Sharing a BEI Incremental Encoder with 2 controllers

[Cydog]

Good Afternoon ,

We are thinking of using a BEI Incremental Encoder for one conveyor control , but keeping track of the speed of this conveyor will also help in the control of another.

Can you share the encoder outputs with another controller , also ? Do they make breakout boards for this purpose ?

Thanks so much in advance .

 

[Steve Bailey]

You will have to check the current rating of the encoder signal against the draw of the device you're connecting them to. I think I got away with one encoder driving two GE Fanuc high speed counters.

 

[widelto]

I have use en encoder repeater one input two ouputs.
http://encoder.com/repeater-converter-splitter/

 

[Ken Roach]

There are a large number of encoder "splitter" boards on the market. Figure out exactly the circuit type on each of your devices, and select one that matches.