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PC3
Encoder Open Collector Cable Driver
US
Digital
C o r p o r a t i o n
TM
Technical Data, Rev. 05.01.02, May 2002
All Information subject to change without notice.
W5 = Five 12" discrete wires without connector at input, 5-pin male output.
No Cost
C5 = Five 6" discrete wires with standard mating connector at input, 5-pin male output.
$2.50
LC5 = Five 6" discrete wires with locking mating connector at input, 5-pin male output.
$4.50
FC5 = Five 6" discrete wires with finger-latching mating connector at input, 5-pin finger-latching header at output.
$4.50
Connector Options:
(for 2-option only)
Description:
The PC3 provides single-ended, open collector outputs and includes a miniature
switching power regulator that accepts a power supply from 9.5 to 32 volts. The
PC3 is intended for applications where 5VDC is not available to power the encoder,
or a higher voltage output from the encoder channel is needed. To achieve the
desired output voltage range, add external pull-up resistors to the PC3 open
collector outputs. The PC3 provides the added benefit of being a single-ended cable
driver for cables up to 500 feet in length.
The PC3-2 is the inline version of our PC3 and is designed for applications where
space is limited.
Compatibity for US Digital products:
PC3 is used with the E2 and H1.
PC3-2-C5 is used with the E2, E3, H1, H3, S1, S2 and T2.
PC3-2-LC5 is used with the E2, E3, H1, H3, S1, S2 and T2.
PC3-2-FC5 is used with the E5M, E5S, E6S, E6M, H5S, H6S, S5S and S6S.
PC3-2-W5 is used only when customers do not want a connector attached.
US Digital warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship
for two years. See complete for details.
Parameter
Min.
Max.
Units
Storage Temperature
-40
100
C
Operating Temperature
-40
8 5
C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
PC3 shown mounted on an E2 encoder
Mechanical Specifications:
Parameter
MinTyp.
Max.
Un
its
Notes
Supply Voltage (PWR)
9.5
-
32
Volts
Supply Current
-
-
75
mA
Conversion Efficiency
80%
85%
-
-
12V input
Output Voltage Low
-
-
.4
Volts
100 mA
Electrical Characteristics:
PinName
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
I
Index
3
A
A Channel
4
PWR
+5VDC Power
5
B
B channel
Pin-out:
Ordering Information:
Price:
$19 / 1
$18 / 100
$17 / 500
$16 / 1K
PC3 -
Options:
1 = No connector.
2 = Inline with cable.
PC3-2-FC5 shown mounted on an E5M encoder
See above for Connector
Options (for 2-option only).
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