**Prices were valid at the time the video was released and are subject to change. Welcome to Kickstart where you get to see new products here at AutomationDirect. Today I am going to show you our new High speed optical isolators from our friends at FACTS engineering. There are 2 new parts, an FC-ISO-C – with open collector output and FC-ISO-D with differential line driver output. These are typically used in encoder applications where connecting up between an encoder and a high speed input module on say… one of our PLC’s, a servo controller or even a variable frequency drive. These FC series signal conditioners offer isolation between the input and output to help eliminate electrical noise.

The FC-ISO-C Inputs are single ended open collector, NPN, or differential line driver encoders. They have complementary inputs and are rated for 4.5 to 7.5 and 12 to 26VDC at frequency response up to 1MHz. Optical isolation separates the input signals from three complementary open collector outputs rated for 5 to 36VDC that can be used in single ended configurations. The FC-ISO-D Inputs are single ended open collector, NPN or differential line driver encoders. They have complementary inputs and are rated for 4.5 to 7.5 and 12 to 26 VDC at frequency response up to 1 MHz Optical isolation separates the input signals from three differential line driver rated for 5 VDC. #Totem pole output vs open collector on encoder driver Both isolators are setup via dipswitches located on the top here and bottom here (Zoom in). These are the same style hardware as some of our communications and signal conditioners which are slim line housing. They are DIN rail mountable or direct panel mountable via these mounting holes located on the tabs. You can find the agency approvals and specs for these FC Series encoder signal conditioners/opto isolators on our website at: Don’t forget: we sell other signal conditioners and isolator as well. #Totem pole output vs open collector on encoder series

#Totem pole output vs open collector on encoder series.

#Totem pole output vs open collector on encoder driver.

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