
iS7 Encoder Setup
Purpose
This document serves as a supplement to the complete iS7 User Manual. It shows how to install and setup the iS7 VFD to
utilize an encoder option board (P/N: 64110002). This option card supports line driver and open collector type encoders.
Card Installation
1. Remove the front cover of the iS7 to expose the option slot highlighted below.
2. The encoder option card is installed by lining the card up with the option connector and sliding to the right. Ensure
that the pins are lined up properly; the card should slide in easily and fit flush with the plastic cover.
3. Tighten the included screw to hold the card in place.
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Positive A channel pulse (A)
Negative A channel pulse (/A)
Positive B channel pulse (B)
Negative B channel pulse (/B)
Ground connection, common for DC supplies below.
Return Pulse for channel A and B (open collector
output)
Set to line driver or open collector based on installed encoder
Leave at A+B if using both channels
Set to rated motor voltage
1-All **This will rotate the motor, ensure motor is uncoupled from the
load**
LD 12V = Line Driver 12VDC
Wiring
Wire the motors encoder wires to the encoder card using the below reference table.
The encoder card supports line driver type and open collector type encoders. Be sure to set the switch pictured below to
the correct setting depending on the applied encoder.
COMP, OC = Complementary/ Open collector
LD 5V = Line Driver 5VDC
Parameter Setup
It is imperative to setup the below parameters and conduct and autotune to ensure proper operation of the iS7 with
encoder feedback.
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Troubleshooting
Encoder direction error
If during the auto tuning process an encoder direction message is received.
• Is motor direction correct? Verify the motor direction is correct; FWD on keypad should match forward running for
the application. If it is incorrect, swap the U and W motor wires and run the tune again. If the motor direction is
correct set APO-05=- (A + B) and run the tune again.
• Parameter APO-08 will display the encoder’s frequency. While running FWD this should display a positive
frequency close to the commanded reference. While running REV it will go negat i ve. You can also turn the motor
by hand while stopped and view the feedback.
Motor is not getting up to speed or is pulling high amperage
If the VFDs output speed is not matching the command reference or the motor is pulling high amps.
• Check the encoder wiring. If B+ and B- are swapped, for example, this symptom can occur.
• Confirm that encoder P PR s et in APO-06 matches the encoder’s nameplate.
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