by Jarrod Orszulak, Product Manager, POSITAL-FRABA The latest programmable encoders offer both incremental and absolute functionality on one hardware platform and can be programmed with a WiFi connection. Programmable incremental encoders have become more common recently. This is largely due to the fact that the measurement characteristics of the device (number of pulses per rotation, […]
Absolute Encoders
FAQ: What is the difference between absolute and incremental encoders?
Rotary encoders track speed and position. Absolute and incremental encoders both do this, but operate differently and have different methods of implementation. Rotary incremental encoders work by generating a series of pulses during movement. The encoder disc (sporting marks or slots) attaches to a power-transmission shaft, and a stationary pickup device mounts nearby. When the […]
Sendix absolute: EtherCAT conformance tested second generation encoders with minimum cycle time
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Kübler introduces the latest generation of the Sendix absolute EtherCAT encoders with the shortest bus cycle time for EtherCAT currently available, with a position update every 62.5 μs. The new EtherCAT encoders from Kübler are faster than other devices available on the market. The shorter cycle time of the new Sendix absolute EtherCAT encoders allows […]
“MT” Series Integrated Servo System from Moog
Moog Animatics is proud to announce the availability of the Multi Turn Absolute Encoder options for our “MT” series motors. This option is a hardware-specific internal change with a required external battery for back-up to allow tracking of shaft position when no power is being applied to the SmartMotor. The “MT” series products may be […]
Netzers New DS-25 Lightweight Miniature Absolute Rotary Encoder
Rotary Electric Encoders™ from Netzer provide exceptionally accurate, high resolution, absolute position with miniature to wide diameter hollow shaft and are available with analog or digital outputs. The holistic structure of the Electric Encoder™ provides generous mounting tolerance, thus obviating the need for internal ball bearings. The lack of bearings and components such as flexible […]
How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application
Updated June 2016 by Lisa Eitel || by Joe Kimbrell, Product manager, Drives, Motors and Motion, AutomationDirect Encoders are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of motor shaft speed and other mechanical motion. They provide information required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as positioning a rotary table, pick […]
MRI-Compatible Absolute Rotary Encoder with 13-Bit Res
Micronor introduces the MRI-compatible fiber optic absolute rotary encoder system. The all-optical, non-metallic MR338 passive sensor provides precision absolute angular measurement from 0° to 360° with 13-bit (8192 count) resolution and 12-bit multi-turn tracking . A duplex multimode fiber optic link connects the passive MR338 Sensor to the active MR330 Controller Module installed outside the […]
BEI Sensors Launches New Website
BEI Sensors announces the launch of its fully redesigned website that features improved navigation and functionality. Visitors can easily access an extensive product portfolio with detailed information on optical and magnetic encoders, potentiometers, Hall effect sensors, and a variety of other related position sensing products. The website provides visitors several ways to quickly find product […]
Nidec Avtron Automation Launches Line of Avtron Absolute Encoders
Nidec Avtron Automation Corporation is proud to announce the launch of its new line of Avtron absolute encoders. The product offerings are available as optical or magnetic, shafted or hollow shaft, single-turn or multi-turn absolute encoders. The advantage of absolute encoders is that they retain their position even when powered off – they keep track […]
HEIDENHAIN Encoders with Fanuc Interface
HEIDENHAIN’s product range of absolute rotary encoders of the 400 Series are now available with interface to Fanuc controls. These encoders are particularly suitable for use on servo axes and spindles in machine tools, and feature integral bearings and stator or separate shaft couplings. Designed specifically for direct connection to Fanuc controls with α and […]
