Allen-Bradley ALEC AxisLink Encoder Converter Installation and Setup Manual

Below you will find brief information for AxisLink Encoder Converter ALEC. This single-axis AxisLink Encoder Converter interfaces an encoder to Allen-Bradley IMC S Class motion controllers via AxisLink. The ALEC provides a master encoder input for IMC S Class motion controllers or 1394 GMC systems without requiring a full servo axis. This allows for easy remote location of the master encoder for connection to an existing machine.

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Key features

  • Plug and Play
  • Single 18-36V DC power input
  • Isolation of all external connections
  • 4MHz maximum feedback count rate
  • Optically isolated high-speed position registration input
  • Interfaces directly to Allen-Bradley 1394 GMC System and S Class Compact motion controllers
  • Normally Open status output
  • Bicolor LED status indication
  • Pre-engineered encoder cable assemblies available
  • Rugged steel case

Frequently asked questions

The ALEC is a single-axis AxisLink Encoder Converter which interfaces a single incremental encoder to Allen-Bradley IMC S Class motion controllers via AxisLink.

The ALEC features include plug and play operation, a single 18-36V DC power input, isolation of external connections, a 4MHz maximum feedback count rate, an optically isolated high-speed position registration input, direct interface to Allen-Bradley 1394 GMC System and S Class Compact motion controllers, a normally open status output, bicolor LED status indication, pre-engineered encoder cable assemblies, and a rugged steel case.

The Mode selector switch on the front panel of the ALEC selects the axis position update rate. Select an axis position update rate that is the same as the motion controller’s servo rate.

The AxisLink Address rotary switch on the front panel of the ALEC selects the node on the AxisLink communication network. Choose an address that is not used by other modules on the network.

The ALEC is compatible with Allen-Bradley 845F, 845H, 845T, 845K, and 845P incremental encoders. Refer to the ALEC manual for specific connection instructions for each encoder type.
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