Encoders

Schaumburg, Ill. – HEIDENHAIN’s newest angle encoder, the ERO 6000, features a flat design, no integral bearing and a small scanning head. It’s ideal for use in many metrology systems, in compact rotary tables and high dynamic applications such as air bearing spindles, laser trackers and robot arms.  The compact scanning head of the ERO 6000... [Read more]

For reliable and accurate angle measurements in various microcontroller-based applications, Austriamicrosystems (www.austriamicrosystems.com) has unveiled the AS5048 14-bit magnetic rotary encoder chip, which is designed with a PWM output and an I2C or SPI interface. The AS5048 enables for a one time programming of the zero position, using a simple... [Read more]

Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has proudly announced that its Resolute absolute optical encoder can now be used in linear formats with Mitsubishi serial communication protocol. This enables the optical encoder to be utilized with Mitsubishi’s MELSERVO-J4 line of servo amplifiers, which are commonly used in various industries such as flat panel display... [Read more]

Heidenhain (www.heidenhain.com) has introduced its latest EBI 1135 absolute inductive rotary encoder, catering to a growing number of applications that demand multi-turn variants of absolute encoders that are sturdy as resolvers yet low in cost, and provides features beyond those offered by resolvers. The company’s new encoder is integrated with the... [Read more]

Johannes Huebner GmbH (www.huebner-giessen.com) has developed a new range of magnetic encoders that can be installed without housings or bearings. The new MAG(-G) 50-1200 magnetic encoders can transmit interference-free signals under extreme conditions while its system has been specifically designed to withstand shocks and vibration. This new technology... [Read more]

Baumer (www.baumer.com) has announced the release of its HOG 86 series of redundant optical incremental encoders, which are ideal for applications requiring reliable motor/generator feedback as well as speed and position control. The new encoders feature dies cast housing that offers C4 protection from corrosion. With IP66 rating, the encoders can withstand... [Read more]

The new DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor from Arcus Technology (www.arcus-technology.com) integrates Renishaw’s (www.renishaw.com) magnetic encoder chip for real-time position verification. Its compact size enables the motor to stay within the NEMA 11 standard, which is the 1.1-inch-square form factor. A 16-microstep driver, the DMX-K-SA-11 is capable of... [Read more]

Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators,... [Read more]

SICK (www.sick.com) has introduced its first rotary encoders that feature a built-in Ethernet IP interfaces at the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The AFM60 multi-turn and AFS60 single-turn absolute encoders utilize the Ethernet interfaces to monitor networks and for diagnostics. Its integrated diagnostic functions include monitoring the internal temperature... [Read more]

Posital (www.posital.com) has integrated a bit parallel interface to its range of OCD optical encoders, ensuring a reliable, fast transfer of angular position into higher level controllers. These make them suitable for use in remote regions, as they offer easy diagnosis options that come with simple tools. The OCD optical encoders are based on a single... [Read more]