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RF25x Series Manual
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RF25x Series Manual

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Safety Precautions: Ensure the use of specified supply voltage and interfaces. Power off the sensor during cable connection/disconnection. Allow a 20-minute warm-up for stable results.
Electromagnetic Compatibility: The sensors comply with EN 55022:2006, EN 61000-6-2:2005, and EN 61326-1:2006 standards, suitable for industrial environments.
General Information: RF25X series sensors are designed for precise measurement tasks such as position, displacement, and deformation. They offer a measurement range of 3 to 55 mm with resolutions up to 0.1 um.
Basic Technical Data: The sensors feature digital interfaces (RS422, RS485, SSI, RS232) and optional analog outputs. They operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +50°C and have an IP57 or IP50 enclosure rating.
Ordering Information: The model designation includes parameters like measurement range, resolution, interface type, and cable length.
Structure and Operating Principle: The sensors use photoelectric scanning of a scale linked to a measurement tip, providing immediate absolute position data without the need for reference mark searches.
Dimensions and Mounting: The sensors are housed in anodized aluminum, with detailed mounting dimensions provided in figures.
Connection: Detailed wiring instructions are provided for various models, with a note that the manufacturer may change wire color codes.
Operation Modes and Configuration: Sensors can operate in single request or automatic data streaming modes. Configuration parameters include sampling mode, period, and output scaling.
Serial Interfaces: The manual describes RS232 and RS485 ports, including data transfer rates and interfacing protocols.
Setup Program: Instructions for connecting the sensor to a PC, checking performance, and setting/storing parameters are provided.
RF25X-SDK Library: Functions for connecting to COM ports, reading/saving parameters, and managing measurement streams are detailed.
Extras and Warranty: The manual includes information on additional accessories and the warranty policy.
Configuration Parameters: Options include sampling mode, sampling period, line correction, zero position, range of analog output, analog output scaling, logical outputs thresholds, and polarity of logical outputs.
Indication Modes: The RF256 sensors feature a LED display with two modes: Green for results within set limits and Red for results outside these limits.
Serial Interfaces: RS232 and RS485 ports are described, including configuration parameters and interfacing protocols.
SSI Interface: Details on connection, mode enabling, and data format are provided.
EncD Interface: Emulates output quadrature signals of incremental encoders.
Inquiry Codes and Parameters: Includes a table of inquiry codes for device identification, parameter reading/writing, and other functions.
Specifications: Outlines specifications for the RF25X absolute linear encoders, including analog output range and scaling parameters.
Procedures: Describes the setup and operation of the RF25X-SP software package for testing and setting sensor parameters.
Standards and Recommendations: Emphasizes saving parameters starting from the high-order byte.
Software Development Kit (SDK): Provides functions for developing custom software, including opening/closing COM ports and managing measurement streams.
Key Functions: Includes functions like RF25x_OpenPort, RF25x_ClosePort, RF25x_HelloCmd, RF25x_ReadParameter, RF25x_WriteParameter, RF25x_FlushToFlash, RF25x_RestoreFromFlash, RF25x_Measure, and RF25x_StartStream.
Stopping Measurement Stream (RF25x_StopStream): Transitions the sensor from continuous measurement mode to request-response mode.
Getting Measurement Result from the Stream (RF25x_GetStreamMeasure): Reads data from the COM-port buffer after RF25X_StartStream execution.
Setting Coordinate System Zero (RF25x_SetDatumPoint): Sets the sensor's coordinate system start point.
Transmission of User Data (RF25x_CustomCmd): Handles data transmission/reception with the sensor.
Functions for FTDI-based USB Devices: Operate similarly to serial port functions but use the D2XX library.
Example and Extras: Demonstrates opening a COM port, interrogating a device, reading parameters, and closing the port.
Complete Delivery Package: Includes an RF25X Series sensor and a CD with software.
Warranty Policy: The RF603 sensor has an 18-month warranty from operation start and a 12-month shelf-life warranty.
Distributors: Contact information for distributors in various countries is provided.
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ABSOLUTE LINEAR ENCODERS RF25x Series User's manual

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X 1. Safety precautions  Use supply voltage and interfaces indicated in the sensor specifications.  In connection/disconnection of cables, the sensor power must be switched off.  To obtain stable results, wait about 20 minutes after sensor activation to achieve uniform sensor warm-up. Electromagnetic compatibility The sensors have been developed for use in industry and meet the requirements of the following standards:  EN 55022:2006 Information Technology Equipment. Radio disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement.  EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X 5. Example of item designation when ordering RF25Х-L-D-UART-EncDxAN-IN-LOUT-М Symbol Х L D UART EncDx AN IN LOUT М Model (1 or 6) Measurement range, mm Resolution, um Type of the serial interface (RS232, 232 or RS485 and SSI, 485) Period of quadrature signal, EncD5 – 5 um, EncD10 – 10 um Attribute showing the presence of Current Loop (I) or Voltage (U) output Trigger input (input of synchronization) (for RF256 sensors only) Attribute showing the presence of 2 logical outputs Cable length, m Note: when working in the EncD mode using the SSI, as well as analog outputs...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X Overall and mounting dimensions of the sensors are shown in Figures 2…5. Sensor package is made of anodized aluminum.

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X Connection Symbols Power U+ Power UTXD RXD IN Gnd (Common for the sygnals) U/I (UpLimitOC) AGND (LowLimitOC) Power U+ Power UDATA+ DATAIN (Clock+) Gnd (Common for the sygnals) (Clock-) U/I (UpLimitOC) AGND (LowLimitOC) Power U+ Power UEncB EncA Gnd Power U+ Power UTXD RXD IN Gnd (Common for the sygnals) EncB EncA Power U+ Power UDATA+ DATAIN Gnd (Common for the sygnals) EncB EncA Wire color Red Brown Green Yellow White Grey Blue Pink Red Brown Green Yellow White Grey Blue Pink Red Brown Blue Pink Grey Red Brown Green Yellow White Grey Blue Pink Red Brown Green...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X Input-output schematic Synchronization input Logical outputs

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X 10. Operation modes and configuration parameters 10.1. Operation modes. Measurement data from sensors can be obtained through serial interface and/or on the analog output. Through the serial interface measurement data can be obtained by two methods:  by single requests (inquiries);  by automatic data streaming. Changing of the signal at analog output occurs in synchronism with the changing of the result transferred through the bit-serial interface. When RS485 or CAN or Ethernet interfaces are used, several sensors can be connected to the data collection device...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X Data stream transfer with time synchronization Data stream transfer with external synchronization 10.2.3. Line correction parameter is intended for correction of encoder linearity (parameter changing can decrease encoder accuracy). 10.2.4. Zero position parameter is intended for assign of sensor's Zero Point 10.2.5. Range of analog output While working with the analog output, resolution can be increased by using the ‘Window in the operating range’ function which makes it possible to select a window of required size and position in the operating range of the sensor...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X value is higher than UpLimit, the UpLimitOC output is set to active logical level, otherwise LowLimitOC is set to inactive logical level (polarity of the active and inactive logical levels is specified by the Out Logic Polarity parameter). 10.2.8. Polarity og logical outputs This sets polarity of the active and inactive states of the logical level outputs LowLimitOC and UpLimitOC. The Figure shows logical outputs switching diagrams depending on the state of polarity bits: HP – output polarity bit UpLimitOC and LP – output polarity bit LowLimitOC. The ON state –...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X 12. Description of Serial interfaces 12.1. RS232 port. The RS232 port ensures a “point-to-point” connection and allows the sensor to be connected directly to RS232 port of a computer or controller. In accordance with the protocol accepted and hardware capability, the RS485 port makes it possible to connect up to 127 sensors to one data collection unit by a common bus circuit. 12.3. Configuration parameters 12.3.1. Rate of data transfer through serial port. This parameter defines the rate of data transmission via the bit-serial interface in increments of 2400 bit/s....

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X Inquiry” (INC) — is a two-byte message, which fully controls communication session. The ‘inquiry’ message is the only one of all messages in a session where most significant bit is set at 0, therefore, it serves to synchronize the beginning of the session. In addition, it contains the device address (ADR), code of inquiry (COD) and, optional, the message [MSG]. "Inquiry" format: "Message’’ is data burst that can be transmitted by ‘master’ in the course of the session. All messages with a "message" burst contain 1 in the most significant digit. Data in a message...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X In this mode, the sensor synchronization input is used as Clock signal input, and the RS485 interface lines are used for transmission of Data signal. The level of Clock and Data signals is 5V. Enabling of the SSI mode is effected by setting SSI bit in the parameter "Check byte of sampling mode" (See Table 13.2). When the SSI mode is enabled:  if no clock pulses are present at the synchronization input, the sensor operates in the RS485 mode;  if a clock signal is present, the sensor switches to the SSI mode. In this case, the sensor does not respond to requests...

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Absolute linear encoders, RF25X 15 The total number of data bits -32 The number of data bits -24 The number of security bit - 8 ( 8 most significant bits 0xAC) Clock pulse frequency - up to 500kHz Delay interval after sending of the package - 25 ms NOTE: The data (measurement result) are transmitted in tenths of a micron 12.6.4. Indicating lights in the SSI mode When a clock signal is present in the Clock line, a green LED is lit to indicate that the sensor is in the SSI mode. If the clock signal is absent for more than 8 ms, the LED turns off and the sensor switches to the RS485 mode. NOTE:...

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