Phidgets 40 CPR Quadrature Encoder User manual

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Checking the Contents
You should have received:
Plastic encoder cap
and base
Plastic encoder disk
Encoder PCB
Two screws
3035 - Encoder
Cable
In order to test your new Phidget you will also
need:
A motor with a rear shaft and compatible
mounting holes
A motor controller Phidget
A Phidget with an encoder input
Connecting the Pieces
Take the
plastic base,
the encoder
PCB, and
the two
screws.
Place the
PCB inside
the base in
the
orientation
shown
above so
that it fits in.
Place the
combined
base and
PCB on the
back of the
motor such
that the
mounting
holes line
up with the
holes in the
base. There

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are two
orientations
possible-
use
whichever is
more
convenient
for motor
wiring.
Place the
screws in
the two
holes in the
PCB and
screw until
the base
and PCB
are firmly
attached,
being
careful not
to over-
tighten and
damage the
pieces.
Take the
plastic
encoder
wheel and
place it on
the shaft
with the
comb-
shaped
edge facing
the motor.
Slowly slide
the wheel
onto the
shaft until
the combs
are in front
of the
optical
sensor on
the PCB. Be
careful not
to push so
far that the
wheel is
contacting
components
on the PCB.

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Take the
plastic cap
and align
the hole
with the
white
connector.
Press the
cap on so
that the
tabs on
either side
click in.
Attach the
cable to the
white
connector.
You may
need to
push on
either side
with your
fingernail or
a
screwdriver
to ensure
that it's fully
inserted.
For further
instructions,
visit
the user
guide for
the motor
controller
and
encoder
interface
Phidget that
you're
using.