Encoder Tools and Adapters
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
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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
Download BL1U technical documentation
Download material about BL1U Evaluation Kits and Tools
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 technical documents
Download material about iC334 Evaluation Kits and Tools
More information about iC334 (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-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)
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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 technical documents
Download MB5U Software
BiSS-C Protocol Description
BiSS-C Protocol Description (Chinese)
More information about MB5U (iC-Haus website in English)
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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
Download ECW technical documentation
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ETS Servo
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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
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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 technical documentation
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