How to calculate PWM output signal from shaft encoder using simulink?

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dolpre

Joined Feb 1, 2008
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In my project, i have a shaft encoder sensor from US digital with 12-bit PWM output. How can i measure the speed from this PWM signal if i need to measure forward and backward speed of my dc motor?
 

beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
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Reading and understanding the data sheet is a very useful way to attain understanding. This type of encoder is much more suited to measuring shaft angle than rotational speed.

However, at some point the output will fall to zero. That will always occur at the same rotational angle. The time between the transitions from high to low will give you shaft speed.
 
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