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5 encoders on one cDAQ 9178

I have five encoders I want to read simultaneously using a cDAQ 9178. Is there a way this can be done even though there are only 4 counters. These are quadrature encoders, non-indexing. Thanks!

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Hello Citabria,

 

One posible workaround will be using a digital I/O module (ex 9401) and use the digital line to read the encoders by software. You can check th elink below:

 

Read Quadrature Encoder in Software Time

 

Regards

 

Mart G

 

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