AD4B Quadrature to RS-232 Adapter

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  • AD4B Quadrature to RS-232 Adapter
  • AD4B Quadrature to RS-232 Adapter

Overview

The AD4B adapter provides a simple plug-in method for connecting a single-ended or differential quadrature encoder directly to an RS-232 serial com port. One end of the AD4B plugs into a standard serial port, while the other end plugs into a quadrature encoder. A quadrature counter (LFLS7166) inside the AD4B keeps track of encoder position, while a microprocessor provides a serial interface allowing the user to query the counter for encoder position. A Windows library is provided to give...

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Product Specifications

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage (into AD4B) 6.0 - 16 Volts
Supply Current (without encoder) - - 65 mA
RS232 Output High (RXD) 5.0 8.0 - Volts
RS232 Output Low (RXD) - -8.0 -5.0 Volts
RS232 Input High (TXD) 3.5 - 15 Volts
RS232 Input Low (TXD) -15 - 0.4 Volts
Current to Encoder - - 120 mA
Voltage to Encoder 4.8 5.0 5.25 Volts
Quadrature Input Frequency 0 - 1.2 MHz
Quadrature Encoder Inputs - Logic Low -0.6 0.4 1.8 Volts
Quadrature Encoder Inputs - Logic High 2.0 3.0 5.7 Volts

 

  • Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
  • Typical values are specified at Vcc= 12V and 25C.

Parameter Min. Max. Units
Storage Temperature -40 100 C
Operating Temperature 0 70 C
Humidity (non-condensing) 0 95 %
120VAC Power Supply Input Power - 6 Watts

Single-ended (S-interface):

Pin Description
1 Ground
2 Index
3 A channel
4 +5VDC power
5 B channel

 

Differential (D-interface):

Pin Description
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Index-
4 Index+
5 A- channel
6 A+ channel
7 +5VDC power
8 +5VDC power
9 B- channel
10 B+ channel

Connectors

5-Pin
Description
CON-FC5-x* Polarized finger-latching connector with 5-pins
10-PinDescription
CON-FC10 Polarized finger-latching connector shell with two IDC 5-pin inserts

Cables

5-PinDescription
CA-FC5-W4-NC-x Polarized finger-latching connector on one end with four wires
CA-FC5-W5-NC-x Polarized finger-latching connector on one end with five wires
CA-FC5-SH-NC-x Polarized finger-latching connector on one end of a shielded cable
CA-FC5-SH-FC5-x Polarized finger-latching connector on both ends of a shielded cable
10-PinDescription
CA-FC10-SH-NC Polarized finger-latching connector on one end of a shielded cable
CA-FC10-SH-FC10 Polarized finger-latching connector on both ends of a shielded cable
Attention:
  • Specify cable length when ordering.
  • * 22 AWG is standard. 24, 26 and 28 AWG are also available.

Included Accessories

PS-12 Power supply

Software

 

 

 

Title Date Description Download
PCN 1011 9/21/2011 The AD2B, AD4B, AD7, EADAPT, EDAC2, EDIVIDE, EPOT, EQUAD, ESUM, ESWITCH, ETACH2, SEI-USB, USB-232 currently utilizes a printed thermal transfer label. This label will no longer be used and will be replaced by laser marking directly onto the housing of the product. The purpose for this change is to create a more durable solution, and eliminate the possibility of the label being inadvertently removed from the housing. Download

Product Description

The AD4B adapter provides a simple plug-in method for connecting a single-ended or differential quadrature encoder directly to an RS-232 serial com port. One end of the AD4B plugs into a standard serial port, while the other end plugs into a quadrature encoder. A quadrature counter (LFLS7166) inside the AD4B keeps track of encoder position, while a microprocessor provides a serial interface allowing the user to query the counter for encoder position. A Windows library is provided to give the user simple access to AD4B 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 LFLS7166 page for complete information.

The AD4B communicates with a host computer using an 8-bit binary format. Although not readable as ASCII text, the binary format is fast and space efficient. The equipment connected to an AD4B must support 8-bit data transfer at a baud rate between 1200 and 115k baud.

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Product Notes
  • US Digital warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.

Purchasing

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1 $168.95
10 $139.95
50 $126.98
100 $115.95
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For your convenience, use the above part number to order via phone 800.736.0194

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