Man Em58 Pa e

Smart encoders & actuators User's guide
EM58 PA
Programmable encoder
• Programmable analogue encoder

• Current and voltage programmable outputs
• 24 bit resolution (4,096 cpr x 16,384 rev.)
• Programmable scaling and TEACH-IN function
• Programmable overrun mode
• Solid and hollow shaft versions
• Free-of-charge programming software
Suitable for the following models: Table of Contents

• EM5812/16384PA... Preliminary information 8
• EM58S12/16384PA... Safety summary 9
• EMC5812/16384PA... Identification 11
• EMC5912/16384PA... Mechanical installation 12
• EMC6012/16384PA... Electrical connection 17
Software and configuration parameters 27
Default parameters list 58
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General contents
User's guide............................................................................................................................................................................................1
General contents.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Subject index.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Typographic and iconographic conventions...................................................................................................................7
Preliminary information..............................................................................................................................................................8
1 Safety summary..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety.............................................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Electrical safety.........................................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Mechanical safety..................................................................................................................................................10
2 Identification....................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Mechanical installation..................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Encoder with solid shaft EM58, EM58S.......................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Customary installation................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Installation using fixing clamps (optional kit code LKM-386)...................................................13
3.1.3 Installation using a mounting bell (optional kit code PF4256).................................................13
3.2 Encoder with hollow shaft................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 EMC58 PA installation using the antirotation pin..........................................................................14
3.2.2 EMC59 PA installation using the fixing plate...................................................................................15
3.2.3 EMC60 PA installation using the antirotation pin and the fixing plate................................16
4 Electrical connection.......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Cable and connectors connections................................................................................................................17
4.2 T12 cable specifications......................................................................................................................................17
4.3 M23H 12-pin (counter-clockwise) connector specifications.............................................................18
4.4 M12 12-pin connector specifications...........................................................................................................18
4.5 Connection of the shield....................................................................................................................................18
4.6 Ground connection...............................................................................................................................................19
4.7 RS-232 serial connection...................................................................................................................................19
4.8 0Vdc.............................................................................................................................................................................20
4.9 Fault output.............................................................................................................................................................20
4.9.1 Fault output connected to a PLC input................................................................................................21
4.9.2 Fault output connected to a relay.........................................................................................................22
4.10 Current analogue output.................................................................................................................................22
4.11 Voltage analogue output.................................................................................................................................23
4.12 Counting direction.............................................................................................................................................24
4.13 Preset........................................................................................................................................................................25
4.14 Recommended current analogue output circuit...................................................................................25
4.15 Recommended voltage analogue output circuit...................................................................................26
5 Software and configuration parameters.......................................................................................27
5.1 Configuring the device using the Lika Electronic software tool.......................................................27
5.1.1 Available pages and commands..............................................................................................................28
5.2 IDENTIFICATION page...........................................................................................................................................28
5.2.1 COM PORT box................................................................................................................................................31
Device search..........................................................................................................................................................31
Port...............................................................................................................................................................................31
5.2.2 ENCODER box..................................................................................................................................................32
Device type..............................................................................................................................................................32
Serial number.........................................................................................................................................................32
Output type.............................................................................................................................................................32
Version........................................................................................................................................................................32
Read parameters..................................................................................................................................................32
Load default parameters.................................................................................................................................32
5.3 CONFIGURATION page.........................................................................................................................................33
5.3.1 POSITION box...................................................................................................................................................33
Position......................................................................................................................................................................34
Turns............................................................................................................................................................................34
Counts/rev................................................................................................................................................................34
5.3.2 PRESET box.......................................................................................................................................................34
Preset..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Activate preset......................................................................................................................................................36
5.3.3 DIAGNOSTICS box..........................................................................................................................................36
Encoder travel not valid: counts to be displayed greater than physical resolution
between start and stop...............................................................................................................................36
Encoder travel not valid: unable to reach the minimum stroke.............................................36
No error.....................................................................................................................................................................37
5.3.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION box..............................................................................................................37
Enable analog output........................................................................................................................................37
Enable preset..........................................................................................................................................................37
Positive counting direction............................................................................................................................37
Output type.............................................................................................................................................................38
Output range..........................................................................................................................................................38
5.3.5 RESOLUTION SETTING box.........................................................................................................................39
Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp)................................................................................41
1 – Start teaching...............................................................................................................................................43
2 - Stop teaching.................................................................................................................................................43
Programming mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp).................................................................................44
1 – Start teaching...............................................................................................................................................46
2 - Stop teaching.................................................................................................................................................46
Programming mode: Prog (single ramp)................................................................................................47
Encoder HW counts............................................................................................................................................48
Programming mode: Prog (cyclic ramp).................................................................................................50
Encoder HW counts............................................................................................................................................51
5.3.6 ENCODER SPECIFICATIONS box...............................................................................................................52
Counts per revolution.......................................................................................................................................52
Max number of revolutions...........................................................................................................................52
Max total counts..................................................................................................................................................52
5.4 LOAD / SAVE CONFIGURATION page.............................................................................................................54
5.4.1 Saving the encoder configuration to a file........................................................................................54
5.4.2 Loading the encoder configuration from a file................................................................................55
5.5 Error messages........................................................................................................................................................56
Carattere non valido.................................................................................................................................................56
Disconnected cable...................................................................................................................................................56
Encoder HW counts to be converted into the selected output range must be lower than the
maximum total counts........................................................................................................................................56
Error creating the file...............................................................................................................................................56
Error reading the file................................................................................................................................................56
Value not valid: preset greater than the maximum position..................................................................56
6 Default parameters list...................................................................................................................... 58
Subject index
1 M
1 – Start teaching....................................................43, 46 Max number of revolutions.........................................52
Max total counts..............................................................52
2
2 - Stop teaching.....................................................43, 46 N
No error................................................................................37
A
Activate preset..................................................................36 O
Output range......................................................................38
C Output type.................................................................32, 38
Carattere non valido.......................................................56
Counts per revolution....................................................52 P
Counts/rev...........................................................................34 Port.........................................................................................31
Position.................................................................................34
D Positive counting direction..........................................37
Device search.....................................................................31 Preset.....................................................................................34
Device type.........................................................................32 Programming mode: Prog (cyclic ramp)................50
Disconnected cable.........................................................56 Programming mode: Prog (single ramp)................47
E Programming mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp)..44
Enable analog output.....................................................37 Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp)..41
Enable preset......................................................................37 R
Encoder HW counts.................................................48, 51 Read parameters...............................................................32
Encoder HW counts to be converted.......................56
Encoder travel not valid: counts to be displayed S
greater than physical resolution between start Serial number....................................................................32
and stop...........................................................................36
Encoder travel not valid: unable to reach the T
minimum stroke...........................................................36 Turns......................................................................................34
Error creating the file.....................................................56 V
Error reading the file......................................................56 Value not valid: preset...................................................56
L Version..................................................................................32
Load default parameters...............................................32
Typographic and iconographic conventions
In this guide, to make it easier to understand and read the text the following typographic and
iconographic conventions are used:
• parameters and objects both of Lika device and interface are coloured in GREEN;
• alarms are coloured in RED;
• states are coloured in FUCSIA.
When scrolling through the text some icons can be found on the side of the page: they are expressly
designed to highlight the parts of the text which are of great interest and significance for the user.
Sometimes they are used to warn against dangers or potential sources of danger arising from the use of
the device. You are advised to follow strictly the instructions given in this guide in order to guarantee the
safety of the user and ensure the performance of the device. In this guide the following symbols are
used:
This icon, followed by the word WARNING, is meant to highlight the parts of the
text where information of great significance for the user can be found: user must
pay the greatest attention to them! Instructions must be followed strictly in order
to guarantee the safety of the user and a correct use of the device. Failure to heed
a warning or comply with instructions could lead to personal injury and/or damage
to the unit or other equipment.
This icon, followed by the word NOTE, is meant to highlight the parts of the text
where important notes needful for a correct and reliable use of the device can be
found. User must pay attention to them! Failure to comply with instructions could
cause the equipment to be set wrongly: hence a faulty and improper working of
the device could be the consequence.
This icon is meant to highlight the parts of the text where suggestions useful for
making it easier to set the device and optimize performance and reliability can be
found. Sometimes this symbol is followed by the word EXAMPLE when instructions
for setting parameters are accompanied by examples to clarify the explanation.
Preliminary information
This guide is designed to provide the most complete and exhaustive information the operator needs to
correctly and safely install and operate the EM58 PA absolute multiturn programmable encoder
fitted with current and voltage analogue output.
EM58 PA programmable encoder from Lika Electronic is designed to maximize customization and
versatility and really allows the operator to get, along with the absolute position information, a complete
parametrization and the better configuration that perfectly suit specific needs in a good many
applications and machines. The operator in fact can not only choose the type of analogue output
required by the controller and application (current or voltage) and the range of output (0-5V; 0-10V; -5
÷ +5V; -10 ÷ +10V; 4-20mA; 0-20mA; 0-24mA); but also set the desired resolution in the range of max.
12 bits singleturn (4,096 information per revolution) and 14 bits multiturn (16,384 revolutions). Please
note that the encoder uses an internal 16-bit DAC for conversion.
EM58 PA programmable encoder is available in both hollow and solid shaft versions.
The parametrization and set up of the EM58 PA programmable encoder is achieved through a software
expressly developed and released by Lika Electronic. The program is supplied for free and can be installed
in any PC fitted with a Windows operating system (Windows XP or later). It allows the operator to set the
working parameters of the device and monitor whether the device is running properly. Communication is
established using RS-232 serial cable and port. The software tool is compatible with the whole series
of HM- and EM- programmable encoders: programmable encoder with SSI serial output (PS code),
programmable encoder with parallel output (PN and PY codes), programmable encoder with analogue
output (PA code).
To make it easier to read and understand the text, this guide is divided into two main sections.
In the first section some general information concerning the safety, the mechanical installation and the
electrical connection as well as tips for setting up and running properly and efficiently the unit are
provided.
In the second section, entitled Software and configuration parameters, the parameters implemented
in the unit are fully described.
EM58 PA
1 Safety summary
1.1 Safety
• Always adhere to the professional safety and accident prevention

regulations applicable to your country during device installation and
operation;
• installation and maintenance operations have to be carried out by
qualified personnel only, with power supply disconnected and stationary
mechanical parts;
• device must be used only for the purpose appropriate to its design: use for
purposes other than those for which it has been designed could result in
serious personal and/or the environment damage;
• high current, voltage and moving mechanical parts can cause serious or
fatal injury;
• warning ! Do not use in explosive or flammable areas;
• failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the equipment;
• Lika Electronic assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
1.2 Electrical safety
• Turn OFF the power supply before connecting the device;

• connect according to explanation in the ”Electrical connection” section on
page 17;
• the wires of unused output signals must be cut at different lengths and
insulated singularly;
• in compliance with 2014/30/EU norm on electromagnetic
compatibility, following precautions must be taken:
- before handling and installing the equipment, discharge
electrical charge from your body and tools which may come in touch
with the device;
- power supply must be stabilized without noise; install EMC filters on
device power supply if needed;
- always use shielded cables (twisted pair cables whenever possible);
- avoid cables runs longer than necessary;
- avoid running the signal cable near high voltage power cables;
- mount the device as far as possible from any capacitive or inductive
noise source; shield the device from noise source if needed;
- to guarantee a correct working of the device, avoid using strong magnets
on or near by the unit;
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- minimize noise by connecting the shield and/or the connector housing

and/or the frame to ground. Make sure that ground is not affected by
noise. The connection point to ground can be situated both on the device
side and on user’s side. The best solution to minimize the interference
must be carried out by the user.
1.3 Mechanical safety
• Install the device following strictly the information in the “Mechanical

installation” section on page 12;
• mechanical installation has to be carried out with stationary mechanical
parts;
• do not disassemble the unit;
• do not tool the unit or its shaft;
• delicate electronic equipment: handle with care; do not subject the device
and the shaft to knocks or shocks;
• respect the environmental characteristics of the product;
• unit with solid shaft: in order to guarantee the maximum reliability over
time of the mechanical parts, we recommend a flexible coupling to be
installed to connect the encoder and the installation shaft; make sure the
misalignment tolerances of the flexible coupling are respected;
• unit with hollow shaft: the encoder can be mounted directly on a shaft
whose diameter has to respect the technical characteristics specified in the
purchase order and clamped by means of the collar and the fixing plate
into which an anti-rotation pin has to be inserted.
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2 Identification
Device can be identified through the order code and the serial number printed
on the label applied to its body. Information is listed in the delivery document
too. Please always quote the order code and the serial number when reaching
Lika Electronic for purchasing spare parts or needing assistance. For any
information on the technical characteristics of the product refer to the technical
catalogue.
Warning: encoders having order code ending with "/Sxxx" may have
mechanical and electrical characteristics different from standard and
be supplied with additional documentation for special connections
(Technical Info).
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3 Mechanical installation
WARNING
Installation and maintenance operations has to be carried out by qualified
personnel only, with power supply disconnected and mechanical parts
compulsorily in stop.
3.1 Encoder with solid shaft EM58, EM58S
• Mount the flexible coupling 1 on the encoder shaft;

• fix the encoder to the flange 2 (or to the mounting bell) by means of the
screws 3;
• secure the flange 2 to the support (or the mounting bell to the motor);
• mount the flexible coupling 1 on the motor shaft;
• make sure the misalignment tolerances of the flexible coupling 1 are
respected.
3.1.1 Customary installation
a b c d
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
EM58 PA - 42 50 F7 4
EM58S PA 36 H7 48 - -
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3.1.2 Installation using fixing clamps (optional kit code LKM-386)
a b c d
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
EM58 PA - 50 F7 67 4
EM58S PA 36 H7 - 67 -
3.1.3 Installation using a mounting bell (optional kit code PF4256)
NOTE
In order to guarantee reliability over time of the encoder mechanical parts, we
recommend a flexible coupling to be installed between the encoder and the
motor shaft. Make sure the misalignment tolerances of the flexible coupling are
respected.

EM58 PA
3.2 Encoder with hollow shaft
3.2.1 EMC58 PA installation using the antirotation pin

• Fasten the anti-rotation pin 1 to the rear of the motor (secure it using a
locknut);
• mount the encoder on the motor shaft using the reducing sleeve 8 (if
supplied). Avoid forcing the encoder shaft;
• insert the anti-rotation pin 1 into the slot on the flange of the encoder; this
secures it in place by grub screw 2, preset at Lika;
• fix the collar 3 to the encoder shaft.
A = min. 8, max. 18 mm

EM58 PA
3.2.2 EMC59 PA installation using the fixing plate
• Remove the antirotation pin 1 (see the Figure in the previous page);
• fasten the fixing plate 4 to the rear of the motor using two M3 x 8 cylindrical
head screws 5;

EM58 PA
3.2.3 EMC60 PA installation using the antirotation pin and the fixing
plate
• Remove the antirotation pin 1 (see the Figure on page 14);

• fix the tempered pin 6 to the rear of the motor;
• make sure the anti-rotation pin 6 is inserted properly into the fixing plate 7;
NOTE
You are strongly advised not to carry out any mechanical operations (drilling,
milling, etc.) on the encoder shaft. This could cause serious damages to the
internal parts and an immediate warranty loss. Please contact our technical
personnel for the complete availability of "custom made" shafts.

EM58 PA
4 Electrical connection
WARNING
Electrical connection has to be carried out by qualified personnel only, with
power supply disconnected and mechanical parts compulsorily in stop.
WARNING
If wires of unused signals come in contact, irreparable damage could be caused
to the device. Thus they must be cut at different lengths and insulated
singularly.
4.1 Cable and connectors connections
Function T12 cable M23H 12-pin M12 12-pin

TD RS-232 Red 1 11
RD RS-232 Green 2 9
Fault Yellow 3 4
0Vdc RS-232 Brown 4 10
+Iout Grey 5 5
0Vdc analogue Violet 6 3
+Vout Pink 7 6
Counting direction Blue 8 8
Preset White 9 7
Not connected Black 10 12
+13Vdc +30Vdc Brown_Green 11 2
0Vdc Power Supply White_Green 12 1
Shield Shield Case Case
4.2 T12 cable specifications

Model : LIKA T12 cable
Cross section : 4 x 0.25 mm2 + 4 x 2 x 0.14 mm2 twisted pairs (24/26 AWG)
Jacket : TPU, extra flexible
Shield : tinned copper braid, coverage > 85%
Outer diameter : Ø 6.1 mm ±0.1 mm (Ø 0.24” ±0.004”)
Min. bending radius : fix min. 25 mm (0.98”) / dynamic min. 45 mm (1.77”)
Work temperature : fix -40 +90°C (-40 +194°F) / dyn -50 +90°C (-58 +194°F)
Conductor resistance : < 148 /km - < 90 /km
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4.3 M23H 12-pin (counter-clockwise) connector specifications
M23H 12-pin connector

Male
Counter-clockwise
4.4 M12 12-pin connector specifications
Male
Frontal side
A coding
4.5 Connection of the shield

For signals transmission always use shielded cables. The cable shielding must be
connected properly to the metal ring nut 3 of the connector in order to ensure
a good earthing through the frame of the device. To do this disentangle and
shorten the shielding 1 and then bend it over the part 2; finally place the ring
nut 3 of the connector. Be sure that the shielding 1 is in tight contact with the
ring nut 3.

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4.6 Ground connection

Minimize noise by connecting the shield and/or the connector housing and/or
the frame to ground. Make sure that ground is not affected by noise. The
connection point to ground can be situated both on the device side and on
user’s side. The best solution to minimize the interference must be carried out by
the user. You are advised to provide the ground connection as close as possible
to the encoder.
4.7 RS-232 serial connection

EM58 PA programmable encoder is equipped with a serial interface for the
parametrization and set up of the device. A software tool is designed to program
the encoder via RS-232 interface, it is available at our website. Before starting
the program, connect the device to the personal computer through a serial port.
Should the personal computer not be equipped with a serial port, you must
install a USB / RS-232 converter, easily available in the market.
The serial cable must be connected as shown in the table hereafter. See also the
“4.1 Cable and connectors connections” section on page 17.
T12
Function Function
cable DSub 9-pin
M23 12-pin M12 12-pin male
TD Red 1 11 2 RD
RD Green 2 9 3 TD
0Vdc Brown 4 10 5 0Vdc
Please always make sure that the RD of the ENCODER is cross-wired to the TD of
the PC while the TD is cross-wired to the RD.
An optional kit fitted with RS-232/USB adapter for the communication between
the encoder and the PC is available.
The order codes are as follows:
• IF92 converter
+
• EC-CR12F-S68-I5-0,5 M23H mating cordset for IF92
or
• EC-M12F12-S69-I5-0,5 M12 mating cordset for IF92

EM58 PA
NOTE
Encoders with T12 cable output require IF92 converter only.
Please note that the configuration parameters of the serial port have fixed
values so the user cannot change them.
They are:
RS-232 serial port settings

Value
Baud rate 9600
Byte size 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
4.8 0Vdc
0Vdc RS-232, 0Vdc analogue and 0Vdc Power Supply are internally connected.
4.9 Fault output

This output is only available if the current output is enabled (Output type =
CURRENT). It is intended to signal an error such as a circuit break. As soon as the
Fault signal is activated, a message is also invoked to appear in the
DIAGNOSTICS box of the CONFIGURATION page (see the error message
Disconnected cable).
To connect the Fault signal please refer to the examples hereafter: “4.9.1 Fault
output connected to a PLC input“ and “4.9.2 Fault output connected to a relay“.
Please pay attention to the value of the R2 resistor (Figure 2 and Figure 3).
Imax = 50 mA
R1 = 47 
 Vdc 
R2     R1
 I 
No encoder error = transistor ON (conducting)

Encoder error = transistor OFF (open)

EM58 PA
Current analogue
Voltage analogue output
output
Figure 1
4.9.1 Fault output connected to a PLC input
Figure 2
No encoder error = PLC input Low (0Vdc)

Encoder error = PLC input High (+Vdc)
EXAMPLE
Vdc = +24V
R1 = 47 
 Vdc 
R2     R1
 I 
I = 4.7 mA
R2 = 5 k

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4.9.2 Fault output connected to a relay
Figure 3
No encoder error = coil energized

Encoder error = coil de-energized
EXAMPLE
Vdc = +24V
R1 = 47 
 Vdc 
R2     R1
 I 
I = 30 mA (current needed to energize a small relay coil)
R2 = 750 
4.10 Current analogue output

+Iout delivers the current analogue signal.
After having enabled the analogue output by setting the Enable analog output
parameter in the ENCODER CONFIGURATION box of the CONFIGURATION
page, the user is allowed to choose the type of output (either current or voltage)
by setting the desired value (CURRENT or VOLTAGE) next to the Output type
parameter in the same box; then he has to set the output range by means of the
drop-down list in the following parameter Output range.

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This encoder allows to choose between the following current output range
options (Output type = CURRENT):
Application range
Output range minimum position maximum position
4 mA ... 20 mA 4 mA 20 mA
0 mA … 20 mA 0 mA 20 mA
0 mA … 24 mA 0 mA 24 mA
When the default parameters are set (EM5812/16384PA), increments per each
step are as follows:
0.244 µA if Output range = 4 mA ... 20 mA
0.305 µA if Output range = 0 mA … 20 mA
0.366 µA if Output range = 0 mA … 24 mA
4.11 Voltage analogue output

+Vout delivers the voltage analogue signal.
parameter in the ENCODER CONFIGURATION box of the CONFIGURATION
page, the user is allowed to choose the type of output (either current or voltage)
by setting the desired value (CURRENT or VOLTAGE) next to the Output type
parameter in the same box; then he has to set the output range by means of the
drop-down list in the following parameter Output range.
This encoder allows to choose between the following voltage output range
options (Output type = VOLTAGE):
Application range
Output range minimum position maximum position
0 V ... +5 V 0V +5 V
0 V ... +10 V 0V +10 V
- 5 V … +5 V -5 V +5 V
-10 V … +10 V -10 V +10 V

EM58 PA
When the default parameters are set (EM5812/16384PA), increments per each
step are as follows:
0.076 mV if Output range = 0 V … +5 V
0.153 mV if Output range = 0 V … +10 V
0.153 mV if Output range = -5 V … +5 V
0.305 mV if Output range = -10 V … +10 V
4.12 Counting direction

The counting direction circuit is designed to reverse the counting direction. In
other words it allows the count up also when the shaft is rotating counter-
clockwise. Connect the Counting direction input to 0Vdc if not used. Connect
the counting direction input to 0Vdc to have an increasing count when the
encoder is turning clockwise (CW); connect the counting direction input to +Vdc
to have an increasing count when the encoder is turning counter-clockwise
(CCW). Clockwise and counter-clockwise directions are viewed from the shaft
side.
WARNING
The counting direction can be set also through the programming tool. The
Positive counting direction parameter in the CONFIGURATION page allows
the operator two choose the options CW (STANDARD) and CCW (INVERTED).
When the counting direction is set to CW (STANDARD) -Positive counting
direction = CW (STANDARD)-, if the Counting direction input has LOW logic
level (0Vdc) the encoder will provide the increasing count when the shaft is
turning clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning counter-
clockwise); on the contrary if the Counting direction input has HIGH logic level
(+Vdc) the encoder will provide the increasing count when the shaft is turning
counter-clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning
clockwise). When the option CCW (INVERTED) is set -Positive counting
direction = CCW (INVERTED)-, if the Counting direction input has LOW logic
turning counter-clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning
clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning counter-
clockwise).
WARNING
After having set the new counting direction it is necessary to set also the preset
function.

EM58 PA
4.13 Preset
Preset input is active only when the Enable preset software function in the
ENCODER CONFIGURATION box is enabled (see on page 37); otherwise the
hardware function is disabled. It is the same as the Activate preset button (see
on page 36). This input is intended to set the preset value (the preset value is set
next to the Preset parameter in the PRESET box, see on page 34) for the current
position of the encoder. For detailed information on the preset function refer to
the “5.3.2 PRESET box” section on page 34.
The output information can be forced through a command sent to the PRESET
input by a PLC or via a button. After this, the position output by the encoder in
that point will be the one set (and then loaded to the encoder) next to the
Preset parameter in the PRESET box, see on page 34. By default the preset
value is 0. Connect the Preset input to 0Vdc if not used. To set the preset,
connect the Preset input to +Vdc for 100 µs at least, then disconnect +Vdc.
Normally the voltage must be 0Vdc. We suggest performing the preset setting
when the encoder is in stop.
WARNING
Check the Preset parameter and execute the preset function (either by means of
the Preset input or by pressing the Activate preset button) every time you
change the value next to the Encoder HW counts parameter available when
the Programming mode: Prog (single ramp) or Programming mode: Prog
(cyclic ramp) options are set; or after having changed the counting direction
(through the Counting direction input or by setting the Positive counting
direction parameter).
4.14 Recommended current analogue output circuit

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4.15 Recommended voltage analogue output circuit

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5 Software and configuration

parameters
5.1 Configuring the device using the Lika Electronic software tool
EM58 PA encoder with analogue interface is supplied with a software expressly
developed and released by Lika Electronic in order to easily programme and
configure the device. The software tool is compatible with the whole series of
HM- and EM- programmable encoders from Lika Electronic: programmable
encoder with SSI serial output (PS code); programmable encoder with parallel
output (PN and PY codes); programmable encoder with analogue output (PA
code). It allows the operator to set the working parameters of the device and
monitor whether the device is running properly. The program is supplied for free
and can be installed in any PC fitted with a Windows operating system
(Windows XP or later). The communication is established using RS-232 serial
cable and port. The executable file
LIKA_PROGRAMMABLE_ENCODER_Vx_x.EXE is available at our website. The
program is designed to be installed simply by copying the executable file to the
desired location and there is no installation process. To launch it just double-
click the file icon. To close the program press the Exit button in the File menu of
the CONFIGURATION page.
WARNING
Please be aware that the following compatibilities between the hardware-
software version of the device and the software version of the executable file
have to be respected compulsorily.
Compatibility HW-SW EXE FILE

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NOTE
Before starting the program, connect the device to the personal computer
through a serial port. The serial interface of the analogue programmable
encoder is a RS-232 type. Should the personal computer not be equipped with a
serial port, you must install a USB / RS-232 converter, easily available in the
market.
The serial cable must be connected as shown in the “4.7 RS-232 serial
connection” section on page 19.
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5.1.1 Available pages and commands

In each page of Lika Electronic configuration tool software there is a left
navigation bar.
In the left navigation bar the following buttons are available:

 Identification button: it allows to enter the IDENTIFICATION page in order
to search and activate the communication with the device connected
through the serial port; see on page 28;
 Configuration button: it allows to enter the page where the configuration
parameters are located; see on page 33;
 Load / save configuration button: it enters the page where the current
configuration of the encoder can be saved; or a previously saved
configuration can be loaded; see on page 54.
5.2 IDENTIFICATION page
When you start the program by double-clicking the

LIKA_PROGRAMMABLE_ENCODER_Vx_x.EXE executable file, the
IDENTIFICATION page is displayed.

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First of all this page allows the operator to choose the language used to display
texts and items in the user interface. Select the Italian flag icon to
choose the Italian language; select the UK flag icon to choose the
English language; select the Japanese flag icon to choose the Japanese
language.
If you click the www.lika.biz link below in the page, you enter the Lika Electronic
web site page where the technical documentation and information on the
device as well as the downloadable files for installing the software tool are
available.
At this stage the buttons in the left navigation bar are not available;
furthermore the fields in the ENCODER box show a question mark (“?”) as the
connected device has not been identified yet.
Before starting the identification process please make sure the unit is connected
properly to the personal computer and the power is on. The software will force
the settings of the personal computer serial port to the values required by the
serial port of the connected device, thus it is not necessary to set the
parameters of the serial port of the pc in the Windows Device Manager menu
first.
For any information on the characteristics of the serial connection please refer
to the “4.7 RS-232 serial connection” section on page 19.
WARNING
Make sure one only device is connected to the personal computer and switched
on when you start a device searching process!

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Now you are ready to establish the connection to the encoder: press the DEVICE
SEARCH button in the COM PORT box. During the connection attempt a blue
arrow appears inside the DEVICE SEARCH button.
If the connection is established properly, a green tick (√) appears next to the
DEVICE SEARCH button and the fields in the ENCODER box are filled with
information about the connected device. Furthermore the buttons in the left
navigation bar become active.
On the contrary, if the program is not able to establish a connection to the
encoder, a red X (X) appears next to the DEVICE SEARCH button.
Should this happen, please check that the unit is connected properly and the
power is on. Make sure the power supply voltage is correct. Also check that the
serial cable characteristics meet the requirements described in the “4.7 RS-232
serial connection” section on page 19.
WARNING
Make sure one only device is connected to the personal computer and switched
on when you start a device searching process!

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5.2.1 COM PORT box
In the COM PORT box the following functions are available:
Device search
After having connected a device to the serial port of your personal computer
and turned the power on, press this button to start establishing a
communication and allow the program to detect it. During the connection
attempt a blue arrow appears next to the button. If the connection is
established properly, a green tick (√) appears next to the DEVICE SEARCH
button and the fields in the ENCODER box are filled with information about the
connected device. Furthermore the buttons in the left navigation bar become
active.
On the contrary, if the program is not able to establish a connection to the
encoder, a red X (X) appears next to the DEVICE SEARCH button.
Should this happen, please check the unit is connected properly and the power
is on. Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct. Also check that the
serial cable characteristics meet the requirements described in the “4.7 RS-232
serial connection” section on page 19.
WARNING
Make sure that only one device is connected to the personal computer and on
when you start a device searching process!
Port
It shows the list of the serial ports available in the personal computer. It is not
necessary either to choose the serial port where the unit is connected or to set
the parameters of the pc serial port in the Windows Device Manager menu first
as the program automatically scrolls through the available ports and searches in
each one for a device which is connected and on. Furthermore it forces the
settings of the personal computer serial port to the values required by the serial
port of the connected device. For any information on the characteristics of the
serial connection please refer to the “4.7 RS-232 serial connection” section on
page 19.

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5.2.2 ENCODER box

In the ENCODER box the following functions are available:
Device type
When the connection is established properly and the device is detected, the
main characteristics of the unit are shown respecting the structure of the order
code. They are: device series (HM or EM series); singleturn resolution (expressed
in bits) / multiturn resolution (expressed in number of revolutions; for example:
18/16384), output type (PN: programmable encoder with parallel output and
NPN driver; PY: programmable encoder with parallel output and Push-Pull
driver; PS: programmable encoder with SSI serial output; PA: programmable
encoder with analogue output).
Serial number
univocal serial number of the device is shown next to this item.
Output type
When the connection is established properly and the device is detected, the type
of output of the device is shown next to this item: PARALLEL, SSI or ANALOGUE.
Version
software and hardware versions of the device are shown next to this item.
Read parameters
This button allows the operator to force a new read of the device parameters.
During the connection attempt a blue arrow appears inside the button. If the
program is not able to establish a connection to the encoder, the fields in the
ENCODER box and listed above show a question mark (“?”).
Load default parameters

Default parameters are set at the factory by Lika Electronic engineers to allow
the operator to run the device for standard operation in a safe mode. As soon as
you press this button the default parameters are uploaded and activated. All
parameters which have been set previously are overwritten, thus previously set
values are lost. The complete list of machine data and relevant default
parameters preset by Lika Electronic engineers is available on page 58.

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WARNING
As soon as you press this button, all parameters which have been set previously
are overwritten, thus previously set values are lost!
5.3 CONFIGURATION page
When you press the CONFIGURATION button in the left navigation bar you
enter the CONFIGURATION page. This page allows the operator to start
programming and monitoring the unit. The following window will appear:
5.3.1 POSITION box

In the POSITION box at the top left of the page the following functions are
available. The cyclical movement of the blue arrow located at the top right of
the Position field is intended to show the proper communication with the
device.

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Position
It shows the current position information of the connected device. If Output
type = VOLTAGE, then the current encoder position is expressed in Volts (V);
otherwise, if Output type = CURRENT, then the current encoder position is
expressed in milliamperes (mA).
Turns
It shows the number of revolutions already performed by the encoder. The value
can be represented in either decimal or hexadecimal format, click the DEC or
HEX option buttons in this box to choose the desired display format.
Counts/rev
It shows the current position information in the revolution. As soon as the
hardware number of information per revolution (namely, counts per revolution,
cpr: singleturn resolution) is achieved, the counter restarts again the increasing
count. The value is expressed in pulses. The value can be represented in either
decimal or hexadecimal format, click the DEC or HEX option buttons in this box
to choose the desired display format.
5.3.2 PRESET box

The functions in this box are activated and thus available only if the Enable
preset parameter in the ENCODER CONFIGURATION box is set to ENABLED; on
the contrary, if DISABLED is set, they are not available. The functions in this box
are used to set and activate the preset.
Preset
This function is available only if the parameter Enable preset in the ENCODER
CONFIGURATION box is set to ENABLED.
This parameter allows the operator to enter the preset value.
The Preset function is meant to assign a value to a desired physical position of
the encoder. The chosen physical position will get the value set next to this item
and all the previous and following positions will get a value according to it. This
function is useful, for example, when the zero position of the encoder and the
zero position of the axis need to match. The preset value will be set for the
position of the encoder (the current position is displayed next to the Position
item in the POSITION box) in the moment when the preset value is activated. To
activate the preset, stop the encoder in the desired position and then press the
Activate preset button in this box (otherwise connect the Preset input as
explained on page 25).
This parameter allows to enter decimal numbers with up to three digits
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Separate the integer part from the fractional part using the decimal point (.);
decimal comma is converted into decimal point.
Default = 0 (min. / max. = see the limit values of the selected output range)
EXAMPLE
Here follows an example useful to better understand the preset function and
the meaning of the related parameters and commands: Preset and Activate
preset. Let's say Output type = CURRENT and Output range = 0 – 5V.
In our example the minimum value you can set next to the Preset parameter is
0; the maximum value is 5.
If a Preset value has been never set previously and anyway the Activate preset
command has been never sent, the transmitted position information and the
current position information necessarily match.
When you enter a Preset value and then execute the Activate preset
command, the system saves the set preset value and use it to calculate the
position value to be transmitted.
For instance, let's suppose that we set the value “4” (V) next to the Preset item
and then we execute the Activate preset command after having stopped the
encoder at position “0,195” (V) (Position = 0,195; after having sent the
command by pressing the Activate preset button, Position = 4V; Turns =
13107; Counts/rev = 819). So we need the encoder to output the value “4” (V)
when it reaches the actual position “0,195” (V).
Thus the transmitted position values will result as follows:

If actual encoder position =”0,195”  transmitted position = 4,000 V.
...
NOTE
The settable preset values are comprised between the limits of the selected
output range.
WARNING
Check the Preset parameter and execute the preset function (either by means of
the Preset input or by pressing the Activate preset button) every time you
change the value next to the Encoder HW counts parameter available when
the options Programming mode: Prog (single ramp) or Programming mode:
Prog (cyclic ramp) are set; or after having changed the counting direction
(through the Counting direction input or by setting the Positive counting
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Activate preset
This function is active only if the Enable preset parameter in the ENCODER
CONFIGURATION box is set to ENABLED.
Press this button to activate the preset function. The preset value (it is set next
to the Preset item above) will be set for the position of the encoder in the
moment when the preset value is activated. To activate the preset, stop the
encoder in the desired position and then press this Activate preset button. The
chosen physical position will get the value set next to the Preset item and all
the previous and following positions will get a value according to it. For any
further information on the preset function and the meaning of the related
parameters and commands Preset and Activate preset refer to page 34.
WARNING
The Preset hardware input works in parallel with the Activate preset command.
For any information on using the Preset input refer to the “4.13 Preset” section
on page 25.
5.3.3 DIAGNOSTICS box

This box is designed to show the error messages which could be triggered while
programming the encoder.
Hereafter are the available error messages.
Encoder travel not valid: counts to be displayed greater than physical

resolution between start and stop
When you program the encoder using the START / STOP mode (see
Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp) on page 41; or Programming
mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp) on page 44), if the travel exceeds the
maximum encoder resolution as set by the operator, then this error message is
displayed.
Encoder travel not valid: unable to reach the minimum stroke

When you program the encoder using the START / STOP mode (see
Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp) on page 41; or Programming
mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp) on page 44), if the start position (1 – Start
teaching) and the final position (2 - Stop teaching) match (i.e., you do not
change the axis position during the programming process and press both
buttons when the axis is in the same exact position), then this error message is
displayed.

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No error
There are not active errors.
5.3.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION box
Enable analog output

It enables / disables the analogue output. If Enable analog output = disabled,
then the voltage signal or the current signal are not provided through the
relevant outputs +Vout or +Iout.
Default = enabled
Enable preset
It enables / disables the preset function. When this parameter is set to
ENABLED, the functions available in the PRESET box and the Preset input are
active and can be set; otherwise they are disabled. For any information on the
preset function refer to the “5.3.2 PRESET box” section on page 34.
Default = enabled
Positive counting direction

It allows to set whether the position information output by the encoder
increases when the shaft rotates clockwise or counter-clockwise. Clockwise and
counter-clockwise rotations are viewed from the shaft side. It is possible to
choose the following options: CW (STANDARD) and CCW (INVERTED). When the
counting direction is set to CW (STANDARD) -Positive counting direction =
CW (STANDARD)-, if the Counting direction input (see on page 24) has LOW
logic level (0Vdc) the encoder will provide the increasing count when the shaft
is turning clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning
counter-clockwise); on the contrary if the Counting direction input has HIGH
logic level (+Vdc) the encoder will provide the increasing count when the shaft
is turning counter-clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is
turning clockwise). When the option CCW (INVERTED) is set -Positive counting
direction = CCW (INVERTED)-, if the Counting direction input has LOW logic
turning counter-clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning
clockwise (and the decreasing count when the shaft is turning counter-
clockwise). For any information on the Counting direction input refer to the
“Electrical connection“ section on page 17 and in particular to the “4.12
Counting direction“ section on page 24.

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Default = CW (standard)
WARNING
After having set the new counting direction it is necessary to set also the preset
function.
Output type
It sets the type of the analogue output. Two options are available: VOLTAGE or
CURRENT. If Output type = VOLTAGE, the position information will be provided
through the +Vout output (see on page 23) and expressed in Volts (V); otherwise
if Output type = CURRENT, the position information will be provided through
the +Iout output (see on page 22) and expressed in milliamperes (mA). The
output range options for either voltage type or current type can be set next to
the following Output range parameter. Please note that the analogue output
can be enabled / disabled by setting the Enable analog output parameter in
the same ENCODER CONFIGURATION box.
Default = voltage
Output range
parameter and selected the type of output (voltage output or current output) by
setting the desired option (VOLTAGE or CURRENT) next to the previous Output
type parameter, scroll the drop-down list to choose between the available
output range options.
Default = 0 – 5 V
The following output range options are available for the current output (Output
type = CURRENT):
• 4 … 20 mA;
• 0 … 20 mA;
• 0 … 24 mA.
For any information refer to the “4.10 Current analogue output” section on page
22.
The following output range options are available for the voltage output (Output
type = VOLTAGE):
• 0 … 5 V;
• 0 … 10 V;
• -5 … +5 V;
• -10 … +10 V.

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For any information refer to the “4.11 Voltage analogue output” section on page
23.
5.3.5 RESOLUTION SETTING box
The four graphic buttons available in the RESOLUTION SETTING box allow to
programme the encoder work mode that best suits the requirements of the
specific application. The functions available in the box are different for each
programming mode.
The available programming modes are:
Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp): TEACH IN, it

allows to programme the encoder by considering directly the
physical travel of the application you need to measure and
control; the travel is defined in a single ramp, the initial position
of the travel is the minimum value of the output range, the final
position is the maximum value of the output range; beyond the
travel limits the current / voltage signal level is kept at the
minimum / maximum value of the selected range (Output
range), see on page 41.
Programming mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp): TEACH IN, it

allows to programme the encoder by considering directly the
physical travel of the application you need to measure and
control; the travel is defined in a ramp which is then repeated
cyclically: as soon as the the final position of the travel is
reached, then the minimum signal level of the selected range is
output to start a new ramp, see on page 44.
Programming mode: Prog (single ramp): it allows to

programme the encoder provided that you know exactly the
number of encoder information (counts) for the physical travel
of the application you need to measure and control; the travel is
defined in a single ramp, the initial position of the travel is the
minimum value of the output range, the final position is the
maximum value of the output range; beyond the travel limits
the current / voltage signal level is kept at the minimum /
maximum value of the selected range (Output range), see on
page 47.

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Programming mode: Prog (cyclic ramp): it allows to

programme the encoder provided that you know exactly the
number of encoder information (counts) for the physical travel
of the application you need to measure and control; the travel is
defined in a ramp which is then repeated cyclically: as soon as
the final position of the travel is reached, then the minimum
signal level of the selected range is output to start a new ramp,
see on page 50.

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Programming mode: Start / Stop (single ramp)
Press the button to enter the START / STOP (single ramp) programming
mode and activate the relevant functions. In this mode the travel will be
defined in a single ramp.
The START / STOP (single ramp) programming mode allows to programme the
encoder by considering directly the physical travel of the application you need
to measure and control; the travel is defined in a single ramp, the initial position
of the travel is the minimum value of the output range, the final position is the
maximum value of the output range; beyond the travel limits the current /
voltage signal level is kept at the minimum / maximum value of the selected
range. The set output range (the overall information to be output which is set
next to the Output range item) is defined over the travel of the specific
application and is comprised between the ends of the axis: the origin of the axis,
i.e. the point where you press the 1 – Start teaching button, and the end of
the axis, i.e. the point where you press the 2 - Stop teaching button. For the
positions beyond the travel limits the current / voltage signal level will be kept
at the minimum / maximum value of the selected range. Before the initial
position of the travel the encoder will provide the minimum current / voltage
signal level of the output range selected in the Output range parameter; after
the last position of the travel the encoder will provide the maximum current /
voltage signal level of the output range selected in the Output range
parameter.

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For instance, if Output type = VOLTAGE; Output range = 0 – 5V; the length of
the travel between the 1 – Start teaching point and the 2 - Stop teaching
point = 4,096, then the encoder will provide a fixed voltage level of 0 V for the
33 552 384 positions before the origin of the travel (i.e. the point where you
press the 1 – Start teaching button); a voltage level between 0 V (origin of the
travel, position 0) and 5 V (end of the travel, position 4,095) for the positions of
the axis; a fixed voltage level of 5 V for the 33 552 384 positions after the last
point of the travel (i.e. the point where you press the 2 - Stop teaching
button).
To programme the encoder using the START / STOP (single ramp) programming
mode proceed as follows:
 move the axis to the origin of the physical travel of the application you
want to measure and control; in other words, move it to the point where the
travel starts;
 press the 1 – Start teaching button; in this point the encoder will provide
the minimum current / voltage signal level available in the output range
selected in the Output range parameter;
 now move the axis to the end of the physical travel of the application you
travel stops;
 press the 2 - Stop teaching button; in this point the encoder will provide
the maximum current / voltage signal level available in the output range
selected in the Output range parameter.

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1 – Start teaching
This button is available only when the Programming mode: Start / Stop
(single ramp) is enabled.
After having moved the axis to the start position (0 position), i.e. the point
where the travel we need to measure starts, press this button in order to bind
the first value of the selected output range to the physical position you have
moved the axis to (origin of the axis).
2 - Stop teaching
(single ramp) is enabled.
After having moved the axis to the end position, i.e. the point where the travel
we need to measure stops, press this button in order to bind the last value of
the selected output range to the physical position you have moved the axis to
(end of the axis).
WARNING
• If the start position (1 – Start teaching) and the final position (2 -
Stop teaching) match (i.e., you do not change the axis position during
the programming process and press the buttons when the axis is in the
same exact position), then the Encoder travel not valid: unable to
reach the minimum stroke error message is displayed.
• If the travel is over the maximum encoder limits, then the Encoder
travel not valid: counts to be displayed greater than physical
resolution between start and stop error message is displayed.
• After having set the start position, if you move the axis in a direction
and then reverse the movement of the axis so going back over the start
position, then the error message is displayed.

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Programming mode: Start / Stop (cyclic ramp)
Press the button to enter the START / STOP (cyclic ramp) programming
mode and activate the relevant functions. In this mode the travel will be
defined in cyclic ramps.
The START / STOP (cyclic ramp) programming mode allows to programme the
encoder by considering directly the physical travel of the application you need
to measure and control; the travel is defined in a ramp which is then repeated
cyclically: as soon as the the final position of the travel is reached, then the
minimum signal level of the selected range is output to start a new ramp; and
so on. The set output range (the overall information to be output which is set
next to the Output range item) is defined over the travel of the specific
application and is comprised between the ends of the axis: the origin of the axis,
i.e. the point where you press the 1 – Start teaching button, and the end of
the axis, i.e. the point where you press the 2 - Stop teaching button. It is then
repeated cyclically.
Ramps follow each other. If you move the axis beyond the limits of the travel
you enter either the previous or the following ramp.

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For instance, if Output type = VOLTAGE; Output range = 0 – 5V; the length of
the travel between the 1 – Start teaching point and the 2 - Stop teaching
point = 4,096, then the encoder will provide a voltage level between 0 V at the
origin of the travel (i.e. the point where you press the 1 – Start teaching
button, position 0) and 5 V at the end of the travel (i.e. the point where you
press the 2 - Stop teaching button, position 4,095). Then the sequence will be
repeated cyclically and a 0-5V ramp will follow a 0-5V ramp; and so on.
To programme the encoder using the START / STOP (cyclic ramp) programming
mode proceed as follows:
 move the axis to the origin of the physical travel of the application you
travel starts;
 press the 1 – Start teaching button; in this point the encoder will provide
the minimum current / voltage signal level available in the output range
selected in the Output range parameter;
 now move the axis to the end of the physical travel of the application you
travel stops;
 press the 2 - Stop teaching button; in this point the encoder will provide
the maximum current / voltage signal level available in the output range
selected in the Output range parameter.

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1 – Start teaching
(cyclic ramp) is enabled.
After having moved the axis to the start position (0 position), i.e. the point
where the travel we need to measure starts, press this button in order to bind
the first value of the selected output range to the physical position you have
moved the axis to (origin of the axis).
2 - Stop teaching
(cyclic ramp) is enabled.
After having moved the axis to the end position, i.e. the point where the travel
we need to measure stops, press this button in order to bind the last value of
the selected output range to the physical position you have moved the axis to
(end of the axis).
WARNING
• If the start position (1 – Start teaching) and the final position (2 -
Stop teaching) match (i.e., you do not change the axis position during
the programming process and press the buttons when the axis is in the
same exact position), then the Encoder travel not valid: unable to
reach the minimum stroke error message is displayed.
• If the travel is over the maximum encoder limits, then the Encoder
travel not valid: counts to be displayed greater than physical
resolution between start and stop error message is displayed.
• After having set the start position, if you move the axis in a direction
and then reverse the movement of the axis so going back over the start
position, then the error message is displayed.

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Programming mode: Prog (single ramp)
Press the button to enter the PROG programming mode and activate the
relevant functions. In this mode the travel will be defined in a single ramp.
The PROG (single ramp) programming mode allows to programme the encoder
provided that you know exactly the number of encoder information (counts) for
the physical travel of the application you need to measure and control; the
travel is defined in a single ramp, the initial position of the travel is the
minimum value of the output range, the final position is the maximum value of
the output range; beyond the travel limits the current / voltage signal level is
kept at the minimum / maximum value of the selected range (Output range).
The length of the travel you need to measure and control must be set next to
the Encoder HW counts item and is expressed in counts. The set output range
(the overall information to be output which is set next to the Output range
item) is defined over the travel of the application and is comprised between the
ends of the axis. For the positions beyond the travel limits the current / voltage
signal level will be kept at the minimum / maximum value of the selected range.
Before the initial position of the travel the encoder will provide the minimum
current / voltage signal level of the output range selected in the Output range
parameter; after the last position of the travel the encoder will provide the
maximum current / voltage signal level of the output range selected in the
Output range parameter.

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For instance, if Output type = VOLTAGE; Output range = 0 – 5V; Encoder HW

counts = 4,096, then the encoder will provide a fixed voltage level of 0 V for the
33 552 384 positions before the origin of the travel; a voltage level between 0 V
(origin of the travel, position 0) and 5 V (end of the travel, position 4,095) for
the positions of the axis; a fixed voltage level of 5 V for the 33 552 384
positions after the last point of the travel.
NOTE
Please note that in this encoder the maximum number of physical counts per
turn is 4,096 (212), while the maximum number of physical revolutions is 16,384
(214); thus the overall number of information is 67 108 864 (2 26). However the
DAC has a 16-bit (65,536 information) resolution. So you are allowed to arrange
the number of counts per turn and the number of revolutions as you prefer; yet
the overall analogue resolution will be limited to 16 bits.
Encoder HW counts
This parameter is available only when the Programming mode: Prog (single
ramp) is enabled.
It sets the length of the displacement you need to measure and control
expressed in encoder information (counts). When needed, calculate the portions
of a turn by considering the physical Counts per revolution. For instance: if the
axis travel is 1.5 turn long, enter: 4,096 * 1.5 = 6,144 counts.
Default = 67 108 864 (min. = 1, max. = 67 108 864)

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NOTE
DAC has a 16-bit (65,536 information) resolution, so the overall analogue
resolution will be limited to 16 bits.

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Programming mode: Prog (cyclic ramp)
Press the button to enter the PROG programming mode and activate the
relevant functions. In this mode the travel will be defined in cyclic ramps.
The PROG (cyclic ramp) programming mode allows to programme the encoder
provided that you know exactly the number of encoder information (counts) for
the physical travel of the application you need to measure and control; the
travel is defined in a ramp which is then repeated cyclically: as soon as the the
final position of the travel is reached, then the minimum signal level of the
selected range is output to start a new ramp; and so on. The initial position of
the travel is the minimum value of the selected output range (Output range),
the final position is the maximum value of the output range. The length of the
travel you need to measure and control must be set next to the Encoder HW
counts item and is expressed in counts. The set output range (the overall
information to be output which is set next to the Output range item) is defined
over the travel of the application and is comprised between the ends of the axis.
Ramps follow each other, i.e. they are repeated cyclically. If you move the axis
beyond the limits of the travel you enter either the previous or the following
ramp.

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For instance, if Output type = VOLTAGE; Output range = 0 – 5V; Encoder HW

counts = 4,096, the encoder will provide a voltage level between 0 V (origin of
the travel, position 0) and 5 V (end of the travel, position 4,095). Then the
sequence will be repeated cyclically and a 0-5V ramp will follow a 0-5V ramp;
and so on.
NOTE
Encoder HW counts
This parameter is available only when the Programming mode: Prog (cyclic
ramp) is enabled.
It sets the length of the displacement you need to measure and control
expressed in encoder information (counts). When needed, calculate the portions
of a turn by considering the physical Counts per revolution. For instance: if the
axis travel is 1.5 turn long, enter: 4,096 * 1.5 = 6,144 counts.
Default = 67 108 864 (min. = 1, max. = 67 108 864)

EM58 PA
5.3.6 ENCODER SPECIFICATIONS box
Counts per revolution

It displays the number of physical information per revolution the device is able
to output (namely, the singleturn resolution: 4,096 cpr -counts per revolution-,
i.e. 212).
NOTE
Max number of revolutions

It displays the number of physical revolutions the device is able to output
(namely, the multiturn resolution: 16,384 turns, i.e. 214).
NOTE
Max total counts

It displays the overall physical resolution of the device (67 108 864, i.e. 2 26).
The overall physical resolution results from the following calculation:
Max total counts = Counts per revolution  Max number of revolutions.

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NOTE

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5.4 LOAD / SAVE CONFIGURATION page
When you press the LOAD / SAVE CONFIGURATION button in the left
navigation bar you enter the LOAD / SAVE CONFIGURATION page.
This page allows the operator to save the current encoder configuration to a
.dat file; or to load a previously saved configuration. The current encoder
configuration is listed in the box on the right.
5.4.1 Saving the encoder configuration to a file

To save the current encoder configuration just press the SAVE NEW
CONFIGURATION TO FILE button. As soon as you press the button the Save as
dialogue box appears on the screen and the “Starting process...” message
appears on the display box below in the page. The operator must type the .dat
file name and specify the path where the file has to be located. When you press
the SAVE button to confirm, the dialogue box closes. If the process is carried out
properly, then the “- file created successfully; - file written correctly; ...process
carried out” message appears on the display box. Otherwise the Error creating
the file warning message appears on the display box.

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5.4.2 Loading the encoder configuration from a file

When you need to load an encoder configuration you have previously saved to a
file, press the LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM FILE button. As soon as you press
the button, the Open dialogue box appears on the screen and the “Starting
process...” message appears on the display box below in the page. The operator
must select the folder and then the file where the configuration has been saved.
When you press the OPEN button to confirm, the dialogue box closes. If the
process is carried out properly, then the “- opening the configuration file; - file
read successfully; - parameters written correctly; ...process carried out” message
appears on the display box. Otherwise the Error reading the file warning
message appears on the display box.

EM58 PA
5.5 Error messages
(in alphabetical order)
Carattere non valido

You entered an invalid character or comma (such as , \ / : * ? “ < > |). All the
fields only allow integer values (except Preset which accepts also decimal
numbers separated by dot or comma -decimal mark-).
Disconnected cable
This message is allowed to appear only when the current output is selected
(Output type = CURRENT). +Iout cable is not connected or connected
incorrectly or broken. Check the connection. The error is further signalled
through the FAULT output. For more information refer to the “4.9 Fault output”
section on page 20.
Encoder HW counts to be converted into the selected output range must

be lower than the maximum total counts
While programming the encoder using the PROG mode (see on pages 47 and
50), the operator has confirmed in the parameter Encoder HW counts in
Programming mode: Prog (single ramp) or Programming mode: Prog
(cyclic ramp) a number of information for the travel greater than the
maximum number of HW information available for the encoder. The maximum
number of information (Max total counts) which can be set is 67 108 864 (2 26).
If you confirm a value greater than 226 this alarm is invoked to appear.
Error creating the file

If an error occurs while saving the encoder configuration to file (see the “5.4.1
Saving the encoder configuration to a file” section on page 54), then this error
message is displayed.
Error reading the file

If an error occurs while uploading an encoder configuration file (see the “5.4.2
Loading the encoder configuration from a file” section on page 55), then this
error message is displayed.
Value not valid: preset greater than the maximum position

The operator has entered next to the Preset parameter in the PRESET box a
value which is beyond the limits of the selected analogue range (see the Output
range parameter on page 38).

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The Preset parameter allows to enter decimal numbers with up to three digits
(thousandths); further digits in the fractional part are subject to round-off.
Separate the integer part from the fractional part using the decimal point (.);
decimal comma is converted into decimal point.

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6 Default parameters list

Parameters list Default value
Preset 0
Enable analog output enabled
Enable preset enabled
Positive counting direction CW (standard)
Output type voltage
Output range 0 - 5V
Start / Stop
Programming mode
single ramp
Encoder HW counts in
Programming mode: Prog 67 108 864
(single ramp)
Encoder HW counts in
Programming mode: Prog 67 108 864
(cyclic ramp)
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Document release Release date Description HW SW Interface
1.0 17.01.2014 First issue 1 1 V1210
1.1 10.03.2020 General review, new programming software tool 1 1 V1911
1.2 14.01.2021 Information about IF92 kit updated 1 1 V1911
This device is to be supplied by a Class 2 Circuit or Low-Voltage

Limited Energy or Energy Source not exceeding 30 Vdc. Refer to the
order code for supply voltage rate.
Ce dispositif doit être alimenté par un circuit de Classe 2 ou à très
basse tension ou bien en appliquant une tension maxi de 30Vcc. Voir
le code de commande pour la tension d'alimentation.
Lika Electronic
Via S. Lorenzo, 25 • 36010 Carrè (VI) • Italy
Tel. +39 0445 806600

Fax +39 0445 806699
info@lika.biz • www.lika.biz

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Smart encoders & actuators User's guide

• Programmable analogue encoder

Suitable for the following models: Table of Contents

Lika Electronic • Tel. +39 0445 806600 • info@lika.biz • www.lika.biz

• Always adhere to the professional safety and accident prevention

1.2 Electrical safety

• Turn OFF the power supply before connecting the device;

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Safety summary 9 of 60

- minimize noise by connecting the shield and/or the connector housing

1.3 Mechanical safety

• Install the device following strictly the information in the “Mechanical

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Safety summary 10 of 60

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Identification 11 of 60

3.1 Encoder with solid shaft EM58, EM58S

• Mount the flexible coupling 1 on the encoder shaft;

3.1.1 Customary installation

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Mechanical installation 12 of 60

3.1.2 Installation using fixing clamps (optional kit code LKM-386)

3.1.3 Installation using a mounting bell (optional kit code PF4256)

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Mechanical installation 13 of 60

3.2 Encoder with hollow shaft

3.2.1 EMC58 PA installation using the antirotation pin

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Mechanical installation 14 of 60

3.2.2 EMC59 PA installation using the fixing plate

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Mechanical installation 15 of 60

• Remove the antirotation pin 1 (see the Figure on page 14);

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Mechanical installation 16 of 60

4.1 Cable and connectors connections

Function T12 cable M23H 12-pin M12 12-pin

4.2 T12 cable specifications

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 17 of 60

4.3 M23H 12-pin (counter-clockwise) connector specifications

M23H 12-pin connector

4.4 M12 12-pin connector specifications

4.5 Connection of the shield

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 18 of 60

4.6 Ground connection

4.7 RS-232 serial connection

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 19 of 60

RS-232 serial port settings

4.9 Fault output

No encoder error = transistor ON (conducting)

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 20 of 60

4.9.1 Fault output connected to a PLC input

No encoder error = PLC input Low (0Vdc)

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 21 of 60

4.9.2 Fault output connected to a relay

No encoder error = coil energized

4.10 Current analogue output

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 22 of 60

4.11 Voltage analogue output

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 23 of 60

4.12 Counting direction

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 24 of 60

4.14 Recommended current analogue output circuit

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 25 of 60

4.15 Recommended voltage analogue output circuit

MAN EM58 PA E 1.2 Electrical connection 26 of 60

5 Software and configuration