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Wheel Encoder Installation Guide

The document provides instructions for installing a wheel encoder on a motor in 6 steps. The encoder senses motor rotation and outputs quadrature signals. Step 1 involves preparing the motor tabs for soldering or connectors. Step 2 has the encoder fitted and adhesive backing removed. Step 3 presses the encoder disk onto the motor shaft. Step 4 snaps on the top plastic part. Step 5 inserts the encoder cable. Step 6 identifies the cable connections - red for +5VDC, black for ground, and green and yellow for the quadrature output signals A and B.

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Wheel Encoder Installation Guide

The document provides instructions for installing a wheel encoder on a motor in 6 steps. The encoder senses motor rotation and outputs quadrature signals. Step 1 involves preparing the motor tabs for soldering or connectors. Step 2 has the encoder fitted and adhesive backing removed. Step 3 presses the encoder disk onto the motor shaft. Step 4 snaps on the top plastic part. Step 5 inserts the encoder cable. Step 6 identifies the cable connections - red for +5VDC, black for ground, and green and yellow for the quadrature output signals A and B.

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Wheel Encoder Assembly Guide. Updated 02/16/2011

Hardware:
- 1 x GH Motor 7.2vdc 50:1 175rpm (6mm shaft) (GHM-04)
- 1 x Quadrature Motor Encoder (QME-01)

Goal:
- Install a wheel encoder on a motor.

Specs:
- GHM-04 motor RPM under load = 7500 rpm
- Encoder = 120 cycles per revolution
- Encoder = 400 quadrature counts per revolution
- Frequency = 30khz

Image of encoder on motor.

Step 1.
If you going to solder to the motor tabs, it's a good idea to bend them
out of the way before installing the encoder. If you're going to use
push on connectors this step isn't necessary. Be sure to orient the
motor as shown EXACTLY as the raised plastic (name, logo and plus
sign) will prevent the adhesive from making good contact if the
encoder is not applied with the proper orientation.

Figure 1.

Step 2.
Before removing the adhesive backing material, fit the sensor to the
motor as shown. It has to be oriented EXACTLY as shown for proper
fit. When you are happy with the placement, remove the backing and
carefully press it in place. I have not needed the expensive alignment
tool from US Digital to do this, but you have to be careful not to
press it firmly until it is exactly centered. If you are good with your
hands this will be easy. If you have ten thumbs, you might want to
ask for help.

Figure 2.

Step 3.
Simply press the encoder disk onto the motor shaft. Press it down
firmly and this step is complete.

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Figure 3.

Step 4.
Snap on the top plastic part.

Figure 4.

Step 5.
Insert the cable as shown.

Figure 5.

Step 6.
Red = +5vdc
Black = Ground
Green = Output A
Yellow = Output B

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Figure 6.

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