ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom -

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.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Optical Encoders

Magnetic Encoders suit harsh-duty rail vehicle applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Incremental Encoders

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Rotary Encoders | Optical Encoders | Linear Encoders | Incremental Encoders

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Micro Encoders | Optical Encoders | Shaft Encoders

Programmable Encoders can satisfy specific requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Absolute Encoders

Motion Sensing IC meets automotive safety requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:27 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Motion Sensors | Rotary Encoders

SD/HD Encoder is airborne-hardened.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:58 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Communication Systems and Equipment
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Video Encoders | Encoders

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.

This story is related to the following:
Test and Measuring Instruments
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Linear Encoders | Miniature Encoders | Optical Encoders

Magnetic Linear Encoders are optimized for accuracy.

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

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Linear Encoders

Linear Encoder System features track-mounted design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:54 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Linear Encoders

Modular Printer/Encoder enables centralized personalization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:27 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Computer Hardware and Peripherals
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Plastic Card Printers | Contact Encoders

Capacitive Motor Feedback Systems can replace resolvers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:23 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Multi-Turn Encoders | Hollow Shaft Encoders

Magnetic Incremental Encoders offer max speed of 10,000 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:40 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Incremental Encoders

Absolute Encoders accommodate 1-262,144 counts/revolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:42 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Multi-Turn Encoders | Programmable Encoders | Absolute Encoders

Oil Field Encoders operate in Zone 1 hazardous areas.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:35:07 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Incremental Encoders | Intrinsically Safe Encoders

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments
Optics and Photonics

Search for suppliers of: Rotary Encoders | Optical Encoders | Linear Encoders | Absolute Encoders

Flexible Mechanical Encoders offer over 1,000 configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:07 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Rotary Encoders | Shaft Encoders

Rotary Encoders are designed for industrial automation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:07 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Programmable Encoders | Incremental Encoders | Rotary Encoders | Absolute Encoders

Incremental Encoders come in inch shaft and coupling sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:03 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Shaft Encoders | Rotary Encoders | Incremental Encoders | Hollow Shaft Encoders

Magnetic Rotary Encoder IC provides motion sensing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:10 -0500

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.

This story is related to the following:
Sensors, Monitors and Transducers
Electronic Components and Devices
Test and Measuring Instruments

Search for suppliers of: Motion Sensors | Integrated Circuits (IC) | Rotary Encoders