Tools
iC-Haus' Tools provide easy access to configuration parameters and sensor data of our iCs and provide valuable measurement equipment for analyses and setup purposes in many applications.
The tools facilitate evaluation process as well as measurement procedures, with properties seldom found in traditional equipments. The measurement tools and the BiSS adapters come with their own software, allowing a faster use.
Applications:
- Evaluation
- Development
- Manufacturing
Adapters:
BL1U
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BiSS Line-to-PC Adapter (USB)
Key Features:
- Hardware implemented BiSS Line protocol
- Supported interfaces: BiSS Line 2-wire and 4-wire
- USB 2.0 high speed PC interface
- API for Windows: BiSS interface DLL
- Fast real-time data communication (12.5 MHz BiSS Line)
- Field capable design: box, field interfaces, USB powered
- Galvanic isolation
- Power supply for external applications:
10 V supply with up to 80 mA (USB powered),
7 V ... 12 V supply with up to 420 mA (externally powered)
Applications:
- BiSS Line application development
- BiSS Line debugging
- Flexible BiSS Line interface configuration
- BiSS Line encoder calibration
- Portable BiSS Line applications
More information about BL1U (iC-Haus website in English)
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iC334
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BiSS-D-SUB Connection Adapter with Clamp Terminal
Key Features:
- Serial encoder compatible
- Supported interfaces and protocols: BiSS B / BiSS C / BiSS Safety and SSI
- RS422 type signals compatible
- Fast realtime data communication (10 MHz BiSS; 4 MHz SSI)
- Compatible to the BiSS/SSI-to-PC adapters (USB): MB3U, MB3U-I2C, MB4U, MB5U
- Lab and field capable design: field interfaces, USB bus providing 5V power for connected device
- Optional external power supply
- Push function wire to board connection
- SUB-D9 board to adapter connection
Applications:
- BiSS / BiSS Safety / SSI application development
- Flexible interface configuration
- Encoder calibration
- Portable applications
- Interfacing iC-Haus PC adapter (USB) with serial protocol devices
Download iC334 Demo Board Description
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MB3U
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BiSS (SSI)-to-PC Adapter (USB)
Key Features:
- Synchronously triggered measurement data collection from up to 3 BiSS sensors or one SSI encoder
- BiSS data rates up to 10 MHz, SSI up to 4 MHz
- USB 2.0 compatible
- Galvanic encoder signal isolation
- Galvanically isolated sensor supply sourced from the USB port (+12 V / 90 mA, +5 V / 50 mA)
- Plug-in power supply can be connected for sensors with higher power needs
Applications:
- Bidirectional smart sensor communication
- High-speed position data acquisition with linear and angle encoders
- Motor feedback systems
- SSI encoder interface
Download MB3U / MB3U-I2C Datasheet
Download MB3U Adapter Driver
Download BiSS Software (no RTE)
Download BiSS Software (with RTE)
BiSS-C Protocol Description
More information about MB3U (iC-Haus website in English)
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MB3U-I2C
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BiSS (SSI) and I2C-to-PC Adapter (USB)
Key Features:
- Synchronously triggered measurement data collection from up to 3 BiSS sensors or one SSI encoder
- BiSS data rates up to 10 MHz, SSI up to 4 MHz
- USB 2.0 compatible
- Serial computer bus communication I2C and SPI
- I2C data rates of up to 320 kHz
- Sensor supply sourced from the USB port (+5 V up to 250 mA) without isolation
- Plug-in power supply can be connected for sensors with higher power needs
Applications:
- Bidirectional smart sensor communication
- High-speed position data acquisition with linear and angle encoders
- Motor feedback systems
- SSI encoder interface
- I2C, SPI and other serial communication protocols
Download MB3U / MB3U-I2C Datasheet
Download MB3U Adapter Driver
Download BiSS Software (no RTE)
Download BiSS Software (with RTE)
BiSS-C Protocol Description
More information about MB3U (iC-Haus website in English)
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MB4U
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High Performance BiSS (SSI) to PC-USB Adapter
Please refer to MB5U as replacement. Contact iC-Haus China for product change information and assistance if required. More information about MB4U (iC-Haus website in English)
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MB5U
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High Performance Galvanic Isolated BiSS (SSI)-to-PC Adapter (USB)
Key Features:
- USB 2.0 high speed PC interface
- FPGA based logic
- Hardware implemented interface protocols
- Fast realtime data communication (10 MHz BiSS; 4 MHz SSI)
- API for Windows: BiSS-Interface DLL
- Field capable design: box, field interfaces, USB bus powered galvanic isolation
- USB powered 5 V VDD supply for external applications
Applications:
- BiSS / SSI application development
- BiSS / SSI debugging
- Flexible interface configuration
- Encoder calibration
- Portable applications
Download MB5U Datasheet
Download MB5U Adapter Driver
Download BiSS Software (no RTE)
Download BiSS Software (with RTE)
BiSS-C Protocol Description
More information about MB5U (iC-Haus website in English)
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Laser Tools:
Encoder Tools:
ECW
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Encoder Production Utility
Key Features:
- Software solution using a remote-controlled SinCosYzer for signal measurements
- Automatic encoder chip parameter adjustment
- Support for iC-MNF, iC-MN, iC-MU Series, iC-MH, iC-MSC, iC-MSB, iC-MSA, iC-PI, iC-MQ
- Continuous testing against specified limits
- Passed / failed classification
- Built for use in production environments
- User guidance through the entire procedure
- Freely configurable user interface
- User account management
- MySQL database for all measurement results and configuration history
- Statistical evaluations
- Graphical signal analysis tools
- Limit and configuration editor
- Automatic or manual DUT switch and drive controlling
- Network interface for status and remote control
Applications:
- Automatic calibration and test of signal-conditioning ICs in encoder production
Flyer ECW
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SinCosYzer 2
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Encoder Signal Analysis With Graphical Visualization
Key Features:
- 8 differential input channels for ± 1 V to ± 10 V
- Fast simultaneous signal sampling up to 2 MS/s
- High ADC resolution of 30.5 μV at ± 1 V FS (16 bit)
- Oscilloscope mode with measurement utilities: DC offset and amplitude (AC, AC(RMS), Contrast, Min., Max.), cross screening of 2 channels for amplitude differences and phase deviations, 4 mathematical analysis channels
- Spectral signal analysis with calculation of harmonics and THD
- Lissajous X/Y plotting with tolerance and limit indication
- Robust housing with Probe card for easy wiring to DUTs or housed encoders
- Remote controllable, configurable and measurement output via a TCP/IP interface
- Optional module 1 (encoder adjuster): sine encoder error analysis with color bar display of good/bad limit values
- Optional module 2 (reference analyzer): referenced signal analysis with graphical evaluation
Applications:
- Accuracy analysis of sine position encoders
- Factory calibration of sine/cosine signal conditioning circuits
- Optical and magnetic position sensor calibration
- Feasibility studies of position sensing systems
Download SinCosYzer 2 Overview
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Encoder Evaluation Boards:
MHM4M
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On-Axis Battery-Buffered Hall Multiturn Encoder Evaluation Board
Key Features:
- 46-Bit position data via SPI, SSI and BiSS Interface
- For low power battery-buffered encoder applications
- USB supplied via BiSS (SSI)-to-PC adapter
- PCB size Ø 38 mm
- Configuration via SPI and BiSS Interface
- Automatic calibration via GUI Software (Windows)
Applications:
- Evaluation of magnetic singleturn iC-MHM and multiturn iC-PVL
- End-of-shaft absolute position encoder
- Gearless revolution sensing
Evaluation Kit Description MHM4M
Software iC-MHM (no RTE)
Software iC-MHM (with RTE)
More information about MHM4M (iC-Haus website in English)
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MU1C
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Off-Axis Motor Feedback Module
Key Features:
- Magnetic off-axis absolute position encoder module
- 17-Bit position data output via fast serial interfaces BiSS/SSI
- Quadrature ABZ signals via RS-422 line driver iC-HF or Sin/Cos outputs via line drive iC-MSA
- Programmable resolution of 1 to 32,768 CPR (FlexCount)
- Position preset function
- Rotational speed to 12,000 RPM
- 5 V power supply with reverse polarity protection
- Ready to operate eval kit incl. magnetic disc MU2S 30-32N and cables
- Configuration GUI software with automatic calibration functions available
Applications:
- Rotary Encoder
- Motor Feedback
- Motion Control
Download MU1C Eval Manual
Download MU1C User Guide
Download MU1C Software
More information about MU1C (iC-Haus website in English)
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MU3C
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Battery-Buffered Hall Multiturn Encoder Evaluation Board
Key Features:
- Magnetic off-axis absolute multiturn position encoder module
- 37-Bit absolute multiturn position data output via fast serial interfaces BiSS/SSI
- 18-Bit multiturn position + 19-Bit singleturn position
- Battery backup via super capacitor
- Quadrature ABZ signals via RS-422 line driver iC-HD7 and BiSS/SSI via RS-422 line driver iC-HF
- Separate ABZ line driver supply up to 30V
- BiSS chain and loop-back mode
- Commutation signals (U/V/W) for brushless DC (BLDC) motors with up to 16 pole pairs
- Programmable resolution of 1 to 32,768 CPR (FlexCount)
- Rotational speed to 12,000 RPM
- Ready to operate eval kit incl. magnetic disc MU2S 30-32N, MU18S 30-32N and cables
- Optional iC-MU EVAL MU5M adapter board available, for easy access to the MU3C electrical interface
- Configuration GUI software with automatic calibration functions available
Applications:
- Rotary multiturn encoder
- Motor feedback
- Motion control
- Multi-axis measurement systems
Download MU3C Eval Manual
Download MU5M Eval Manual
App. Note iC-MU Calibration Programming
More information about MU3C (iC-Haus website in English)
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PV1M
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Evaluation Board iC-PV / iC-MHM
Key Features:
- 46-Bit position data via SPI, SSI and BiSS Interface
- For low power battery-buffered encoder applications
- USB supplied via BiSS (SSI)-to-PC adapter
- PCB size Ø 38 mm
- Configuration via SPI and BiSS Interface
- Automatic calibration via GUI Software (Windows)
- Included components:
PCB board PV1M1
Adapter cable flat ribbon 10-pole to 9-pole Sub-D
Diametric 4 mm NeFeB magnet
CR1025 battery
Applications:
- Evaluation of magnetic singleturn iC-MHM and multiturn iC-PV
- End-of-shaft absolute position encoder
- Gearless revolution sensing
Download PV1M Description
Download App. Note iC-MHM Multiturn Configuration with iC-PV
Software iC-MHM (no RTE)
Software iC-MHM (with RTE)
More information about PV1M (iC-Haus website in English)
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PVL3M
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iC-PVL Evaluation Board with On-Axis AMR Angle Sensor
Key Features:
- Standalone: counted revolution (up to 40 bit) via SSI or I2C, sine/cosine (2 cpr)
- Non-volatile revolution counting due to battery-backup
- Configuration from GUI software (Windows) via I2C
- Using iC-TW29 (board TW29_3D): angle resolution of up to 5 arcsec
- High-resolution interpolation with automatic error correction
- 18-bit ST with 24-bit MT position data via SPI, SSI and BiSS
- Configuration from GUI software (Windows) via SPI or BiSS
- Included components:
PCB module PVL3M
BiSS adapter cable (10-pole ribbon to 9-pole D-Sub)
Precision magnets (diametric, size 14 mm)
On-board battery (for demo only)
Applications:
- End-of-shaft angle sensing
- Absolute position and speed measurement
- Gearless revolution sensing
Download PVL3M Description
Download App. Note iC-TW29 AN7
Download TW29_xD Description
Software iC-PVL (no RTE)
Software iC-PVL (with RTE)
Software iC-TW29 (no RTE)
Software iC-TW29 (with RTE)
More information about PVL3M (iC-Haus website in English)
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PVL4M
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iC-PVL Evaluation Board with On-Axis TMR Angle Sensor
Key Features:
- Standalone: counted revolution (up to 40 bit) via SSI or I2C, sine/cosine (1 cpr)
- Non-volatile revolution counting due to battery-backup
- Configuration from GUI software (Windows) via I2C
- Using iC-TW29 (board TW29_3D): angle resolution of up to 5 arcsec
- High-resolution interpolation with automatic error correction
- 18-bit ST with 24-bit MT position data via SPI, SSI and BiSS
- Configuration from GUI software (Windows) via SPI or BiSS
- Included components:
PCB module PVL4M
BiSS adapter cable (10-pole ribbon to 9-pole D-Sub)
Precision magnets (diametric, size 14 mm)
On-board battery (for demo only)
Applications:
- End-of-shaft angle sensing
- Absolute position and speed measurement
- Gearless revolution sensing
Eval Kit PVL4M Description
App. Note iC-TW29 AN7.1
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