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HEIDENHAIN updates ATS Encoder Testing Software

By: Heidenhain Corp.
14 May, 2013
1 min read
Version 2.8 of ATS software diagnoses encoder faults and evaluates the output signals of HEIDENHAIN, EnDat, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens Drive CLIQ, Yaskawa, SSI, 1Vpp, TTL, and 11uApp encoders.

May 14, 2013 - Used in conjunction with HEIDENHAIN’s PWM 20 diagnostic tool, version 2.8 of ATS (Adjustment and Testing Software) diagnoses encoder faults and evaluates the output signals of HEIDENHAIN encoders. These signals can be evaluated on a bench workstation or while the encoder is still connected to the control of a machine without the need of an oscilloscope. The evaluation of encoder output signals are also needed when mounting a HEIDENHAIN encoder.

Sine commutation of servo motor encoders is now possible by using the new ATS software version 2.8. To ensure quick and efficient mounting of an incremental encoder, HEIDENHAIN provides a PWT mode which allows the user to evaluate the signal amplitude and the reference mark signal. While mounting the LIP 200 and LIC 4000, the output signals can be electronically compensated to ensure the highest quality signal for subsequent electronics.

ATS version 2.8 supports these encoder interfaces: EnDat, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens Drive CLIQ, Yaskawa, SSI, 1Vpp, TTL, and 11uApp. HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our product line includes linear scales, rotary and angular encoders, digital readouts, digital length gages, CNC controls, and machine inspection equipment.

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