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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2005
Mikiya Teraguchi, Kawasaki, JP;
Mikiya Teraguchi, Kawasaki, JP;
Mitutoyo Corporation, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
An encoder includes: a detector; an A/D converter for performing A/D conversion for a two-phase analog signal output from the detector; an error correction circuit for correcting an error of the two-phase analog signal; an interpolation circuit for performing interpolation from the corrected result of A/D conversion; a memory for storing correction data; and a central processing unit (CPU) having communication means. The result of A/D conversion of the two-phase analog signal is sent by the communication means to an external personal computer. The error of sine and cosine signals from a predetermined value is detected by the personal computer and is sent by the communication means. The encoder performs interpolation in which the error is corrected by using the received correction data. Thus, it is possible to perform signal adjustment without observing a display screen of an oscilloscope, while confirming a status of signal adjustment in a non-stepped manner. This enables optimum adjustment and confirmation to be performed, and reduces an interpolation error caused by adjustment of the encoder signal.