POSITAL has expanded its range of absolute rotary encoders and inclinometers to include support for the common Modbus RTU communications interface. Modbus RTU is a low-cost, easy-to-implement communications protocol that’s commonly used in small to mid-sized control systems (up to 32 nodes). Available for almost four decades, it’s supported by many PLC manufacturers and has […]
Search Results for: absolute inclinometer
New inclinometer for pitch, yaw, and roll feedback from Joral
Joral’s new G-force compensated inclinometer provides feedback for pitch, yaw, and roll. The new technology uses sensor fusion, which is the combining of more than one complementary sensing method. The new Joral SGAM and DGAM incline sensors take input by a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer to provide a 3-axis output for X, Y, and Z […]
Top 25 most searched for terms for March 2009
Here are the top 25 most popular terms for March 2009 as deteremed by user searches.
POSITAL offers encoders, sensors with IP69K environmental protection
POSITAL has expanded its portfolio of rotary encoders and inclinometers (tilt sensors) to include more devices with IP69K level environmental protection. These sensors, which are designed to stand up to repeated exposure to the hot, high-temperature water jets used in pressure washing systems, are now available with a wider range of mechanical options and communications […]
IoT and programmability are leading encoder trends (a Motion Trends Report)
What key trends are driving the encoder market? We put the question to several of the top encoder manufacturers to get their perspective on trends in the encoder industry as well as how developments in other industries are impacting their business. Here’s what they told us. With respect to the IoT and IIoT, what kinds […]
Motion Trends: Robotics, IoT impact encoder design
We asked encoder manufacturers to weigh in on the trends they’re seeing in their industries. Here’s what they had to say. What new design trends are you seeing in areas such as robotics, battery powered designs, automated vehicles, and safety in motion control designs? Jonathan Dougherty Product Specialist HEIDENHAIN HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders are critical components […]
POSITAL Motor Feedback Kit Encoders — now with open-source BiSS interface
Rotary encoder specialist POSITAL has expanded its interface offerings for its magnetic Kit Encoders with support for the nonproprietary open-source BiSS Line communication protocol. This enables the practical implementation of single-cable technology, which is becoming increasingly popular with motor and robot manufacturers. POSITAL’s easy-to-install motor feedback kits, which feature 17-bit electronic resolution, bridge the gap […]
Encoder manufacturers offer more custom, flexible designs
In response to their customer’s requests, encoder manufacturers continue to offer more customization options. We asked encoder manufacturers for their input on encoder trends as well as trends in the motion control industry in general. Here’s what they told us. Has your company added or expanded services to provide more in-house engineering support and upfront […]
Motion applications for transducers and sensors
Transducers and sensors are essential components for data collection, systems monitoring, and control feedback. In motion-control applications, transducers take the form of rotary or linear encoders for position feedback, sensors such as tachometers for speed sensing, and even proximity switches to initiate or halt some machine action. In hydraulic motion control systems, for instance, pressure […]
Dunkermotoren USA unveils STM Solar Tracker Motors
Dunkermotoren (www.dunkermotoren.de) has unveiled its brushless dc motors integrated with fieldbus-enabled motion controllers that have been optimized to reduce installation costs, minimize development time and offer lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in various solar tracking applications. Compared to fixed photovoltaic panel, the STM Solar Tracker effectively increases electric energy production by 30 percent to […]
