Renishaw: USB Encoder Interface E201-9B

The E201-9B interrogates an BiSS-C encoder and allows the data to be read by a PC using simple ASCII commands over a USB connection.

The E201 is a single channel USB encoder interface suitable for use with a wide variety of 5 V rotary and linear encoders. It allows encoders to be easily interfaced and powered from a PC using only a USB cable

Features

The E201 is available in 3 versions:

E201-9Q supporting incremental encoders and

E201-9S supporting absolute SSI/BiSS-C encoders

E201-9B supporting absolute BiSS-C mode (bidirectional) encoders

All versions are pin compatible with RLS rotary and linear magnetic encoders. Two status LEDs are included to indicate USB status and encoder activity. Demo software installation Download and install the demo software from www.rls.si/ E201. During the installation all necessary drivers are installed. When installation is completed, connect the E201 interface and configure the software for the encoder you will be using. Encoder supply voltage and current consumption can be read out by the software. Power supply to the encoder can be switched on/off by the software. For custom development of a software, a detailed explanation of the ASCII commands can be found in this datasheet under the Programming commands section.

Applications ● Encoder functional test ● Encoder demonstration ● Metrology ● Gauging ● PC based machinery