CTI Electronics
Stratford, CT 06615
Nov 23, 2009 Electro-Optical Encoders feature redundant photo-detector and light path to monitor encoder LED light output. Light-intensity feedback is then used by circuit to ensure maximum performance and life of quadrature output. Encoders allow for high encoder wheel resolution as well as durability.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Nov 11, 2009 TONiC(TM) incremental encoders feature standard readhead and Ti20KD (1 nm) or Ti10KD (2 nm) interfaces that apply high interpolation rates to achieve very fine resolution. Interfaces combine low-noise optical scheme with optimized photometry and filtering to reduce jitter to 0.51 nm rms. Compliant with various environmental standards, encoders are available in linear and rotary versions with range of high-accuracy scale options.

Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
Nov 11, 2009 Featuring up to 12 channel outputs, MagRes BMIV Magnetic Incremental Encoders deliver data with different pulse rates. Wear-free, non-contact units provide rotational speed data, speed monitoring, wheel slide/slip protection, roll back detection, and torsional vibration detection. Housed in cast iron, IP67-rated encoders withstand dirt, oils, grease, water, condensation, and temperature extremes from -40 to +50°C. They comply with railway standards and offer SIL 2 certification.

CUI, Inc.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Nov 10, 2009 Designed for medical and robotics applications where size is critical, MES3 Series shaft-type optical encoder is available with resolutions of 64 or 1,024 ppr with option of line driver or open collector output signals. Unit features operating temperature range between 0-60°C and max speed of 6,000 rpm. Encoder provides precise position and speed information in motion control systems.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Nov 09, 2009 Respectively offering 18- and 30-bit resolution at speeds to 9,000 rpm, AFS60 (singleturn) and AFM60 (multiturn) absolute encoders can be configured via PC or laptop in seconds without external voltage supply. Resolution, zero point or offset, and counting direction can be freely selected. Design also allows 30 mm distance between bearings, decreasing vibration and increasing bearing life. Coupled with Nickel code disc, encoders can determine position, angle, speed, or acceleration.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
Nov 03, 2009 Operating from 3.3 or 5 V supply up to 150°C, dual die AS5245 targets safety-critical automotive applications such as pedals, transmission, and steering wheels. Fail-safe magnetic rotary encoder IC delivers on-chip diagnostics and phase matching capabilities. Digital angle data is provided as serial interface or PWM signal, and incremental quadrature output mode with interpolation algorithm can be enabled and permanently programmed with 10- or 12-bit resolution.

Harris Corp.
Melbourne, FL 32919
Oct 26, 2009 Compliant with Motion Imagery Standards Board requirements for airborne applications, AcuityH264 compresses full-motion video and attaches mission data - telemetry, time of acquisition - gathered by UAVs during military missions. Features for image scaling and cropping of HD video meet needs of constrained, low-bandwidth channels, while slice design enables additional channels of encoding to be added. Also, expansion capabilities allow on-board storage of mezzanine-quality video.

MicroE Systems
Bedford, MA 01730
Oct 23, 2009 Suited for precision manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and medical equipment, miniature Mercury II(TM) 5000 offers optimal short-range accuracy up to ±20 nm, ensuring smooth velocity control. Resolution is programmable and ranges from 5 µm to 1.2 nm, linear. Providing up to 5 m/sec at 0.1 µm resolution and max speed of 10 m/s, A-quad-B output supports high speed applications. Rotational tolerance about Z axis is ±2° and ride height tolerance is ±0.15 mm.

Turck USA
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Oct 23, 2009 Utilizing A and B output voltage channels plus periodic index with corresponding inverted channels, Kubler by TURCK encoders achieve high accuracy in range of linear motion applications. Resolution is up to 5 µm with quadruple evaluation, and repeat accuracy is ±1 increment with measuring speed up to 82 fps. Models T8.LI20/LI50 are available with push-pull output or RS422 interface and provide voltage range of 4.8-30 Vdc. Both are resistant to vibration and shock.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Oct 19, 2009 Featuring stainless steel construction, FASTRACK System can run across gaps up to 25 mm wide while providing ±5 µm/m accuracy. System consists of 2 miniature guide rails that secure low-profile scales while allowing them to expand at their own thermal expansion rate with almost zero hysteresis. FASTRACK is suited for sectional machines used in flat-panel display and photovoltaic manufacturing applications, as well as large CMMs that require removal of scale for transit.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Oct 02, 2009 Supplied in 52 mm housing with HIPERFACE® interface, SEK/SEL52 series includes singleturn and multiturn versions with servo clamp, hollow shaft, or tapered shaft configurations. Bearing-less and capacitive sensor element delivers robust operations and accuracy of measurement is immune to radial and axial tolerances introduced during rotor rotation. Models provide 16 sine/cosine periods, resolution of 512 steps/revolution, and 1 (singleturn) or 4,096 (multiturn) steps/revolution.

Evolis Card Printer
ZI Angers - Beaucouze 49070  France
Oct 02, 2009 Suited for organizations that need to personalize cards in large quantities, Quantum offers monochrome and color printing of pictures, text, and barcodes; single and dual sided personalization; and both USB and Ethernet ports. Dual-sided printing module releases more than 1,000 cards/hr in monochrome full card, and 150 cards (full card, single side) in color. Supplied with machine, detachable and reversible encoding unit combines magnetic, smart contact, and contactless encoders.

Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 29, 2009 Measuring 14 mm thick, flange-style MOR 90 and MOR 105 are virtually imperceptible when positioned between motor and gearbox and have little effect on overall size of assembly. MOR 90 measures 90 mm in diameter and fits drives with bore diameters of 11 and 14 mm, while MOR 105 measures 105 mm in diameter and fits drives with bore diameters of 9, 11, and 14 mm. Available with 5 Vdc voltage or variable voltage from 8-26 Vdc, both offer 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1,024 pulses/rev.

SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Sep 28, 2009 Offering 18 and 30 bit resolutions, respectively, AFS60 Singleturn and AFM60 Multiturn Absolute Encoders with SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) output feature bearing design and metal code disc that extend encoder lifetime. Compact encoders are suited for applications that require precise position accuracy in robotic, mobile vehicle, packaging, and general manufacturing environments.

Dynapar
Gurnee, IL 60031
Sep 23, 2009 Used in hazardous areas without need for intrinsic safety barriers, EN series encoders include EN42, with SS hollow shaft and dual-split clamping collar for motor mounting, while EN44 model mounts directly to IEC motor flange and has isolated flex coupling. Operating in -50 to +100°C temperatures, units tolerate shock/vibration and resist corrosion. They include mechanically captured bearings, nonglass code discs, and field wireable terminal block inside conduit box with ¾ in. NPT entry.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 21, 2009 Able to read from fine-pitch single-track scale, non-contact RESOLUTE(TM) Absolute Linear Encoders offer resolution options of 1, 5, and 50 nm. Units are BiSS®-C compatible, which enables serial high-speed communications up to 10 MHz, as well as sub-divisional error of ±40 nm and low jitter of 7 nm RMS for optimal motion control. RESOLUTE Absolute Angle Encoders with BiSS protocol have resolution options of 18, 26, and 32 bits. All offer max speed of 100 m/s.

Pepperl+Fuchs
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Sep 17, 2009 Featuring 1.57 in. diameter, T-Line Incremental Rotary Encoders come with 2 m cable and provide output resolution up to 1,024 ppr in IP54-rated housing. TVI40 solid shaft units are available with 1/8 and ¼ in. shaft sizes, while THI40 hollow shaft encoders come with 3/16, ¼, and 5/16 in. shaft coupling sizes, and recessed hollow shaft TSI40 models are available with shaft bore sizes of 3/16, ¼, 5/16, and 3/8 in. All require 4.75-30 Vdc supply voltage.

CUI, Inc.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Sep 17, 2009 Available in 11 (ACZ11), 12 (ACZ12), and 16 (ACZ16) mm sizes, 2-bit quadrature ACZ series rugged encoders utilize metal material and have rotational life of up to 100,000 cycles. Options include detent, push button, vertical, or right angle mounting, and numerous shaft configurations. Available resolutions include 12, 15, 20, and 24 ppr. Suited for use in audio, aircraft, medical, and test equipment, encoders are also offered with customized rotational torque.

TR Electronic, Inc.
Troy, MI 48083
Sep 17, 2009 SENSEable(TM) encoder product line includes incremental and absolute encoders designed for industrial automation. Customers have ability to choose from wide variety of interfaces including serial, parallel, SSI, fieldbus, and all leading Industrial Ethernet protocols. Devices run on TR's optical and magnetic technologies and are available with shafted, hollow shaft, blind-shaft and integrated coupling configurations.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
Sep 10, 2009 Based on stacked-die solution, dual die Model AS5215 provides analog sine and cosine output for redundant motion sensing in automotive microcontroller-based systems. Amplitude of output signal is programmable via sensitivity and gain settings. Users can select raw, inverted, or DC-referenced output mode signals. Housed in TSSOP 14 package, device operates at 5 V supply and offers minimal sensitivity drift over full ambient temperature range of -40 to +150°C.