{"id":1719,"date":"2017-03-08T15:35:34","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T15:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/basics-io-integrated-motor-products\/"},"modified":"2017-03-08T15:35:34","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T15:35:34","slug":"basics-io-integrated-motor-products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/basics-io-integrated-motor-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics of I\/O for Integrated Motor products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction: Sinking or Sourcing<\/h2>\n\n\r\nThe terms sinking and sourcing are used in the Liberty MDrive I\/O description to describe the configuration of the I\/O point with regards to the current flow through the device when active.\r\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sinking: Voltage &#8220;sinks&#8221; the current to ground.<\/li><li>Sourcing: Voltage &#8220;sources&#8221; the current from a voltage &#8220;source.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinking Inputs<\/h3>\n\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_input_basics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_input_basics.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_input_basics.png?resize=320%2C189&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinking Output<\/h3>\n\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_output_basics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_output_basics.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sink_output_basics.png?resize=320%2C189&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liberty* Connection Examples<\/h2>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinking input<\/h3>\n\n\r\nThe sink\/source operation of the inputs is determined by the reference potential seen at the input reference input. For sinking input operation, the input reference should be connected to the  VDC side of a  5 to  24 VDC supply.\r\n\r\n\n<strong>Sinking input &#8211; Switch<\/strong>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sinking_input_lmd.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sinking_input_lmd.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sinking_input_lmd.png?resize=320%2C99&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sinking_input_lmd.png?resize=400%2C123&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<strong>Open-Collector (NPN) Sinking Interface<\/strong>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sinking_input_lmd.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sinking_input_lmd.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 520w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sinking_input_lmd.png?resize=320%2C86&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sinking_input_lmd.png?resize=400%2C108&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sourcing input<\/h3>\n\n\r\nFor sourcing input operation, the input reference should be connected to the return (GND) side of a  5 to  24 VDC supply.\r\n\r\n\n<strong>Sourcing Input &#8211; Switch<\/strong>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sourcing_input_lmd.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sourcing_input_lmd.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sourcing_input_lmd.png?resize=320%2C99&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/switch_sourcing_input_lmd.png?resize=400%2C123&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<strong>Open-Collector (PNP) Sourcing Interface<\/strong>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sourcing_input_lmd.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sourcing_input_lmd.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 520w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sourcing_input_lmd.png?resize=320%2C87&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sourcing_input_lmd.png?resize=400%2C108&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analog input<\/h3>\n\n\r\nThe Analog input may be interfaced to devices outputting the following signal types and used to control applications such as Speed control, torque control, program interactions.:\r\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>0 to  5 VDC<\/li><li>0 to  20 VDC<\/li><li>0 to 30 mA<\/li><li>4 to 20 mA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/analog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/analog.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/analog.png?resize=320%2C100&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/analog.png?resize=400%2C126&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry-contact type power outputs<\/h3>\n\n\r\nThe outputs of the Liberty* MDrive are isolated, dry contact outputs with a voltage range of -24 to  24 VDC and current rating of -100 to  100 mA.\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_sink.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_sink.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_sink.png?resize=320%2C92&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_sink.png?resize=400%2C115&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_src.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_src.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_src.png?resize=320%2C92&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/out_src.png?resize=400%2C115&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signal (trip) output<\/h3>\n\n\r\nThe trip output is a high speed, low current output which can be connected as either open-collector or open-emitter. As this output current range max is 5.5 mA, it should not be used with inductive loads, but only as a signal indicator.\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/attention.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/attention.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/attention.png?resize=320%2C100&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/attention.png?resize=400%2C125&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinking I\/O\r\nA sinking device provides a path for the current to ground. Terms used to describe sinking devices include NPN, Open Collector, Normally High, and IEC Negative Logic.<\/h3>\n\n\r\nThe Motion Control device&#8217;s I\/O points are programmable as sinking or sourcing, general purpose or dedicated functions with the active state programmable as HIGH or LOW.\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/sinking_input.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1717\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sourcing I\/O<\/h3>\n\n\r\nA sourcing device provides the power or a positive potential to an I\/O point. Sourcing devices &#8216;push&#8217; the current through the load. Other terms used to describe sourcing devices include PNP, Open Emitter, Normally Low, and IEC Positive Logic.\r\n\r\nNote that sourcing outputs are only available on Motion Control devices equipped with Plus2 expanded features.\r\n\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/srcing_io.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1718\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n*Previously Lexium\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Sinking or Sourcing Sinking Inputs Sinking Output Liberty* Connection Examples Sinking input Sourcing input Analog input Dry-contact type power outputs Signal (trip) output Sinking I\/O A sinking device provides a path for the current to ground. Terms used to describe sinking devices include NPN, Open Collector, Normally High, and IEC Negative Logic. 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