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HOW TO USE THE PROGRAMMABLE FEATURE

Incremental

Absolute

Overview of General Programming Procedure

• Once the program has recognized a valid connection between the programming tool and

the computer, then the encoder and the programming tool, two green check marks will appear

in the upper right hand corner.

• Select the resolution – this is the number of cycles per turn that the encoder will generate.

Also sometimes referred to as counts or CPT.

• Phase advance determines whether the encoder sequence of the data channels: whether A

leads B Clockwise (CW) or Counterclockwise (CCW).

• You have a choice of three different index track widths: 90° (1/4 cycle), 180° (1/2 cycle) or

360° (Full Cycle)

• You can also choose the relationship between the index and the other data tracks.

Once you have the encoder set the way you want it, end the programming sequence by a click

on the Program button.

• Download the software and drivers on BEI Sensors website http://

www.beisensors.com/programmable-encoders.html Choose the « LP

Series : Programmable Resolution Incremental and Absolute Encoders »

• Prior to using the software programming cable, the USB program-

ming tool must be installed on the PC. OS requirements: Windows XP

or higher.

• Administrator rights may be required for driver software installation.

Connect the terminal box, M12 connector or encoder wires from the encoder to the programming tool.

CAUTION

Double check wiring before inserting USB plug into PC.

Connect the programming tool to a PC.

Launch LP series PC programming tool software.

The software detects the encoder type and then gives access to the relevant encoder parameters

Change the encoder parameters as needed

End the programming sequence by clicking on the Program button.

Disconnect the encoder

• Once the program has recognized a valid connection between the programming tool and

the computer, then the encoder and the programming tool, two green check marks will appear

in the upper right hand corner.

• Select the resolution – this is the number of counts per turn, expressed as Bits, that the

encoder will generate. For example 10 = 10 Bits = 1024 counts, 12 = 12 Bits = 4096 counts

• Evolution code determines whether the encoder will increase or decrease counts when

turned in the clockwise CW direction

• You will also have a choice of whether to count in Natural Binary or Gray Code. For most

common applications Gray Code is preferred as it is more immune to noise and propagation

delays.

• You also have an opportunity to set the “zero” or starting point at the current location of

the encoder by clicking the RESET button.

• Once you have the encoder set the way you want it, end the programming sequence by a

click on the Program button.