POSITAL’s high-performance IXARC optical rotary encoders are now available with EtherCAT communications interfaces. EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a special form of industrial Ethernet that eliminates the unpredictable transmission delays that characterize ‘standard’ Ethernet networks. EtherCAT networks ensure very rapid communications between a controller and other devices within a control system so that […]
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POSITAL introduces new high-performance IXARC encoders
POSITAL-FRABA has revolutionized the world of rotary encoders. The new IXARC encoders combine the accuracy and dynamic response of optical encoders with the ruggedness and compact form factor of magnetic encoders for true ‘go anywhere, do anything’ performance. Building on the company’s well-proven magnetic encoder technology, these innovative products feature a new four-element Hall-effect magnetic […]
Posital’s optical encoders feature a bit parallel interface
Posital (www.posital.com) has integrated a bit parallel interface to its range of OCD optical encoders, ensuring a reliable, fast transfer of angular position into higher level controllers. These make them suitable for use in remote regions, as they offer easy diagnosis options that come with simple tools. The OCD optical encoders are based on a […]
Posital introduces a magnetic rotary encoder with hollow shaft design
Posital (www.posital.com) has announced that its Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders now features a new hollow-shaft variant of the MCD encoder, making the devices easier to mount on shafts up to 20 mm in diameter. Featuring excellent accuracy, adaptability and reliability, the new devices are offered with digital or analog electrical interfaces. With measurement technology […]
POSITAL offers new interface options for rotary encoders
POSITAL (www.posital.com) has announced that its Optocode (OCD) absolute rotary encoders now come with a new combined interface that allows simultaneous communication of both incremental and absolute position data. The company’s new interface is specifically developed to deliver cost effective and robust point-to-point communications between various kinds of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and encoders. Utilizing […]
POSITAL unveils compact Profinet IRT Encoders
POSITAL (www.posital.com) has unveiled optimized PROFINET I/O encoders that support RT, IRT and NRT data transfer (isochronous real-time/real-time/non-real-time). Featuring an Ertec200-based platform, the improved encoders delivers cycle times as low as 10 ms (RT) and 1 ms (IRT). With a diameter of just 58 mm, the compact devices are parameterized through the control system while […]
