User manual
Publication 2092-UM001D-EN-P — July 2005
Ultra1500 Connector Data   2-15
line loss detection using exclusive-OR gates that can be disabled in Ultraware if 
electrical noise results in nuisance faults. 
Figure 2.11
Schematic of the Motor Encoder Inputs
The following table provides a description of the A, B, and I inputs. 
Hall Inputs
The Ultra1500 uses Hall signals to initialize the commutation angle for 
sinusoidal commutation with incremental encoders. Hall signals must be 
single-ended and can be either open collector type or TTL type. Figure 2.12 
shows the configuration of the Hall inputs (S1, S2, and S3). 
Figure 2.12
Hall Input Configuration
Parameter Description Minimum Maximum
A, B, and I  
ON State  
Input Voltage
Input voltage difference between the + input 
and the - input that is detected as an ON 
state. 
+1.0V +7.0V
A, B, and I  
OFF State  
Input Voltage
Input voltage difference between the + input 
and the - input that is detected as an OFF 
state. 
-1.0V -7.0V
Common Mode  
Input Voltage
Potential difference between any encoder 
signal and logic ground.
-7.0V +12.0V
DC Current Draw Current draw into the + or - input. -30 mA 30 mA
A, B Input Signal 
Frequency
Frequency of the A or B signal inputs. The 
count frequency is 4 times this frequency, 
since the circuitry counts all four transitions.
—4 MHz
-
+
A-
A+
220 Ω
DS34C86
74HCT86
A
A
Line Loss
13V
13V
0.001 µF
0.001 µF
4.7 kΩ
Ultra1500 Drive
S1
0.01 µF
74HCT14
Logic Ground
1 kΩ
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