Simulink Encoder Block outputting pulses only?
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The Simulink "Encoder Input" block (Real-Time Windows Target toolbox) seems to output pulses only when the encoder is turned. It should be keeping track of full position and outputting accumulated ticks. How can the block be configured to output accumulated quadrature ticks?
I'm using an NI PXI-6221 DAQ card, with the appropriate wiring. I'm using counter0, which is encoder input 1.
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Jan Houska
on 20 Aug 2014
Your expectations about the output signal of the Encoder Input block are correct. It is indeed supposed to output accumulated quadrature ticks. There is no configuration necessary, this is the only mode the block works in.
If you experience a different behavior, I would recommend to double-check the wiring. Namely, please make sure that the reset (index) pin of the data acquisition board is either properly connected to the encoder, or to a fixed logical signal that will disable its functionality (high or low). If this pin is left unconnected, it may be sensitive to crosstalk or noise and may reset the encoder at random times.
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John
on 20 Aug 2014
Edited: John
on 20 Aug 2014
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Jan Houska
on 22 Aug 2014
Input channels (and vector elements) in Simulink are always numbered starting from one. On the other hand, vendors often number the hardware channels starting from zero. Channel 1 is the first one, even if named Counter 0 by the manuacturer.
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