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Analog reference is one of [[Reference signal|reference signal]] types used in motion control.
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[[File:Noise1.gif|thumb|Analog reference signal is ideally clean and precise (blue). However, in problematic cases [[Electromagnetic interference|electromagnetic interference]] is coupled to the signal (red) causing inaccuracies like noise and offset error/drifting.]]
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Analog setpoint is one of [[setpoint signal]] types used in motion control.
  
The most typical reference voltage range is +/-10V where  
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The most typical setpoint voltage range is +/-10V where  
* -10V equals the most negative reference (-100%)
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* -10V equals the most negative setpoint (-100%)
* 0V equals zero reference
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* 0V equals zero setpoint
* 10V equals most positive reference (+100%)
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* 10V equals most positive setpoint (+100%)
 
* Any value between is interpolated linearly
 
* Any value between is interpolated linearly
Another common voltage range is 0..5V where zero reference may be at 2.5 VDC (bias voltage).
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Another common voltage range is 0..5V where zero setpoint may be at 2.5 VDC (bias voltage).
  
 
==Differential signaling==
 
==Differential signaling==
Analog reference input in target device is typically differential. Differential input requires 3 wires from source device:
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Analog setpoint input in target device is typically differential. Differential input requires 3 wires from source device:
 
* Positive input
 
* Positive input
 
* Negative input
 
* Negative input
 
* Ground
 
* Ground
The actual reference value will be calculated from the differential of positive and negative inputs. This eliminates error from ground currents and also reduces sensitivity to EMI noise.
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The actual setpoint value will be calculated from the differential of positive and negative inputs. This eliminates error from ground currents and also reduces sensitivity to EMI noise.  
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{{tip|In typical servo drive, there are ANAIN+ and ANAIN- pins. Setpoint voltage is measured from the difference of voltage potentials between ANAIN+ and ANAIN-. Both ANAIN inputs must always lie within +/-12V from GND (meaning that [[controller]]'s zero voltage reference, i.e. GND must be connected to the GND if drive to prevent voltage potentials from floating.}}
  
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_signaling Differential signaling on wikipedia]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_signaling Differential signaling on wikipedia]
  
 
==Example==
 
==Example==
Lets assume +/-10V is used as torque reference in VSD drive. In this case 0V equals no torque, and 10V equals 100% of peak torque configured in the drive, 5V equals 50% torque etc.
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Lets assume +/-10V is used as torque setpoint in VSD drive. In this case 0V equals no torque, and 10V equals 100% of peak torque configured in the drive, 5V equals 50% torque etc.
  
Peak torque can be configured to drive with [[GDtool]] as peak current limit. Torque and current are directly proportional, so torque reference is also a current reference.
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Peak torque can be configured to drive with [[GDtool]] as peak current limit. Torque and current are directly proportional, so torque setpoint is also a current setpoint.
 
[[Category:Signals]]
 
[[Category:Signals]]
 
[[Category:Glossary]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:23, 15 May 2015

Analog reference signal is ideally clean and precise (blue). However, in problematic cases electromagnetic interference is coupled to the signal (red) causing inaccuracies like noise and offset error/drifting.

Analog setpoint is one of setpoint signal types used in motion control.

The most typical setpoint voltage range is +/-10V where

  • -10V equals the most negative setpoint (-100%)
  • 0V equals zero setpoint
  • 10V equals most positive setpoint (+100%)
  • Any value between is interpolated linearly

Another common voltage range is 0..5V where zero setpoint may be at 2.5 VDC (bias voltage).

Differential signaling[edit | edit source]

Analog setpoint input in target device is typically differential. Differential input requires 3 wires from source device:

  • Positive input
  • Negative input
  • Ground

The actual setpoint value will be calculated from the differential of positive and negative inputs. This eliminates error from ground currents and also reduces sensitivity to EMI noise.

Differential signaling on wikipedia

Example[edit | edit source]

Lets assume +/-10V is used as torque setpoint in VSD drive. In this case 0V equals no torque, and 10V equals 100% of peak torque configured in the drive, 5V equals 50% torque etc.

Peak torque can be configured to drive with GDtool as peak current limit. Torque and current are directly proportional, so torque setpoint is also a current setpoint.