High Performance Optical Encoders

CUI Inc has added three low cost, high performance optical encoders to their broad encoder product offering. The AME, BME, and LME are modular incremental encoders that offer a wide range of resolution and bore options, and can provide voltage or line driver output. Each encoder contains a LED source, an integrated circuit with detectors and circuitry, and an optical disc which rotates between the emitter and detector IC. These encoders can be quickly and easily mounted to a dc motor or used in other feedback required applications.

The AME series has 2 channels with available resolutions of 100, 200, 256, 360, 400, 500, 1000 and 1024 ppr and bore diameters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.35, and 8 mm. This series starts at under $30.00 for 1 piece. The BME series has 3 channels which includes an index pulse with available resolutions of 100, 200, 256, 360, 400, 500, 1000, and 1024 ppr (1000 and 1024 ppr only have 2 channels and no index), and bore diameters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.35, and 8 mm. An optional wide base with 1.81” BC is available as well. This series starts at under $41.00 for 1 piece. The LME series has 3 channels with available resolutions of 1000, 1024, 2000, and 2048 ppr, and bore diameters of 6, 6.35, 8, 10, 14, 19, and 20 mm. Pricing for 1 piece starts at under $43.00 for 1000 or 1024 ppr or under $50.00 for 2000 or 2048 ppr. All orders come with a complementary centering tool.

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