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HEIDENHAIN’s 1000 Series Rotary Encoders

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Opening up the market for innovations in the automation, medicine and electronics equipment industries, HEIDENHAIN Corporation presents a new generation of rotary encoders with IP 64 protection, absolute position-value formation and functional safety, all within a 35 mm diameter housing size. These small rotary encoders are known as... [Read more]

ControlLogix Interface Communicates with EnDat Sensors

Terryville, CT – A direct interface to EnDat position encoders is now available for the 1756 ControlLogix PLC. The AMCI 7272 module is a digital, bidirectional interface for EnDat encoders, with features including latch inputs, onboard diagnostics, and read/write access. Utilizing Rockwell Automation licensed technology, the 7272 EnDat Interface... [Read more]

LEINE & LINDE Uses Early Warning System in Encoder Series

Strängnäs, Sweden – In order to avoid false diagnoses, costly downtime and prevent sudden failures of rotary encoders in modern machinery, LEINE & LINDE offers a unique integrated early warning system called ADS™ (”Advanced Diagnostic System”) in its 800 Series of rotary encoders. These specially equipped encoders are gaining attention... [Read more]

Stainless Steel Encoders from Leine & Linde

Strängnäs, Sweden – In consideration of machines and equipment used in harsh environments, Leine & Linde now offer stainless steel versions of all their measurement fieldbus encoders with shaft. Available interfaces are PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet™ and CANopen.Conventional rotary encoders are not suitable for harsh environments where corrosive... [Read more]

Incremental Rotary Encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs

TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces RVS58S Incremental Rotary Encoders with integrated safety technology. RVS58S encoders with self-diagnostics are specifically designed for use in safety aligned systems up to SIL3 in accordance with IEC 61508, performance level “e” in accordance with IEC 13849, and Category 4 in accordance with DIN EN 954-1.... [Read more]

Leine & Linde Offers Robust Encoder with DeviceNet™

Strängnäs, Sweden – Leine & Linde is now introducing the availability of DeviceNet™ in the Leine & Linde 600 series, the highly robust ø 58 mm fieldbus encoder series. This support for fieldbus interfaces extends the range of applications for this already useful absolute rotary encoder.This Leine & Linde series supports 13-bit... [Read more]

Inductive Rotary Encoders for Resolver Systems

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The inductive rotary encoders of the HEIDENHAIN ExI 1100 series are now available in versions whose mating dimensions are the same as those of common types of resolvers. Depending on the respective applications and accuracy requirements, inductive or optical absolute encoders are now possible as high resolution alternatives to resolvers.... [Read more]

NorthStar HDN and HDP Shaft-less Encoders

Gurnee, IL – Dynapar announces the introduction of the NorthStar HDN and HDP series of shaft-less encoders. The new encoders feature true non-contact sensing technology that eliminates encoder shafts, bearings, and seals. As a result, the encoder is highly reliable, compact, completely sealed, and easy to integrate into existing applications.Coupling... [Read more]

World’s Smallest Rotary Encoder

MicroMo Electronics, Inc. announces the expansion of its encoder product line with the addition of its PA2-50. Leading the way again in miniature motor feedback development, MicroMo now provides a high-resolution, low current-draw optical encoder in a 6mm diameter package.Blending the best technologies, the PA2-50 expands possibilities for applications... [Read more]

Heavy Duty Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder

Newbury Park, CA – Micronor’s new MR316 ZapFREE™ Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder is designed for heavy duty, industrial motor drive applications requiring high reliability, EMI immunity, ATEX compliance, IP66 ingress protection and even operation in extreme temperatures. The sensor is size 90mm and features large 12mm Æ shaft and extra heavy duty... [Read more]