iC-Haus' Encoder Tools and Adapters provide easy access to configuration parameters and sensor data of our iCs and provide valuable measurement equipment for encoder applications.

The tools facilitate evaluation process as well as measurement procedures, with properties seldom found in traditional equipments.

Our encoder tools also help during the production stage, with specialized software that automate configuration, calibration and testing, all while logging all necessary information about each produced encoder.

Applications:

• Encoder Evaluation
• Encoder Development
• Encoder Production

Adapters:

BL1U	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 Download BL1U technical documentation Download material about BL1U Evaluation Kits and Tools More information about BL1U (iC-Haus website in English)
iC334	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 technical documents Download material about iC334 Evaluation Kits and Tools More information about iC334 (iC-Haus website in English)
MB3U-I2C	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-I2C technical documentation Download MB3U-I2C Software Download material about MB3U-I2C Evaluation Kits and Tools BiSS-C Protocol Description BiSS-C Protocol Description (Chinese) More information about MB3U-I2C (iC-Haus website in English)
MB5U	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 technical documents Download MB5U Software BiSS-C Protocol Description BiSS-C Protocol Description (Chinese) More information about MB5U (iC-Haus website in English)
MB8U	High Performance Galvanically Isolated BiSS, SSI, SPI, I2C, UART to PC USB-Adapter Key Features: Simple evaluation and implementation of iC-Haus components BiSS C/SSI master interface SPI master interface I2C master interface Fast realtime data communication (10 MHz BiSS C/SPI, 3.33 MHz SSI, 400 kHz I2C) Integrated data buffer for equidistant data acquisition General purpose I/Os (e.g. for external trigger events) Configurable sensor power supply voltage (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V) Sensor supply via USB for loads up to 250 mA (in total) External power supply input for loads up to 450 mA (per connector) / 900 mA (in total) Digital voltage and current monitor Galvanic isolation USB 2.0 high speed PC interface API for Windows and Linux: BiSS Interface shared library Applications: Application development using iC-Haus components Application debugging using iC-Haus components Download MB8U technical documents Download MB8U Software BiSS-C Protocol Description BiSS-C Protocol Description (Chinese) More information about MB8U (iC-Haus website in English)

Encoder Tools:

ECW	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 Download ECW technical documentation More information about ECW (iC-Haus website in English)
ETS Servo	Encoder Test Station with Position Feedback Key Features: High-precision BLDC motor Dynamic drive with up to 12,000 RPM Smooth and quiet operation Absolute encoder with low latency and an accuracy < 60 arcsec 22-bit BiSS C output for reference measurements in a daisy chain Differential ABZ outputs with 8192 periods per mechanical revolution Differential 1 Vpp sin/cos outputs with 256 cycles per mechanical revolution Precision XYZ manipulators for fast sensor alignment Mounting adapter for iC-Haus sensor boards Shaft adapters to mount measuring scales on the 6 mm shaft Compact form factor and front panel operation Access via PC software (USB) - ETS_Servo_1SO (optional) Applications: Evaluation of encoder iCs Encoder module validation Automated test equipment Download ETS Servo technical documentation More information about ETS Servo (iC-Haus website in English)
SinCosYzer 2	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 technical documentation More information about SinCosYzer 2 (iC-Haus website in English)

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