Welcome to this installment of MC2, where we’re covering encoders – an important part of almost any motion control system.
In this session of Motion Control Classroom, we break down the various encoder designs and technologies, look at the difference between accuracy and resolution, and explain quadrature encoding and how it can be used to boost encoder resolution.
There’s also a primer on how to choose the right type of encoder – rotary or linear – and how to determine what resolution your application requires. And although encoders are most often associated with position measurement, we’ll look at how they can be used to measure speed.
You’ll also find a library of examples demonstrating how and where each encoder technology is applied and learn how trends in IoT and robotics (especially collaborative robots and AGVs) are driving new encoder designs and increased functionality.