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Diverse-redundant absolute encoders for safety-critical applications from POSITAL

June 30, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Sensor manufacturer POSITAL has introduced an inexpensive and flexible alternative for safety-critical motion control systems. Supplementing its existing range of formally certified SIL safety encoders, the new ‘diverse-redundant absolute encoders’, based on non-certified standard components, are a suitable choice for many installations where functional safety is required.

When combined with functional safety PLCs, these devices are suitable for applications that are required to conform to Performance Level/  PL d, Cat. 3, according to ISO 13849. ‘Redundancy’ means that these devices contain two independent sensor systems. Measurements from these two systems ​​are processed by a functional safety PLC. If both measured values are the same ​​(within defined tolerances), safe operation is assumed. If there are deviations, the controlling PLC triggers an alarm – with the option of transitioning the system to a defined safe condition. To be on the safe side, POSITAL makes use of a combination of magnetic and optical sensor technology – the key words are diverse redundancy. Applications for the new safety-ready encoders range from heavy construction equipment and mobile machines, through crane technology and elevators, to complex stage technology for theatrical or film productions.

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Instead of installing the redundant systems in separate housings, POSITAL has chosen a clever all-in-one solution. The new devices are designed as space and cost-saving tandem encoders. The magnetic and optical sensor elements are integrated in a compact housing (58 mm in diameter) that’s easy to install. Resolution is 16 bits per revolution. Like other products in the modular POSITAL portfolio, the encoders are available with a wide variety of mechanical options. The spectrum ranges from robust housings, designed for protection levels up to IP67, through different connector types, to many flange and shaft variants (hollow or solid shaft). Communications is through the well-established CANopen interface.

The new safety-ready encoders are suitable for harsh environments and a wide temperature range. Magnetic encoder technology is inherently robust, while the optical components have been specially protected against condensation by the addition of an extra membrane. Both sensor elements, optical and magnetic, are absolute encoders that measure the position value in single and in multi-turn mode – absolutely battery- and maintenance-free. 

For more information, visit www.posital.com. 

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