Stay up to date on the latest innovations in optical encoders for motion control. Motion Control Tips provides engineers and industry professionals with current news about encoders, optical encoders and other motion control components. Browse the news articles below for the latest information.
CUI Introduces World’s Smallest Optical Encoder
November 3, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Encoders
TUALATIN, OR – CUI Inc announces the release of the MES3 series, the latest in their line of high performance micro optical encoders. Claimed to be the world’s smallest shaft-type optical encoder, the MES3 has a 5 mm body diameter and a 1.5 mm shaft diameter. The series is ideal for use in medical and robotics applications where size is critical. Smaller than a pencil eraser, it is able to provide very precise position and speed information in motion control systems, rivaling the performance of encoders more than three times its size. The MES3 is available with resolutions of 64 or 1024 PPR with an option of line driver or open collector output signals. Additional features include an operating temperature range of 0~60°C and max speed of 6,000 RPM.
For product information including specs and 3D models visit http://www.cui.com/adtemplate.asp?invky=580974.
CUI Inc
www.cui.com
US Digital E8P Optical Kit Encoder
May 5, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Encoders
US Digital announces the release of its latest encoder in a line of high performance, low cost solutions for motor feedback applications: the model E8P.
The E8P is specifically designed to fit on NEMA Size 11 motor frames and provides incremental encoder feedback information. The E8P’s unique collet style, push on hubdisk assembly eliminates the need to rely upon the set screw to retain the code wheel to a shaft. Standard bore sizes range from 3mm up to 7mm; single ended and differential outputs are readily available. If you have a size 11 stepper motor which requires encoder feedback, the E8P is the ideal product for your application. The E8P pricing starts at $33.95 for quantity 1 and is $16.95 at 100 units. US Digital encoders are available to ship the same day if the order is received before 1:00pm Pacific Time.
US Digital
www.usdigital.com
2-bit Quadrature High Quality Encoder
March 24, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
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CUI Inc introduces a new panel mount optical encoder that has a 2-bit quadrature resolution and can be used in a wide variety of applications. The C14 series is of high quality with a clean, crisp square wave output and no plastic components. Possible applications include audio, aircraft, medical and test equipment, or as a replacement for a panel mount potentiometer.
The C14 series has a 16 or 32 angle of throw position along with three shaft options that include 3.175 mm with slotted end, 6 mm diameter round, and 6.35 mm with D-cut. Detent options include 16, 32, or non-detent. A push switch is available and there are four termination options including solder holes, 130 mm cable with connector, pcb mount, and panel mount. The C14 series will be available through Digi-Key soon with prices starting at under $23 per unit. Please contact CUI directly for OEM pricing.
High Performance Optical Encoders
November 20, 2008 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Encoders
CUI Inc has added three low cost, high performance optical encoders to their broad encoder product offering. The AME, BME, and LME are modular incremental encoders that offer a wide range of resolution and bore options, and can provide voltage or line driver output. Each encoder contains a LED source, an integrated circuit with detectors and circuitry, and an optical disc which rotates between the emitter and detector IC. These encoders can be quickly and easily mounted to a dc motor or used in other feedback required applications.
The AME series has 2 channels with available resolutions of 100, 200, 256, 360, 400, 500, 1000 and 1024 ppr and bore diameters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.35, and 8 mm. This series starts at under $30.00 for 1 piece. The BME series has 3 channels which includes an index pulse with available resolutions of 100, 200, 256, 360, 400, 500, 1000, and 1024 ppr (1000 and 1024 ppr only have 2 channels and no index), and bore diameters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.35, and 8 mm. An optional wide base with 1.81” BC is available as well. This series starts at under $41.00 for 1 piece. The LME series has 3 channels with available resolutions of 1000, 1024, 2000, and 2048 ppr, and bore diameters of 6, 6.35, 8, 10, 14, 19, and 20 mm. Pricing for 1 piece starts at under $43.00 for 1000 or 1024 ppr or under $50.00 for 2000 or 2048 ppr. All orders come with a complementary centering tool.
