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Powered by AIFor installation with a DB9-based encoder on older Marksman Pro (Rev. A-G) or Marksman Net controllers, a specific adapter and adapter cable are required to connect the DB9M connector to the controller. In contrast, for the Eurofast-based encoder on current revision controllers, an M12 male to DB9 male adapter cable is attached directly to the M12 male connector on the encoder, omitting the need for the original 10-foot M12 Female to Female cable .
The Encoder Compatibility Kit includes a 6-foot M12 Female to DB9 Male adapter cable (2465-175), a DB9F-DB9F Resistor Dongle (2465-177), and a 10-foot straight-through DB9M to DB9F cable (5760-150-010). These components provide the necessary physical connections and signal adaptations to ensure compatibility between different revisions of encoders and controllers .
RoHs compliance signifies that FoxJet's new encoder is environmentally friendly and meets restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This alignment with industry standards helps ensure safety, facilitates global trade, and addresses environmental concerns .
FoxJet decided to switch from the Eurofast connector to the DB9 connector in response to customer requests for a more widely used industrial standard connector. This change was part of the design for their Marksman Duo product line to enable easier installation and to maintain flexibility in their products .
Marksman Pro revision levels determine the appropriate encoder system to use. For instance, revisions H and higher can use both DB9 and Eurofast encoders directly, while earlier revisions (A-G) require specific compatibility kits and adapters to use new DB9-based encoders .
The adapter dongle (2465-177) in the FoxJet Encoder Compatibility Kit is used to connect a DB9M encoder to a controller via an adapter cable. It plays a crucial role in converting the physical interface, allowing for connection flexibility between different generations of encoders and controllers .
Future developments for the Marksman Net product line involve updating the system to support the DB9 connector format, aligning it with the current industry standard just as the Marksman Duo has already adopted. This change will eventually phase out the Eurofast connector, promoting uniformity and easing maintenance for FoxJet distributors .
The benefits of FoxJet's new encoder system for the Marksman Duo include compliance with RoHs, ease of installation due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and continued flexibility without compromising the capabilities of the previous system .
The Encoder Compatibility Kit includes various cables and adapters that allow older controllers to connect with new DB9 encoders and new controllers to connect with older Eurofast encoders. This flexibility ensures that customers can upgrade their systems incrementally without the immediate need to replace all existing equipment, safeguarding past investments .
FoxJet has implemented an Encoder Compatibility Kit that facilitates the use of either older or newer encoder systems with various revisions of their controllers. This kit includes adapters and cables to allow for the connection of both the older Eurofast-based encoder and the newer DB9-based encoder with different Marksman controller revisions .