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Interpolation Options

If you need higher resolution from your encoder, you may benefit from internal interpolation. These specifications will tell you what performance to expect, as well as output options available for outputs as high as 72,000 cycles per turn (288,000 counts post quadrature).


Electronically Multiplied Squarewave Output   Interpolaton Option T-5

Ordering Interpolation Options

  Interpolaton Option T-10
Interpolaton Option T-2   Interpolaton Option T-20
Interpolaton Option T-4   Notes and Tables

Electronically Multiplied Squarewave Output

Interpolate encoders provide a higher degree of angular resolution. These encoders are ideal for position readouts and position servo applications. The major specifications of interest for this type of encoder are transition accuracy and frequency response. In position readout situations the system usually doesn’t know where it is within a particular count, so tight transition accuracy specs tend to be wasted.

What is desired in these applications is the ability to subdivide a “count” into smaller divisions to improve system resolution. Interpolation provides this ability without any sacrifice in mechanical integrity or internal electrical signal strength.

Ordering Interpolation Options

The factory will be pleased to assist you in construction of the model number.
Call toll-free: 800-350-ASAP (2727)

When constructing the model number for any one of BEI’s standard encoders, insert the desired number of Cycles Per Turn, after multiplication and the correct Interpolation designator, in the model number between Shaft Seal Configuration and Number of Channels.
Example: H25D-SS-7200-T2-ABZC-4469-SM18
(one possible encoder configuration with Interpolation Option T-2.)

Please refer to the Notes and Tables page accordingly.

Interpolation Option T-2

Available in all models except HS25. return to Top

Electrical Specifications
Multiplication Factor:   X 2 (T2)
Cycles per Turn (all Models, except H20, HS35 and HS25):   Up to 7200 (3600 X 2)
Cycles per Turn (H20 Model Only):   Up to 2048 (1024 X 2)
Cycles per Turn (HS35 Model Only):   Up to 10,000 (5000 X 2)
Supply Voltages Available:   5-24 VDC ± 5%; (see Note 5)
Output Options  (see Note 5 for details):    
Model H20, Line Driver:   7272, 7272 regulated
Model HS35, Line Drivers:   4469, 7272, 7272
Regulated Model H25, Open Collector:   7406(R), 7406(R) regulated, 7273
Line driver:   8830, 4469 or 7272, regulated or unregulated
Current Requirements:  

TTL: 250 mA maximum, see Note 5

Quadrature Accuracy:   ± 27°, measured at 1/5 maximum frequency response.
Frequency Response:   250 kHz, minimum count width = 1/10 base count.
Output Termination:   see Table 1

Mechanical Specifications
See standard specifications for the encoder model of interest. Overall length may increase up to 1.20” depending on options. Consult factory.

 

Waveform Pattern Encoder Interpolation T-2 waveform

Interpolation Option T-4

Available in all models except H20, HS35, HS25. return to Top

Electrical Specifications
Multiplication Factor:   X 4 (T4)
Cycles per Turn:   Up to 14,400 (3600 X 4)
Supply Voltages Available:   5-24 VDC ± 5%; (see Note 5)
Output Options  (see Note 5 for details):    
Open Collector:   7406 (R), 7406 (R) Regulated, 7273
Line Drivers:   8830, 4469 or 7272, regulated or unregulated
Current Requirements:  

TTL: 250 mA maximum

Transition Accuracy:   ± 1, measured at 1/5 maximum frequency response.
Frequency Response:   400 kHz, minimum count width = 1/10 base count
Output Termination:   see Table 1
     

Mechanical Specifications
See standard specifications for the encoder model of interest. Overall length may increase up to 1.20” depending on options. Consult factory.

 

Waveform Pattern Encoder Interpolation T-2 waveform

Interpolation Option T-5

Available in all models except H20, HS35, HS25. return to Top

Electrical Specifications
Multiplication Factor:   X 5 (T5)
Cycles per Turn:   Up to 18,000 (3600 X 5)
Supply Voltages Available:   5-24 VDC ± 5%; (see Note 5)
Output Options  (see Note 5 for details):    
Open Collector:   7406 (R), 7406 (R) Regulated, 7273
Line Drivers:   8830, 4469 or 7272, regulated or unregulated
Current Requirements:  

TTL: 250 mA maximum

Transition Accuracy:   ± 1 count, measured at 1/5 maximum frequency response.
Frequency Response:   500 kHz, minimum count width = 1/10 base count
Output Termination:   see Table 1

Mechanical Specifications
See standard specifications for the encoder model of interest. Overall length may increase up to 1.20” depending on options. Consult factory.

 

Waveform Pattern Encoder Interpolation T-2 waveform

Interpolation Option T-10

Consult factory for model availability. return to Top

Electrical Specifications
Multiplication Factor:   X 10 (T10)
Cycles per Turn:   Up to 36,000 (3600 X 10)
Supply Voltages Available:   5-24 VDC ± 5%; (see Note 5)
Output Options  (see Note 5 for details):    
Open Collector:   7406 (R), 7406 (R) Regulated, 7273
Line Drivers:   8830 or 4469, regulated or unregulated
Current Requirements:  

TTL: 250 mA maximum

Transition Accuracy:   ± 2 counts
Frequency Response:   1 MHz, min. count width = 1/10 base count
Output Termination:   see Table 1

Mechanical Specifications
See standard specifications for the encoder model of interest. Overall length may increase up to 1.20” depending on options. Consult factory.
Waveform Pattern Encoder Interpolation T-2 waveform

Interpolation Option T-20

Consult factory for model availability. return to Top
Electrical Specifications
Multiplication Factor:   X 20 (T20)
Cycles per Turn:   Up to 72,000 (3600 X 20)
Supply Voltages Available:   5-24 VDC ± 5%; (see Note 5)
Output Options  (see Note 5 for details):    
Line Drivers:   4469, unregulated to 15V only, 8830 or 4469 regulated
Current Requirements:  

TTL: 250 mA maximum

Transition Accuracy:   ± 4 counts
Frequency Response:   1 MHz, consult factory for higher response requirements, minimum count width = 1/10 base count.
Output Termination:   see Table 1
Mechanical Specifications
See standard specifications for the encoder model of interest. Overall length may increase up to 1.67” depending on options. Consult factory.

Waveform Pattern
Encoder Interpolation T-2 waveform


Electroincally Multiplied Squarewave Output   Interpolaton Option T-5

Ordering Interpolation Options

  Interpolaton Option T-10
Interpolaton Option T-2   Interpolaton Option T-20
Interpolaton Option T-4   Notes and Tables

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