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Electro-Optical Encoders enable high-reliability trackballs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:02 -0500

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.

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Optical Linear/Rotary Encoders offer 1 and 2 nm resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:21 -0500

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.

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Micro Optical Encoder has 5 mm body dia and 1.5 mm shaft dia.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:51 -0500

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.

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Optical Encoder includes programmable interpolation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:36 -0500

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.

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Absolute Encoders offer high-speed serial communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:32:50 -0500

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.

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Absolute Optical Encoders feature gear-less design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:25 -0500

Designed without gears to eliminate wear and sensitivity to magnetic fields, Kubler by TURCK F36 Series measures 36 mm with hollow shaft diameter up to 10 mm, making it suited for drive engineering and medical applications. Single-turn encoders have resolution up to 17 bits, while multi-turn units offer resolution up to 41 bits with over 16 million revolutions. Operating from -40 to 90°C, IP67-rated encoders withstand harsh environmental conditions.

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Optical Encoder System offers 1 nm resolution at 100 m/s.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:25 -0500

Using single-track optical scale that combines absolute position and embedded phase information into one code, RESOLUTE(TM) system acquires data immediately upon switch-on and without battery back-up. This simplifies machine design by eliminating need for reference returns. Capable of 27-bit resolution at 36,000 rpm, fine-pitch system offers dirt immunity while delivering resolution of 1 nm at up to 100 m/s for both linear and angle encoding applications.

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Rotary Encoders feature PROFINET IO support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:33:37 -0500

Equipped with Ertec200-based platform, OPTOCODE models support RT (real-time) and NRT (non-real-time) data transfer according to PROFIDrive profile - with cycle times as short as 10 ms. Users can assign IP addresses via control system according to ARP during start-up, and products are parameterized via control system. Using opto-electronic scanning method to record position values, single- and multi-turn sensors provide resolution of 16 and 30 bits per revolution, respectively.

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Optical Encoder targets micro-manufacturing systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:23 -0500

Available in linear and rotary versions, TONiC works at speeds to 10 m/s and temperatures up to 70°C while providing resolution to 5 nm. High signal-to-noise ratio combined with dynamic signal processing ensure sub-divisional-error of less than ±30 nm. In addition to reading linear and rotary scales, TONiC reads gold scale featuring auto-phase IN-TRAC(TM) optical reference mark, which provides bi-directionally repeatable index over entire speed and temperature range.

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Absolute Encoder features 13 bits/turn resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:49:31 -0500

Housed in 1.8 in. servo package with all-metal housing, optically based Model L18 contains field-proven ASIC electronics, sealed bearings, and accurate code disk. Unit is suited for space or weight limited applications requiring high accuracy, including semiconductor fabrication, industrial robotics, and mobile platforms.

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Encoder Module is suitable for brushless DC Motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:29:04 -0500

Designed to reduce overall motor sizes, Model AEDT-9340 provides advanced motion control detection in robotic devices and machine tools. High temperature, 6 channel encoder module includes lensed LED source and detector IC enclosed in small plastic package. Optical incremental encoder is TTL compatible and RoHS compliant. It has integrated commutation output channels U, V, and W as well as 2 channel quadrature outputs A and B and third channel index output.

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Rotary Encoder suits MRI and other extreme EM environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:42:56 -0500

Designed for use in motion control systems operating in electromagnetic fields, TD5207 Non-Metallic Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder offers 200 ppr resolution in 3.0 in. square flange housing. In operation, TD5207 Sensor links to MR310 Remote Encoder Interface Module via simplex fiber link, which can be up to 1,000 m long. Based on ZapFREE(TM) Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder technology, unit serves as control feedback for pneumatic or hydraulic drive systems.

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Miniature Optical Incremental Encoder has 3 output channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:39:47 -0500

Suited for industrial automation applications, AEDx-8xxx series is bearing-less and has integrated 2-channel quadrature outputs as well as third channel index output. RoHS-compliant solution includes RS422 line driver, codewheel, LED light source, and detector IC enclosed in plastic, 20 x 18 mm package. Offering up to 500 cycles/revolution, encoders work with 2-5 mm shaft diameter motors. Collimated light source and photo detector array design promote mounting misalignment tolerance.

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Optical Transmissive Encoder has 3-channel architecture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:35:58 -0500

Suited for office and industrial automation applications, optical incremental encoders of HEDM-5540 series offer resolutions up to 1,000 counts/revolution and accurate position control with use of index as reference point. Units are constructed with lensed LED source, IC with detectors and output circuitry, and Mylar codewheel. In addition to 2-channel quadrature output, 30 x 41.1 x 18.3 mm encoder features third channel index output and up to 100 kHz frequency response.

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Encoder Modules suit industrial automation applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:21 -0500

Offered with various counts/revolution and shaft diameter options, AEDT-9140 Optical Encoder Modules feature 2 channel quadrature outputs plus third channel index output. They are designed for use with codewheel that has optical radius of 0.433 in. for 100-512 counts/rev and 0.460 in. for 1,000 counts/rev. Including lensed LED source and detector IC enclosed in plastic package, units operate in temperatures from -40 to 115°C.

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Optical Rotary Encoder offers differential style outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:36:25 -0500

At less than 1 in. high, model SC12 provides feedback solution for applications typically using modular encoders. Short-circuit-proof and reverse polarity-tolerant outputs consist of quadrature sine/cosine pair with index pulse and 3-phase commutation. Each unit is individually calibrated to compensate for normal construction variances, and output levels are stabilized due to source tracking of sensor supply. Solution also provides 30° of rotation for commutation timing.

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Incremental Encoder comes in blind hollow shaft version.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:41:58 -0500

Designed for use in dirty/dusty environments with water washdown cleansing, Model DFS 60 reduces potential for contamination by dust, dirt, or water, delivers from 1-65,536 ppr, and operates in temperatures ranging from -20 to 100°C. Available with TTL or HTL interface, it features nickel code disc that supports operation in heavy duty industrial applications. Radial/axial cable outlet reduces installation depth and allows single encoder type to be used for various applications.

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Hollow Bore Encoder achieves 5,000 ppr.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:54:42 -0500

With bore sizes up to 0.625 in., QPhase(TM) QD200 eliminates need to install modular or kit encoders onto OEM products. Measuring 0.93 in. high x 2.00 in. dia, complete operational unit includes integral dual ABEC 5 ball bearing and stainless steel spring mount that provides 30° rotational adjustment. Options include 4-8 pole 3-phase commutation signals for brushless motors, 5-26 Vdc input voltage, and resolutions from 500-5,000 ppr derived directly from encoder disc.

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Linear Encoders feature stainless steel scale.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:47:13 -0500

Effective in long-travel applications, SiGNUM(TM) RSLM Linear Encoders are available in metal tape scale lengths to 5 m. They feature ±30 nm cyclic error, filtering optics, and ±4 µm accuracy. Manufactured from hard martensitic stainless steel, units offer low coefficient of thermal expansion of 10.8 µm/m/°C. IN-TRAC(TM) auto-phase optical reference mark provides bi-directionally repeatable datum point across entire speed and temperature range of 12 m/s and 85°C.

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Optical Rotary Encoders feature sealed housing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:40:17 -0500

Equipped with split clamshell-like housing that allows for access to shaft mounting, Series QD145 includes dual O-rings that seal encoders inside housing, and seal housing against encoder mounting surface, providing IP66 seal. Standard 30° rotary adjustment is provided along 1.812 in. bolt circle mount.

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