Altera Multiaxis Motor Control Board - Manual (Page 3)

Setting Up the Multiaxis Motor Control Board Page 3
Multiaxis Motor Control Board February 2014 Altera Corporation
4. Connect the encoder cable to the screw terminal on the relevant terminal block for
channel you intend to use ( Table 2 ).
Connecting the Motors
To prevent electrical shocks before connecting or disconnecting the motor:
1. Always shut down the motor control application on the host board.
2. Disconnect the Multiaxis Motor Control Board from the mains supply.
3. Ensure the DC link capacitors are discharged.
4. Use the four-way screw terminal block to connect each motor. Table 3 lists motor
connectors.
5. Connect the motor to the screw terminal connector for the channel you intend to
use ( Table 6 ).
Table 2. Screw Terminal Connections for BiSS and EnDat Encoders
Signal Name
Cable Color
Screw Terminal
(J9, J23, J37, J51)
BiSS EnDat
Data+ PInk Grey 18
Data- Grey Pink 19
Clock+ Yellow Violet 14
Clock- Green Yellow 15
Power White Blue and brown/green 1
Ground Brown White and white/green 20
Table 3. Motor Connectors
Channel Motor Connector
0 J2
1 J16
2 J30
3 J44