Rockwell Automation 4100-EF04_EF08 4 or 8 Way Encoder Buffer Unit Installation and Setup Manual - Manual (Page 24)

Publication 4100-IN054B-EN-P - January 2001
3-2 Operation
Follower-1 Output
The Follower-1 Output (P3) allows the user to connect a follower
drive or other peripheral equipment to the Encoder buffer Unit. The
connector is a 15 way male high density D plug.
Note: The Motor Thermal and analog position reference are brought
out through this follower connector.
Follower-2 to 4 or 8 Outputs
The Follower-2 through Follower-4 (4 Way unit) or Follower-2
through Follower-8 (8 Way unit) outputs let you connect to follower
drives or other devices. The connector is a 15 way male high density
D plug.
12* Motor Thermal
13* Absolute Position
14 No Connection
15 Shield
* This pin configuration is for IQ and Ultra Plus drives only.
Table 3.B Follower-1 Output Connector Pin Layout
Pin Number Signal Name
1 A+
2 A-
3 B+
4 B-
5 I+ (Z+)
6 Encoder Return
7 Encoder Return
8 No Connection
9 5V DC (optional)
10 I- (Z-)
11* Motor Thermal
12* Motor Thermal
13* Absolute Position
14 No Connection
15 Shield
* This pin configuration is for IQ and Ultra Plus drives only.
Table 3.A Master Connector Pin Layout