In the design of a self-balancing two-wheeled robotic vehicle, accurate high-speed measurement of angular rotation is a key requirement. Furthermore, minimizing component weight and size is an equally vital consideration. Engineering students at Tokyo Denki University found the answer in the RM08 rotary magnetic encoder from Renishaw’s associate company, RLS. Background Tokyo Denki University was…

Encoder-maker POSITAL remains committed to supplying customers with absolute encoders with bit parallel communications interfaces. “Rotary encoders with parallel interfaces have been sold under the FRABA and POSITAL brands since 1972,” said Christian Fell, leader of POSITAL’s North American operations. Absolute encoders with parallel interfaces have always offered excellent dynamic response. However, the resolution of…

New generation Industrial Ethernet encoders with PROFINET IO interface. The optical absolute Sendix F58 PROFINET IO encoder is ideal for real-time applications. Thanks to the new technical platform, the encoder can also be integrated in PROFIdrive networks. The vertical communication, from control level to industrial production facilities, enables location-independent parameterization, remote diagnosis as well as…

US Digital’s new encoder breaks the mold of what engineers expect from a magnetic encoder. The new M3K Miniature Magnetic Encoder is available with incremental output or an incremental and 12-bit absolute output configuration. Despite the small size, only 0.586 in. (14.88 mm) in diameter, the M3K is available with an index and has incremental…

Kübler presents its new generation of Industrial Ethernet encoders, which is technically and mechanically different from existing fieldbus encoders. Thanks to the new technical platform, the new Sendix F58 PROFINET IO encoders will also be integrated into PROFIdrive and PROFIenergy networks. The new generation also replaces the familiar fieldbus hood with the new design. This…

Networks and intelligent products are basic requirements for industry 4.0. They are able to say: “Who am I, Where am I, How do I feel? Industry 4.0 opens new perspectives and new business ideas. Compared to the current automation world, which is mainly device-oriented, Industry 4.0 offers a holistic system view. In addition, the technology…

In the field of linear measuring technology, Kübler has further developed a draw-wire encoder that has already proven its worth. The C105 draw-wire encoder, which has been used for years in outdoor applications and mobile automation due to its robust design, has become even more compact and reliable thanks to the further development of the…

Kübler is expanding its portfolio of wire-actuated encoders, which is divided into four categories: Performance, Robust-, Compact- and Base-Line. The new pull-wire encoder C60, for measuring lengths up to 4 m, is part of the Robust-Line and, thanks to its robust design, the high protection class IP69k, and the wide temperature range down to -40°…

In the field of linear measuring technology, Kübler has further developed a draw-wire encoder that has already proven its worth. The B75 draw-wire encoder, which is known not only for its robust construction but also for its flat design, is now also available with a redundant analogue sensor (4 … 20 mA or potentiometer). New…

Balluff’s new magnetic discs for use with absolute rotary magnetic encoders deliver high precision in an incredibly small form factor. That allows for use in tight spaces. They offer reliable, non-contact, and wear-free measuring. Balluff offers a diverse portfolio of standardized flat and hub-shaped discs to match a variety of configurations. Inside diameters as small…

AMT series encoders from CUI Devices are advanced capacitive encoders with a variety of uses. AMT series encoders are typically mounted to the back of a stepper motor but can be used in many other applications. CUI offers the AMT series encoders with configurable pulses per revolution (PPR). The PPR can be set for most…

HEIDENHAIN updates its kit angle encoder line by modifying the ECA 4000 ring encoder to be able to survive and provide angular motion feedback within various machine types using a vacuum environment. Now able to handle a vacuum environment down to 10-7 mbar, the ECA 4000V encoder series has had a number of technical updates…

HEIDENHAIN is pleased to showcase industry leading and highly accurate precision measurement components for the photonics industry at the upcoming Photonics West trade show in San Francisco, CA, from January 28 – February 2 (Booth #5237). HEIDENHAIN’s extraordinary linear and angle encoders will be highlighted. A feature on the linear side will be a truly…

The BGA 22×22 dCore from Dunkermotoren is now available with a suitable gearbox, encoder and controller. The innovative, ironless, axial flow design of the BGA 22 provides definite advantages such as zero-cogging torque, low vibration, and very low audible noise. In addition to this new motor, there is a four-quadrant controller, BGE 6005 with CANopen…

The CANOpen gateway allows rotary or linear absolute position data to be accessed by CANOpen motion control resources. A new generation of CRG CANopen gateways incorporates CANopen encoder profile CIA 406 v.3.2. This profile has also been implemented in Leine & Linde’s 600 Series CANopen encoders. For reliable and efficient transfer of data, the gateway…

OPENdrive OD700 is an EtherCAT compatible servodrive for brushless motors. A key feature is automatic recognition of connected motors and configuration through “ODM,” a browser executable on PC and on machine board. This feature makes the servo system easy to commission through the EtherCAT channel without modifying machine connections. ODM enables visualization and modification of…

Compact EtherCAT drive modules for servo, step and voice coil motors feature a dual/quad-axis universal drive. The UDMSD Series is for motors with a continuous power range of 10 to 100 W (200 W peak). The type of motor is selected by the user and can be set differently for each drive. These drives address…

The EnDat interface lets motion designers include almost any encoder into their design. Now, designers can also include a number of communication protocols. The PROFINET Gateway is the latest addition to the protocol compatibility. The Interface also supports CanOPEN and DeviceNet. The EnDat encoder interface allows a variety of absolute encoders suitable for high temperatures…

Leine & Linde’s PSE and PHE 900 series of rotary encoders are perfectly suited for heavy duty applications commonly found in the steel, mining and energy industries to name a few, and are now available with an EtherCAT interface option. With rising demands on machine efficiency and reliability, the 900 series of solid shaft and…

RSF Elektronik offers a linear motion feedback encoder system  that is specifically designed for machines with loose mechanical motion during operation.  Called the MSA 37x series, these encoders are especially well suited for motion applications such as press brake and metal forming/bending machines, or any other type of machine that have significant flexure near the…

Due to demand, Leine & Linde has expanded the range of standard sizes of its versatile MRI 2000 ring encoder along with offering fast delivery.  Designed to provide feedback solutions for large rotating machinery typically found in the construction, pulp & paper, oil & gas, wind and marine industries, the MRI ring encoder product line was also recently updated…

Explosion protection belongs to the highest safety-relevant tasks in many industries and branches. In areas such as the mining industry, high plant availability and the best protection possible for men and the environment have top priority. The measuring devices in charge of positioning tasks have to meet the strictest protection regulations. With the new series…

The new explosion proof and flameproof Model LP35 from BEI Sensors is the first low profile hollow shaft encoder that features a slim 2.01 inch profile and is designed to meet UL, ATEX, and IECEx standards allowing for operation directly in Division 1, Zone 1 environments. Many oil and gas applications are subjected to extreme…

Renishaw affiliate company RLS introduces a series of three high-performance miniature magnetic encoders for embedded OEM motion control applications. Ideal for high-volume medical applications, optics positioning, robot control, 3D printers, gimbals and hand held devices, the miniature encoders come in four different shapes and provide linear resolution up to 0.244 µm, or 753,664 cpr for…

Leine & Linde’s ISA and IHA 600 series of solid shaft and hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoders are well known to have been optimized for process and machine control in the harsh environments found in steel, mining and energy industries. EtherCAT is one of the latest networking technologies to be utilized for process or equipment control…