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Check operation of incremental encoder using the software

Created by: Carlos Klein at: 10/6/2015 4:48 PM (4 Replies)

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10/6/2015 4:48 PM	Rate (0)
Carlos Klein Member Joined: 9/14/2015 Last visit: 1/28/2021 Posts: 8 Rating: (0)	I need to install an encoder for measuring the length of material , how to implement a program that has guaranteed that the encoder is sending information to avoid problems in the length and generate failures in case of problems with the encoder . Thank you
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mopS04 Platinum Expert Joined: 3/5/2014 Last visit: 2/26/2021 Posts: 4329 Rating: (824)	hi Carlos, it is not clear what you want to do or what kind of problem you have. Please give more information about your programming, the PLC and other components you use and the Engineering System. regards,
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10/9/2015 4:00 PM	Rate (0)
Carlos Klein Member Joined: 9/14/2015 Last visit: 1/28/2021 Posts: 8 Rating: (0)	OK sure The equipment has IM151 stations with S7-400 CPU , the idea is INSTALLING an incremental encoder for monitoring the length of material , my question is how to implement something (software or hardware) to confirm that the ecoder is working all the time, and make sure that all material was measured by detecting not possible workings of the encoder , for example mechanical problem . thank you.
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10/9/2015 4:31 PM	Rate (0)
IBN-Service Posts: 8946 Rating: (989)	Just use a second encoder for cross check.
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10/14/2015 2:28 PM	Rate (0)
Carlos Klein Member Joined: 9/14/2015 Last visit: 1/28/2021 Posts: 8 Rating: (0)	OK. Tank you!

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