RDE  Specifications

Model Number RDE RDE-B RDE-L
Option Standard Binary position
data outputs
RS-422 line
driver outputs
Drawing Number C/F C/F C/F
Voltage 105-125 VAC,
50-60 Hz
105-125 VAC,
50-60 Hz
105-125 VAC,
50-60 Hz
Current (A) 0.25 0.25 0.25
Encoder Interface +5 VDC
@ 50 mA max.
+5 VDC
@ 50 mA max.
+5 VDC
@ 50 mA max.
Open Collector
Current (mA)
-25 -25 -25
Resolution (cycles
per revolution)
1024 1024 1024
Accuracy (+/- degrees) 0.3 0.3 0.3
Operating Temperature
Range (degrees C)
0 to 60 0 to 60 0 to 60
Storage Temperature
Range (degrees C)
-55 to 150 -55 to 150 -55 to 150

Encoder Connector
(DB25S pinout)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
14.-19.
24.
Channel A+
Channel A-
Channel B+
Channel B-
Channel Z+
Channel Z-
Shield
GND
+5VDC

RDE Manual

RDE

Most closed-loop motors controllers require the incremental quadrature feedback that encoders provide. Empire Magnetics' RDE resolver-to-digital converter module closes the loop betwen rugged feedback resolvers and motor controllers that require encoder feedback.

RDE converters connect easily to Empire Magnetics resolvers, providing complementary TTL compatible two phase quadrature and outputs with index (Channels A, B, and Z).

For a more detailed look at the specifications, consult the RDE Manual.

Features

  • Ratiometric conversion technique--provides good electrical noise immunity, accomodates long cables
  • 1,024 cycles per revolution--yields 4,906 encoder counts
  • Built-in power supply
  • Optically isolated encoder interface
  • Open collector or line driver outputs