If you go to the Wikipedia page on absolute encoders, you’ll find descriptions of these devices mentioning multiple code rings, glass or plastic discs, and configurations of sliding contacts arranged so each contact wipes against a metal disc at a different distance from a turning shaft. Actually, you’d be hard pressed to find any of […]
Absolute encoders for tight positioning
Avtron absolute encoders for positioning applications are available as optical or magnetic, shafted or hollow shaft, single-turn or multi-turn designs. They retain their position even when powered off and keep track of motion within their own absolute frame of reference, unlike incremental encoders that need to be “homed” when power is eliminated. They include analog,…
AV850 Ultra-Durable Encoder
The AV850 8.5″ FC-face modular magnetic encoder from Avtron Industrial Automation is designed to eliminate encoder failure and drive trips. The self-tuning electronic sensors have full built-in diagnostics, to warn of any problems before they stop your process. The 4X larger rotor-to-sensor gap makes installation simple, and eliminates scraped rotors. The wide rotor permits the…