How do you check encoder status during initial setup?

• A. By resetting the controller.
• B. By checking pin indicators on the tool.
• C. Through the diagnostics or controller's status page and encoders readouts.
• D. By listening to audible motor cues.

Answer: (C)

You verify encoder status by using the controller’s diagnostics or status page, which shows encoder readouts for each axis, including counts, resolution, and any faults. This real-time feedback lets you confirm the encoders are responding correctly, the wiring is intact, and there are no encoder errors before you proceed with jogging or precise positioning. Resetting the controller doesn’t provide ongoing feedback about encoder health, pin indicators aren’t a standard or reliable way to assess encoders, and listening to audible motor cues won’t give the precise encoder status needed. So, the diagnostics or status page with encoder readouts is the best approach.