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Encoder data
5.
5.1 PDO (Process Data Object)
Depending on the configuration, the encoder will provide the following process data (input data):
XML file
PDO Mapping
Product code
Applied in version
BAUMER Group absolute
EtherCAT encoders.xml
10Byte PDO: (default)
4 Byte Position value
2 Byte Warnings
4 Byte System Time/Speed value
or
4Byte PDO: (configurable)
4 Byte Position value
2Byte PDO: (configurable)
2 Byte Position value
20
25
30
V5.00 and up
10Byte PDO (Default)
Value
Data type
Explanation
Position value
UDINT
Current absolute encoder position value. For range-related information
refer to „Encoder operating parameters“
Warnings
UINT
Warnings
Bit 2: 1 Lithium battery power low
Bit 4: 1 Excess shaft turns during power-off
Bit 5: 1 Incorrect encoder configuration
System Time
UDINT
Present system time, resolution in ns, alternative Speed Value DINT
4Byte PDO
Value
Data type
Explanation
Position value
UDINT
Current absolute encoder position value. For range-related information
refer to „Encoder operating parameters“
2Byte PDO
Value
Data type
Explanation
Position value
UINT
Current absolute encoder position value. For range-related information
refer to „Encoder operating parameters“
The configuration 4Byte PDO / 2Byte PDO allows for shorter cycle times.
Cycle times are configuration-related, see chapter cycle times