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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 
2.5.6 Q173DPX Manual pulse generator interface module 
Q173DPX receives signals required for Manual pulse and Incremental synchronous 
encoder (Voltage-output/Open-collector type/Differential-output type) input. 
(1) Q173DPX name of parts 
61 2345
ON
Q173DPX
Q173DPX
1
2
3
PLS.A
1
2
3
PLS.B
1
2
3
TREN
PULSER
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5)
6)
2)
1)
3)
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4)
No.
Name Application 
1) Module fixing hook 
Hook used to fix the module to the base unit. 
(Single-motion installation) 
2) Input indicator LED 
Display the input status from the external equipment. 
LED Details 
PLS.A 1 to 3
PLS.B 1 to 3
Display for input signal status of manual 
pulse generator/incremental synchronous 
encoder phases A, B 
TREN 1 to 3 Display for signal status of tracking enable.
The manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous 
encoder phases A, B and tracking enable signal does not 
turn ON without setting Q173DPX in the system setting. 
3) PULSER connector 
Input connector of the Manual pulse generator/Incremental 
synchronous encoder. 
4) Module mounting lever  Used to install the module to the base unit. 
5) Module fixing screw hole
Hole for the screw used to fix to the base unit 
(M312 screw : Purchase from the other supplier) 










