Encoders ™ NorthStar brand RIM SS2 Signal Splitter • Eliminates the need for two encoders • Routes signals to multiple locations, repeats and amplifies • Provides two independent, isolated 5-26 VDC line driver outputs • Compatible with virtually all incremental encoders APPLICATION/INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS The NorthStar brand Signal Splitter isolates and duplicates encoder outputs, It is designed to STANDARD OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS MECHANICAL route one encoder’s signals to multiple, isolated Input Signal: 2 or 3 channel quadrature signal, locations. Enclosure Material: PVC sine or square wave, open collector, differential, or Mounting Options: DIN 32 or 35 single ended line driver DESCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL The Signal Splitter will accept 4-26 VDC signals ELECTRICAL and provide two independent and completely Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C Input Signal Voltage: 4 - 26 VDC isolated line driver outputs of 5-26 VDC based on Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C Input Signal Current: 2.2 mA minimum, 3.5 mA user defined voltage levels. Its optically isolated Operational Humidity: 98% non-condensing typical inputs accept quadrature or single channel Input Impedance: Optically isolated, 1 kOhm at inputs, with or without their complements, from 4V, 6.8 kOhms at 24V typical. Current limited. differential line drivers, open collector, and even Frequency Range: 0 - 120 kHz from proximity probes. The Signal Splitter also Output Signal: Two independent, isolated line has the ability to repeat and amplify signals. driver output sets (A/A, B/B) Supply Voltage: 5 - 26 VDC Each output of the Signal Splitter is user Output Current: 150 mA (maximum per channel) definable from 5 to 26 VDC. In addition to short Wire Gauge Accepted: 26 -16 AWG circuit protection, outputs are ESD protected Output Protection: ESD to MIL-STD-883 and short according to MIL-STD-883. Each connector of circuit protected the Signal Splitter is equipped with two positions for +VCC and common, as well as two extra field accessible tie points, making power supply ORDERING INFORMATION connections simple and quick. Capable of driving Part Number: RIM SS2 the output signal up to 26 VDC, the Signal Splitter will also function with either output disconnected. FEATURES AND BENEFITS DIMENSIONS • Eliminates the expense and maintenance of two separate encoders inches [mm] • Optically isolated outputs can be sent to a motor drive and a display at the same time H A E • Compatible with virtually every incremen- C A tal digital encoder C V • Combats long distance and electrical E Y S interference problems S D O U R T I Y E S 3. 24