measuring lead MP for resolver

HIPERFACE ®
Hiperface und ssi are registered trademarks of SICK AG
EnDat is a registered trademark of Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH

Part no. 403211 Lead length 2 m/6.6 ft

EncoderAnalyzer desktop device with up to four measuring Part no. 4032201
connections in the tester´s front. The connection for the LAN-cable
TeamViewer-software
to the PC is located at the tester´s rear side. The EncoderAnalyzer
is supplied via an external power supply. Measuring lead MU with alligator clamps incl. fuses

Part no.
EncoderAnalyzer desktop device with 6 x measuring channel 403200
Desktop device extension to 12 x measuring channels 403210
EncoderAnalyzer in a measuring case with four measuring • Tester´s remote-control by SCHLEICH in case of service/ support
Desktop device extension to 3 x 700 V measuring channels 403212 • Fast support
connections and integrated laptop. The high-quality laptop-operating
• Safe and verified connection
with Windows® – is connected to the EncoderAnalyzer via a docking
station. Owing to this station, the high-quality laptop can be taken Part no. 40031248
off the case and used for other tasks. The case can be locked to
protect its valuable content.
MotorData-Analyzer-Software
The case’s top is equipped with a hold-down. It ensures that the Lead length 3 m/9.8 ft
laptop is safely pushed on the docking station when the cover is Software for central analyzing integrated fuses 4
closed. and storing of all motors, enco- Part no. 403291
MotorData ders and test results

Via the integrated mains socket the EncoderAnalyzer and the laptop
Analyzer
EncoderAnalyzer-test station
are supplied with mains voltage. A special integrated lithium-ion
battery allows you, to test also without mains voltage. By this, you Part no. 403307
can perform mains-independent measurements on site.
Measuring lead ME | 28-pole
EncoderAnalyzer in measuring case with 12 measuring channels
Incl. voltage measurement channels 3 x 700 V AC
Dimensions (W x D x H) 415 x 325 x 170 mm/16.3 x 12.8 x 6.7 inch
Voltage range 90-250 V/47-63 Hz
Part no. 403220

Lead length 2 m/6.6 ft

Part no. 4032300 Dimensions (L x H x W) 500 x 220 x 260 mm/19.7 x 8.7 x 10.2 inch
Part no. 403225

Measuring lead MP | 19-pole

Lead length 2 m/6.6 ft

Part no. 4032200

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