
Product description
Functions and operating modes
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Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG | T +49 208 4952-0 | F +49 208 4952-264 | [email protected] | www.turck.com4.1.1 Indication elements
The devices are provided with a green Power supply LED and a yellow Status LED.
4.2 Properties and features
nThe number of pulses per revolution can be set using the Easy-Teach function (360, 512,
1000, 1024, 2048, 2500, 3600, 4096, 5000) (only available for RI…-QR24-INCR… devices)
nThe number of pulses per revolution can be preset at the factory (1, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 36, 64, 100,
200, 250, 256, 360, 400, 500, 512, 600, 800, 1000, 1024, 2000, 2048, 4096, 5000)
nThe number of pulses in the range from 1 to 5000 can be freely parameterized via PACTware
(FDT/DTM) (only available for RI…-QR24-INCR… devices)
nPosition of the Z-track freely selectable
nBurst output: incremental output of the absolute angular position
nMax. switching frequency 200 kHz
nCW/CCW rotation direction can be set
nPush-pull, track A, A (inverse), B, B (inverse), Z
4.3 Operating principle
The QR24 encoders have contactless operation based on the inductive resonant circuit measur-
ing principle. This measuring principle makes it possible to design a fully encapsulated sensor
housing without seals, which is separated from the positioning element. Magnetic fields cannot
disturb the measuring process since the positioning element is not based on a magnet but on
an inductive coil system, through which the sensor and the positioning element (resonator) can
form an oscillation circuit. The inductive measuring principle of the QR24 encoder is absolute.
To generate an incremental output signal from the absolute rotation angle, the sensor detects
the actual rotation angle per millisecond and from this calculates the resulting number of
pulses to be output.
4.4 Functions and operating modes
4.4.1 Output function
The output signal of the incremental encoder is based on the HTL interface (high transistor
logic). The inverted signals A (inverse) and B (inverse) are output in addition to tracks A and B.
A Z-track is also available.
The QR24 is an absolute encoder that calculates the pulses of a clock cycle and emits these
pulses according to the clock cycle within 800 µs. The cycle duration is therefore not inversely
proportional to the speed of rotation. The angle sensing for positioning is, however, carried out
exactly according to the number of output pulses.
The number of pulses output can be configured from 1 to 5000 for the RI…-QR24-INCR…
devices.
For the output signal evaluation, we recommend standard input cards or counter blocks that
can process a minimum pulse frequency of 80 kHz, otherwise incorrect counting may occur
(e.g. Motrona DX-345).
4.4.2 Burst output
By triggering a burst output, it is possible for the position measured as an absolute value by the
encoder to be output uniquely as an incremental pulse sequence with a frequency of 10 kHz.
The number of pulses corresponds to the angular distance to the zero point (single-turn) in the
set effective direction and resolution. The burst output is triggered via the Easy-Teach function
(see section “Setting“).