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Absolute Encoders

How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application

November 4, 2013 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

optical-rotary-encoder

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 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Linear Encoders, Mechanical PT, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: AutomationDirect, Baumer, BEI Sensors, Dynapar, Encoder Products Co., HEIDENHAIN, Leine & Linde, Renishaw, usdigital

MRI-Compatible Absolute Rotary Encoder with 13-Bit Res

August 21, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

MRI-Encoder

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 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Rotary Encoders

BEI Sensors Launches New Website

June 28, 2013 By MCTips Staff Leave a Comment

bei sensors-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 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Linear Encoders, Rotary Encoders, Sensors + Vision Tagged With: BEI Sensors

Nidec Avtron Automation Launches Line of Avtron Absolute Encoders

June 3, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders Tagged With: Nidec Avtron

HEIDENHAIN Encoders with Fanuc Interface

April 18, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: HEIDENHAIN

CDx Series Absolute Encoders deliver high system performance

October 9, 2012 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

TR Electronic’s CDx Series Absolute Encoders deliver high system performance with a low probability of failure and features a Safety Integrity Level of 3 (SIL3). The CDx Series is also suitable for applications that need redundancy with diverse combinations of interface options available. On top of that, the CDx Series features options for a solid […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders Tagged With: TR Electronic

Renishaw RESOLUTE UHV encoder offers clean RGA

July 16, 2012 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has introduced the world’s first true-absolute optical encoder suitable for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments — the RESOLUTE UHV. Constructed from clean vacuum-compatible adhesives and materials, the all-new RESOLUTE UHV optical encoder delivers proven clean residual gas analysis (RGA) and low outgassing rates, making it suitable for high performance scientific and semiconductor applications that […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: Renishaw

Baumer launches compact absolute encoder series MHAD

November 28, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Baumer (www.baumer.com) has unveiled its small absolute encoder series MHAD, which seamlessly combines the functional capabilities of an absolute encoder with the product benefits of narrow dimensions. With a very compact design, the encoder measures only 50 mm in diameter and 20 mm deep. This makes the encoder easy to fit into tight areas where […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: Baumer

What are Absolute Encoders? Technical Summary for Motion Engineers

October 6, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Encoders can be either absolute or incremental. Absolute encoders have a unique code for each shaft position. Or in other words, every position of an absolute encoder is distinctive. The absolute encoder interprets a system of coded tracks to create position information where no two positions are identical. Another feature is that absolute encoders do […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, FAQs + basics

Avago’s latest absolute encoder features a modular package

September 8, 2011 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Avago Technologies (www.avagotech.com), one of the world’s leading suppliers of analog interface components for industrial, consumer and commercial applications, has introduced the new AEAT-9000 ultra-precision absolute encoder, which delivers outstanding accuracy for smooth motor drive performance. Available in a modular package, this high-resolution absolute optical encoder can be mounted in space-limited locations with several mounting […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders

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