In the recent past, HEIDENHAINs ERM rotary encoder series has had great success with installations on machine tools, such as on the C axis of lathes and the main spindle on milling machines. Now, due to the higher demand for accuracy on varying rotary and tilting axes, HEIDENHAIN has developed the ERM 2200 magnetic rotary […]
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KMA36 universal magnetic encoder
The KMA36 universal magnetic encoder from Measurement Specialties, Inc. seamlessly combines a magnetoresistive sensor array with an analog-to-digital converter and signal processing in a compact TSSOP package. Using an Anisotropic Magneto Resistive (AMR) technology, the contactless sensor measures the incremental positions along a 5 mm linear magnetic pole strip and magnetic field angle of an external […]
AS5048 14-bit magnetic encoder ideal for noisy environment applications
For reliable and accurate angle measurements in various microcontroller-based applications, Austriamicrosystems (www.austriamicrosystems.com) has unveiled the AS5048 14-bit magnetic rotary encoder chip, which is designed with a PWM output and an I2C or SPI interface. The AS5048 enables for a one time programming of the zero position, using a simple I2C or SPI command only. The […]
Johannes Huebner’s magnetic encoders require no bearings or housings
Johannes Huebner GmbH (www.huebner-giessen.com) has developed a new range of magnetic encoders that can be installed without housings or bearings. The new MAG(-G) 50-1200 magnetic encoders can transmit interference-free signals under extreme conditions while its system has been specifically designed to withstand shocks and vibration. This new technology serves as an alternative to traditional optical […]
Arcus DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor features Renishaw magnetic encoder chip
The new DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor from Arcus Technology (www.arcus-technology.com) integrates Renishaw’s (www.renishaw.com) magnetic encoder chip for real-time position verification. Its compact size enables the motor to stay within the NEMA 11 standard, which is the 1.1-inch-square form factor. A 16-microstep driver, the DMX-K-SA-11 is capable of 1/16, 1/4, 1/2 or full microsteps in three varying […]
Non-magnetic Encoders for High Magnetic Field Environments from NUMERIK JENA
Jena, Germany – NUMERIK JENA, sister company of HEIDENHAIN, now offers a line of linear and rotary encoders that are non-magnetic and that have been tested in environments up to 6 Tesla and have no influence on the machine environment. The encoders also can withstand this high magnetic environment without loss of accuracy or resolution […]
Avago’s Hall-effect magnetic encoder suitable for industrial applications
Avago Technologies (www.avagotech.com) has introduced the highest-resolution Hall-effect magnetic encoder in the market that provides up to 16-bit resolution for accurate angle measurement on a full 360 degrees rotation, the AEAT-6600-T16 encoder. Delivering robust performance required by applications in harsh environments, the new encoder is suitable for motor feedback and valve control, robotics, contactless rotary […]
Haydon’s incremental magnetic encoder an alternative to optical encoder
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inc. (www.haydonkerk.com) has introduced a new magnetic encoder that utilizes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry on single chip. It is available on the one-inch Series 25000 linear actuator. Fully enclosed and extremely compact, the incremental encoder includes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry from a single […]
Timken Launches High-Resolution Magnetic Encoder
CANTON, OH — The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has launched a new packaged, industrial magnetic encoder designed to provide increased reliability and performance over conventional optical encoders, especially in high-shock and vibration conditions. “This technology lets the plant engineer sleep at night, knowing his or her operation won’t go down from a common encoder failure” […]
Magnetic ring encoder features functional safety for machine tool applications
HEIDENHAIN’s new absolute modular magnetic angle encoder is for applications needing contamination-resistant encoders with functional safety (FS) for machine feedback. This new ECM 2400 encoder supplements HEIDENHAIN’s portfolio of absolute angle encoders and is designed for machine tool applications that require a sturdy encoder with medium accuracy. The ECM 2400 is suitable for applications with […]
