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IXARC encoders from POSITAL FRABA for hazardous locations

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atex-iecexIXARC rotary encoders from POSITAL FRABA are dedicated to Zones 2 & 22 — ATEX compliant and operate safely in atmospheres with potentially dangerous levels of explosive gases or dust (3G and 3D). These devices can be delivered with either programmable incremental or absolute output.

  • For Group II Applications Dedicated to Zone 2 & 22
  • Provide Absolute Position with No Battery Backup
  • Housing Material: Aluminum, Stainless Steel (303 AISI and 316L AISI on request)
  • Large Variety of Mechanical Combinations Available
  • Removable Connection Cap or Cable Exit
  • Resolution up to 16 Bit, Revolution up to 14 Bit
  • Communication Interfaces: CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, SSI, ProfiNet, & Incremental

 

ATEX and IECEx norms define essential requirements for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. For more information, visit posital.com.

Filed Under: Cables + cable management, 3D printing • additive • stereolithography, Encoders (rotary) + resolvers

 

About The Author

Lisa Eitel

Lisa Eitel has worked in the automation industry since 2001. Her areas of focus include motors, drives, motion control, power transmission, linear motion, and sensing and feedback technologies. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and is an inductee of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society; a member of the Society of Women Engineers; and a judge for the FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regionals. Besides her motioncontroltips.com contributions, she also leads the production of the quarterly motion issues of Design World.

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