Building instructions for the BIN6 adapter:

(Steps 1. and 2. only for encoders with 1.5V serial interface) 

1. Cut the circuit path (see picture "BIN6_Adapter_Bottom.gif") with a carpet cutter or
with a small Dremel grinder. 

2. Solder the diode (1N4148) on the bottom side of the PCB as shown in the picture 
"BIN6_Adapter_Bottom.gif" (double check that the diode's polarity is as shown in the picture). 
The diode must be soldered before the IC is mounted.

(Scales with 3V serial interface begin here)

3. Mount the IC on the top side of the PCB. Please notice the IC's notch and the mark on the PCB 
before soldering the IC. (see picture "BIN6_Adapter_Top.gif"). 

4. Solder the 100nF capacitor on the top side of the PCB. 

Pin Assignment:

The BIN6 adapter must be connected between the BIN6 scale and the Caliper2PC interface.
To connect the adapter to the interface, a RJ45 patch cable is needed. 4 wires of the 
patch cable are used, the unused wires must be insulated with a shriniking tube or with insulation tape. 
The color assignment as well as the pin assignment are shown in 
the picutres "BIN6_Pin_Assignment_RJ45.gif" and "BIN6_Adapter_Top.gif".

The scale's encoder is connected to the BIN6 adapter with 4 wires as shown in pictures 
"BIN6_Adapter_Top.gif", "BIN6_Adapter_Bottom.gif" and "BIN6_Scale.gif"  


Additional Feature of the BIN6 Adapter:

In addition to its functionality as a signal converter the BIN6 adapter possesses an
input port (Z-Port). It can be used for connecting a home switch, a limit
switch, an edge finder, or a tool length sensor. The input port is active low and
can be triggered by the switch when connecting to GND. The switch states are
recognized and processed in the Caliper2PC software. 


Tip:

The adapter can be built into a 9 pin D-SUB connector. 
Alternatively, the adapter can be covered by a shrinking tube.

  




  