On Tue, 14 Jul 2015, Chris Kelley wrote: > Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:48:00 -0500 > From: Chris Kelley <tensait...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: [Emc-users] Okuma Absolute Encoder > > I'm getting ready to start retrofitting a 1981 Okuma LC30 (OSP-3000 > control). > > The axis drives seem to take simple +/-10V commands and use tachs on the > motors for feedback. > > However, from what I can tell, the encoders are some sort of absolute setup > that doesn't use any sort of battery backup and have about 18 wires. There > are also no limit or home switches. > > I have no diagrams or documentation on anything for this machine. The > encoders have no visible markings (one looks like it used to, but is worn > off) except for one that simply says "D6." > > Does anyone know anything about the pinout on these things or if there is > any hope of using them? > > -Chris Kelley
I think that they are basically straight parallel absolute encoders, some have a byte/word select signal to reduce the number of wires > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Don't Limit Your Business. Reach for the Cloud. > GigeNET's Cloud Solutions provide you with the tools and support that > you need to offload your IT needs and focus on growing your business. > Configured For All Businesses. Start Your Cloud Today. > https://www.gigenetcloud.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't Limit Your Business. Reach for the Cloud. GigeNET's Cloud Solutions provide you with the tools and support that you need to offload your IT needs and focus on growing your business. Configured For All Businesses. Start Your Cloud Today. https://www.gigenetcloud.com/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
