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Incremental Encoders

Incremental encoders offer 16 quadrature resolutions from 96 to 4,096 PPR

June 7, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

encoders

CUI Devices’ Motion Group has introduced a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family. Based on the existing AMT11 series package, the new AMT11A series is not subject to silicon related lead-time constraints and can serve as a drop-in replacement for AMT11 encoder models. AMT11A encoders offer 16 quadrature resolutions from 96 to 4,096 […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Incremental Encoders

How do Hall effect sensors work and where are they used in motion applications?

September 21, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Hall effect

The Hall effect is an outcome of the Lorentz force at work. When a thin conductor (or semiconductor) has a steady flow of current running through it and a magnet is placed so that its magnetic field runs perpendicular to this current, the magnetic field of the current reacts to the magnetic field of the […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders, Sensors + Vision

Feedback on stepper motors for better positioning and holding (and less ringing)

January 15, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Feedback-equipped stepper motors are not a complete substitute for servomotors, but they can provide a reliable alternative for many real-world applications. These motion-design solutions improve machine performance without breaking the bank. By Jim Stevens • Product Specialist | POSITAL Inc. Stepper motors are a top choice for many motion and position control applications. They’re available […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Stepper Drives Tagged With: posital

What is a gated index pulse for incremental encoders?

July 7, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

gated index pulse

Incremental encoders typically use two square-wave signals in quadrature (out of phase by 90 degrees) to track position and direction of motion. But because they only track incremental position (not absolute position) they’re not able to determine the true position of the motor and connected equipment after a shut-down or power loss. So most incremental […]

Filed Under: Encoders, FAQs + basics, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders

Quantum Devices encoder + module now simplify BLDC motor commutation setup

November 20, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Quantum Devices Inc. now sells time-saving programming technology that simplifies BLDC communication programming. It’s aimed at reducing production assembly and configuration time for OEMs that need incremental encoders to precisely control the motion and position on axes in equipment they produce. The new offering consists of: A QM35 EZ-Comm low-profile incremental encoder with a full […]

Filed Under: Controls, Encoders, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: quantumdevices

What is a sine encoder (aka sine-cosine encoder)?

October 16, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

sine encoder

A sine encoder is similar to an incremental encoder in design and function. Both devices measure either rotary or linear position changes and direction, and both are available with either optical or magnetic sensing technology. The primary difference between the two is that sine encoders supply position and direction information as 1 Volt peak-to-peak (1 […]

Filed Under: Encoders, FAQs + basics, Featured, Incremental Encoders

Capacitive incremental encoders support shaft sizes to 5/8 in.

September 12, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

encoders

CUI’s Motion Group has added a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 in.). The AMT13 series, based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: CUI Inc.

Miniature rotary encoder boasts high resolution and built-in brushless dc motor commutation

August 9, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Quantum Devices Inc. now offers a new miniaturized commutating/incremental optical encoder option. The new QM22 series of incremental encoders offers a super compact 22-mm diameter and a 12.4-mm thickness. These are suitable for high-volume OEM applications and fit on NEMA 11 BLDC servo motors. The QM22 offers high resolution and a great variety of electrical […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: quantumdevices

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces ENI58PL configurable incremental rotary encoder

April 12, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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The newly released ENI58PL series incremental rotary encoder from Pepperl+Fuchs offers incredible efficiency for a wide range of applications. IO-Link enables custom configuration, making it possible to commission machinery and equipment even faster. ENI58PL boasts flexible configuration options and a wide range of use cases-from classic industrial applications, such as precise positioning in the automotive industry and applications in wind power […]

Filed Under: Incremental Encoders Tagged With: Pepperl+Fuchs

POSITAL adds to its range of kit encoders

December 5, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

POSITAL is expanding its line of kit encoder solutions for motion control applications to satisfy a wider range of needs faced by machine builders, system integrators, and motor manufacturers. Kit encoders are component-level products, designed to be built into motors or other types of equipment where real-time measurement of rotary position (angular displacement) or rotational […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: fraba

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