Fermion: 8421 Encoder-Horizontal (Breakout)
Horizontal-orientation absolute position encoder with 16-position 8421 BCD code output, rated 150 mA, 42 V, -40 to 85°C, for industrial control without power-off memory.
Pinout
- 8Official table 2 row 1
8421 BCD code 8 port
Type · Unknown - 4Official table 2 row 2
8421 BCD code 4 port
Type · Unknown - 2Official table 2 row 3
8421 BCD code 2 port
Type · Unknown - 1Official table 2 row 4
8421 BCD code 1 port
Type · Unknown - COfficial table 2 row 5
Common Port-Connect to VCC
Type · Power - XOfficial table 2 row 6
Common Port-Connect to GND
Type · Ground
| Pin | Position | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Official table 2 row 1 | Unknown | 8421 BCD code 8 port |
| 4 | Official table 2 row 2 | Unknown | 8421 BCD code 4 port |
| 2 | Official table 2 row 3 | Unknown | 8421 BCD code 2 port |
| 1 | Official table 2 row 4 | Unknown | 8421 BCD code 1 port |
| C | Official table 2 row 5 | Power | Common Port-Connect to VCC |
| X | Official table 2 row 6 | Ground | Common Port-Connect to GND |
Pin details
6 connections- 8Official table 2 row 1
8421 BCD code 8 port
Unknown - 4Official table 2 row 2
8421 BCD code 4 port
Unknown - 2Official table 2 row 3
8421 BCD code 2 port
Unknown - 1Official table 2 row 4
8421 BCD code 1 port
Unknown - COfficial table 2 row 5
Common Port-Connect to VCC
Power - XOfficial table 2 row 6
Common Port-Connect to GND
Ground
Start wiring
I2C · Analog · 3.3 – 5 V · Bare
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: C, X. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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