Hi, I'm currently working on a system that uses an AMS AS5040 Rotary Encoder that is configured with SSI. I'd like to read this encoder using a PLC that uses an RS422 SSI encoder input block. The main problem with this is that the encoder outputs a single ended signal, whereas the SSI block requires a differential RS422 signal. The minimum baud rate is 125kbps.
The encoder only has two signals that are important to the project. There is a clock input signal and a data output signal.
In order to convert the single ended data signal to differential/RS422, I bought some of your PmodRS485 modules. I wanted to test the device before connecting it to my system, so I designed a test setup using a function generator. I only intend to use the transmit data functionality. Here is how I connected the device for the test:
RE - Ground
TxD - Function Generator +
RxD - NC
DE - 5V
GND - Function Generator - (connected to ground)
VCC - 5V
All of the grounds were connected together. I then send a 10hz 0-5V square wave into the function generator. However, I did not see the correct outputs from the Z (inverted) and Y (noninverted) signals. I was reading nearly 0V for both signals with respect to ground (a few millivolts each). I also tested 1000hz and didn't see any difference.
I was expecting to see the identical function generator signal on channel Y and the inverted signal on channel Z. Is my setup incorrect? Could you please let me know how I can test this device for proper functionality using the TxD/transmit data mode?
One thing that I might have done wrong is that I soldered wires directly onto the pins (opposite side to the screw terminals), because I didn't have the correct connector. Could this have damaged the board? What type of sockets does this connect with? Please let me know if you need any more information.
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Hi, I'm currently working on a system that uses an AMS AS5040 Rotary Encoder that is configured with SSI. I'd like to read this encoder using a PLC that uses an RS422 SSI encoder input block. The main problem with this is that the encoder outputs a single ended signal, whereas the SSI block requires a differential RS422 signal. The minimum baud rate is 125kbps.
The encoder only has two signals that are important to the project. There is a clock input signal and a data output signal.
In order to convert the single ended data signal to differential/RS422, I bought some of your PmodRS485 modules. I wanted to test the device before connecting it to my system, so I designed a test setup using a function generator. I only intend to use the transmit data functionality. Here is how I connected the device for the test:
RE - Ground
TxD - Function Generator +
RxD - NC
DE - 5V
GND - Function Generator - (connected to ground)
VCC - 5V
All of the grounds were connected together. I then send a 10hz 0-5V square wave into the function generator. However, I did not see the correct outputs from the Z (inverted) and Y (noninverted) signals. I was reading nearly 0V for both signals with respect to ground (a few millivolts each). I also tested 1000hz and didn't see any difference.
I was expecting to see the identical function generator signal on channel Y and the inverted signal on channel Z. Is my setup incorrect? Could you please let me know how I can test this device for proper functionality using the TxD/transmit data mode?
One thing that I might have done wrong is that I soldered wires directly onto the pins (opposite side to the screw terminals), because I didn't have the correct connector. Could this have damaged the board? What type of sockets does this connect with? Please let me know if you need any more information.
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