The terminal is designed for use within an Inline station. The terminal is used for detecting positions, lengths, or angular positions with incremental encoders. Both symmetrical (RS-422) and asymmetrical (5 V DC to 24 V DC) encoders with rectangular signals can be connected to the terminal block. Rotary transducers or length measurement systems can be read in with or without a Z pulse. To increase operational safety, all encoder inputs are monitored for broken cables. Using a special operating mode, the terminal supports distance-coded incremental encoders, with which the reference run can be reduced to very short distances. In addition to the input for the encoder signals, the terminal also has three digital 24 V DC inputs, one input for the home position switch, and two inputs for limit position switches. Thus 2 or 3-conductor sensors can be connected. Input E3 can also be used as an "open collector" output.
