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Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder

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dc25 asbolute ssi encoder

AMCI DC25 Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder


FEATURES:

  • SSI Compatible
  • Single and Multiturn versions available
  • RS485 Communication
  • Optional Reset Button on Multiturn versions
  • Superior durability
  • IP67 rating
  • Various mounting styles
  • Ideal for high-shock and vibration applications

DESCRIPTION

The AMCI absolute SSI rotary shaft encoder is a new addition to the DuraCoder product family. Utilizing the DuraCoder's resolver based sensor technology, this rotary encoder provides unique position data output in relation to the shaft position, with up to 4096 counts per turn. An available multiturn version allows for up to 4096 counts per turn over 4096 turns.

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) has been widely accepted for its high throughput, high accuracy and faster response than other means of connecting sensors. All of these products, including the SSI DuraCoders, connect to AMCI’s SSI interface modules or network based interfaces for easy integration into a machine’s automation architecture.

Other features include Reset to zero and Increasing Count direction inputs. An optional reset button allows the Multiturn SSI DuraCoder’s data to be zeroed without the use of any additional programming equipment or wires.

Every SSI DuraCoder can also communicate over a RS485 link. This functionality includes the ability to both read position data from, and write setup data to, the DuraCoder. Single Turn DuraCoders can be programmed for any value between 2 and 4096 counts per turn. Multiturn DuraCoders can be programmed with Number of Turns and Full Scale Count parameters. The Number of Turns can be programmed to be any power of two between 1 and 4096. The Full Scale Count can be programmed to be any value between (Number of Turns) and (Number of Turns * 4096).


MECHANICAL DRAWINGS


DC25-FXXSXXS = Flange Mount, Side Connector


DC25-FX5SXXS = Flange Mount, Side Connector 5/8" shaft


DC25-FXXSXXE = Flange Mount, End Connector


DC25-FX5SXXE = Flange Mount, End Connector, 5/8" shaft


DC25-SXXSXXE = Servo Mount, End Connector


DC25-SXXSXXS = Servo Mount, Side Connector


DC25-Alternative-shafts-mechanical-drawings = 10mm and 1/4" shaft details


MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:


AMCI DC25 Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder
Package style:
2.5" diameter housing available with flange or servo mounting
Shaft:
1/4, 3/8", 5/8”, or 10 mm diameter stainless

Shaft loading:

1/4", 3/8", and 10mm shafts:
40 lbs. radial/20 lbs. axial maximum shaft loading. Bearing life rated at 2X109 revolutions minimum at maximum shaft load.

5/8" shaft:

100 lbs. radial/50 lbs. axial maximum shaft loading. Bearing life rated at 2X109 revolutions minimum at maximum shaft load.

Starting Torque:
1/4”, 3/8”, & 10mm shafts: 2.0 oz-in max @25° C
5/8” shaft: 6.0 oz-in max @25° C
Moment of inertia:
1/4", 3/8", & 100mm shafts: 6.00 x 10-4 oz-in-sec2
5/8" shaft: 8.50 x 10-4 oz-in-sec2
Connector location:
end or side
Mating Connector: MS-23 (12 pin female connector) sold separately

Connector Pinout: MS-23 (12 pin male connector)

Pin
Signal
Explanation
AMCI manufactured
CSL-X cable colors
1
 DC Return
 
 Blue / Red
2
 Data +
 SSI signal
 Blue / White
3
 Clock +
 SSI signal
 Orange / White
4

 RxD +

 RS485 programming line
 Brown / White
5
 RxD -
 RS485 programming line
 White / Brown
6
 TxD +
 RS485 programming line
 Green / White
7
 TxD -
 RS485 programming line
 White / Green
8
 +DC Input
 
 Red / Blue
9
 Reset
 Single ended input 
 Gray / White
10
 Data -
 SSI signal
 White / Blue
11
 Clock -
 SSI signal
 White / Orange
12
 Direction Control
 Single ended input
 White / Gray



ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:


AMCI DC25 Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder

Output Codes:
binary or gray code

Maximum SSI Clock Frequency:
1MHz

Resolution:
Single Turn = 4096 counts max
Multi Turn = 4096 counts / turn & 4096 turns maximum

Direction of Increasing Counts:
default = CW increasing looking at the shaft
CCW increasing when power is applied to pin 12, the Direction Input pin, at power up

Power requirements:
4.5Vdc to 26.4Vdc | 24Vdc optimal |1.92W

Increasing Count Direction and Reset Inputs:

Input Voltage Range:
OFF = 0 to (0.2 * DC Supply)
ON = (0.8 * DC Supply) to DC Supply

Input Current: 3.5mA @24Vdc max.

  • The Direction Input is read only at power up.
  • The Reset Input must be active for 100ms, is read on every OFF to ON transition, and can be used a maximum of 8,300,000 times.
  • An open input is considered an OFF state.

Multiturn Data Format:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
|
                                           
|
Most Significant Bit
(first transferred bit)
Least Significant Bit
(last transferred bit)

Single Turn Data Format:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
|
                     
|
Most Significant Bit
(first transferred bit)
Least Significant Bit
(last transferred bit)

Note 1: The Most Significant Bit is transmitted after the receipt of the first clock pulse.

Note 2: The transferred data is always justified with the Least Significant bit. This means that on multiturn units that have been configured for less than 4096 counts/turn and 4096 turns, the leading bits will be zeros.

Note 3: If your SSI system generates more than 24 (for Multiturn) or 13 (for Single Turn) clock pulses, than a trailing zero will be added to the right of the Least Significant Bit for every extra clock pulse.




ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:


AMCI DC25 Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder

Enclosure:
IP67 (valid only with working shaft seal)

Operating temperature:
-20ºC to 85ºC standard

Shock:
50 g, 11 millisecond duration

Vibration:
20 g, 5 to 2000 Hz



PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE:

Every SSI DuraCoder is programmable over a RS485 link. Download the following program if you want to change the DuraCoder’s Number of Turns and Full Scale Count parameters from their default maximum settings to values that more closely match your application.

Download SSI DuraCoder Software »

AMCI also offers a USB to RS485 serial converter and cable (Part #C485USB-3) to connect your PC to the SSI DuraCoder.


COMPATIBLE CABLES and CONNECTORS


Connectors are sold separately under the part number of MS-23, or as part of a pre-assembled CSL-X cable.
 

ORDERING INFORMATION:


AMCI DC25 Absolute SSI Rotary Shaft Encoder Ordering Guide

Generate your absolute SSI rotary shaft encoder part number by using this helpful ordering guide. Starting from left to right, use the following diagram and table to choose the desired options. Each gray box must contain a single alphanumeric character. Please note the following…

  • There is only one possible option for the DuraCoder Type selection.
  • All AMCI SSI DuraCoders are field programmable over a RS485 serial link. This feature is available at no additional cost.
  • A USB to 485 converter and cable can be purchased from AMCI under the Part #C485USB-3.



Part Number Character
Absolute SSI DuraCoder Selections
Readily Available Selections
Mounting Style: F = Square Flange
S = 2.5" Diameter Servo Mount (unavailable w/ the 5/8” shaft option)
F
Square Flange
Shaft Seal Type: B=Nitrile shaft seal comes standard
V=Viton Seal (available only on 5/8” shaft option)
B
Nitrile Seal
Shaft Diameter: 1 = 3/8"
2 = 10 mm
3 = 1/4"
5 = 5/8"
1
3/8" Shaft
DuraCoder Type: S = Absolute Serial
S
Output Configuration:

2 = SSI Single Turn (set to 4096 counts/turn)
3 = SSI Multi Turn (set to 4096 counts/turn and 4096 turns)
4 = SSI Multi Turn (Output Configuration 3 with reset button, side connector version only)

3
SSI Multi-turn
Output Code:

B = Binary
G = Gray Code

(All SSI DuraCoders are field programmable over a RS485 link)

B
Binary
Connector Location: S = Side
E = End
(MS-23 mating connector sold separately)
S
Side Connector


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Contact AMCI Sales today:

telephone: 860-585-1254
email: sales@amci.com