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Chapter 2
Power and I/O
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2-7
Connecting to a Quadrature Encoder
This section applies only to the following NI Smart Cameras:
Connect RS-422 compatible differential quadrature encoders to the 
NI 17xx Smart Camera to provide positional information. A quadrature 
encoder uses two output channels, Phase A and Phase B, to track the 
position of a rotary shaft. Generally, the shaft is coupled to a motor drive 
that controls the movement of an object. By providing Phase A and Phase B 
signals to the smart camera, you can obtain a precise measurement of the 
object position. Using a quadrature encoder gives you the ability to specify 
your trigger delay in terms of positional units—such as inches or 
centimeters, after applying the resolution information of your 
encoder—rather than time.
National Instruments does not recommend the use of single-ended 
encoders with the smart camera. This configuration would require the 
ground for a single-ended encoder to be connected to the COM pin of the 
smart camera, and the PhaseA– and PhaseB– signals would be left 
unconnected. In this configuration, the system is susceptible to significant 
noise that would be eliminated by using a differential encoder.
Shielded encoder cables are recommended for all applications. Unshielded 
cables are more susceptible to noise and can corrupt the encoder signals.
Refer to the 
 section of Chapter 5, 
for information about using a quadrature encoder to delay a trigger.
NI 1742
NI 1762
NI 1744
NI 1764