Encoder Wiring Diagram

Before You Begin

Safety: Stop the machine, follow the site lockout/tagout procedure, verify that hazardous energy is controlled, and release or secure stored mechanical and pneumatic energy before opening a panel, removing a guard, or adjusting components. Electrical work must be performed by a qualified technician.

Encoders are normally wired to an encoder block, which connects to a VC1 through an Ethernet cable. On some systems, including certain SmartConveyors, the encoder connects directly and its cable must be terminated with an RJ45 plug.

Below is the wiring diagram for encoder blocks.

Note the “1” and “8” on either side of the green terminals. Use these numbers to confirm the terminal orientation before connecting wires.

Confirm the Result

After restoring the machine through the approved startup procedure, confirm that the position or count changes in the correct direction, returns consistently, and reaches the commanded value without an encoder, calibration, or overrun warning.

If the issue remains, record the exact on-screen message, affected component, indicator-light state, and the last change made. Provide those details to Enventek Technical Support; do not repeatedly recalibrate or replace parts without identifying the cause.