Angle encoders with mechanical fault exclusion for functional safety

HEIDENHAIN Corporation has announced the first and only angle encoders on the market to have a Fault Exclusion for loosening of the mechanical connection. This is a primary prerequisite for encoders meeting Functional Safety standards required for any machines shipped to Europe. Since safety is always a concern for any machine user, now peace of mind can be had, knowing that the encoder won’t break loose during proper use.

HEIDENHAIN’s angle encoders available with this mechanical connection fault exclusion are its RCN series (2xxx, 5xxx and 8xxx models). The RCN absolute encoders are available both standard and Functionally-Safe Certified.

When the RCN encoders are used within proper speed parameters, temperatures, & angular accelerations (and with the addition of a catch ring or spring pins, depending on the coupling method) they achieve a positive mechanical connection which helps eliminate the possibility of the encoder loosening and producing false data.

For more information, vist www.heidenhain.us.