1240i, Si-1 indexer – Applied Motion 1240i User Manual
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Wiring Outputs
Before we discuss the output conditions, we need to talk about the circuitry. All three
1240i outputs are optically isolated. That means that there is no electrical connec-
tion between the indexer-drive and the output terminals. The signal is transmitted
to the output as light. What you “see” is a transistor (NPN type) that closes, or
conducts current, when the output is “low”. When the output is high, the transistor
is open.
Note: At power-up, the 1240i sets all three programmable outputs high (open cir-
cuit).
Since there is no electrical connection to the 1240i, you must provide the source of
current and voltage, typically from a power supply. You must also limit the current to
less than 100 mA so that the output transistor is not damaged. You would normally
use a resistor for this, but some loads (such as PLC inputs) limit the current auto-
matically.
The diagram below shows how to connect an 1240i output to an optically isolated
PLC input.
Schematic Diagram of 1240i Output Circuit
The maximum voltage between any pair of + and - output ter-
minals is 24 volts DC. Never connect AC voltages to the 1240i
output terminals. Maximum current is 100 mA per output.
330
+5V
OUT1–
OUT1+
1240i
Controller Chip
inside 1240i
PLC
COMMON
INPUT
1240i
OUTPUT-
OUTPUT+
5-24 VDC
Power Supply
+
–
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Connecting an Input to the Si-1 Motion Output
(Set Si-1 motion signal to “in position”. Si-1 will trigger 1240i at end of each move).
Connecting a 3540i, Si3540, Si5580, 7080i or Si4500
(When output closes, 1240i input goes low).
Connecting an NPN Type Proximity Sensor to a 1240i input
(When prox sensor activates, 1240i input goes low).
Connecting a PNP Type Proximity Sensor to a 1240i input
(When prox sensor activates, 1240i input goes low).
1240i
IN
IN/JOG COM
SI-1 indexer
MOTION+
MOTION–
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
+
1240i
IN
COM
3540i, Si3540, 7080i,
Si5580, Si4500
or Si-100
OUT+
OUT–
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
+
1240i
NPN
Proximity
Sensor
IN
COM
output
+
–
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
+
NPN
Proximity
Sensor
IN
COM
output
+
–
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
+
1240i
PNP
Proximity
Sensor
IN
output
+
–
COM
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
PNP
Proximity
Sensor
IN
output
+
–
COM
5-24
VDC
Power
Supply
-
+