Single-turn encoders are well suited to short travel motion control applications where position verification is needed within a single turn of the encoder shaft. Multi-turn encoders, on the other hand, are better for applications that involve complex or lengthy positioning requirements.
Absolute encoders have a number of advantages. First is the non-volatility of memory. An absolute encoder works as a non-volatile position verification device. True position is not lost if power is lost or the system moves while power is switched off. A continuous reading of position is not needed.
This is specifically useful in those applications, such as satellite-tracking antennas, where position verification is key. Absolute encoders also provide programming flexibility. Multi-turn encoders are suited to applications where complex or lengthy positioning measurements are involved. Single-turn encoders are more suited to short travel applications where position measurement is required within a single turn of the encoder.
An Incremental encoder is electro-mechanical, it works by transforming the angular position of the shaft into digital or pulse signals by means of an optical disk. A certain number of pulses are generated per revolution and each pulse is an increment corresponding to the defined resolution.
An incremental encoder can measure the change in position but not the absolute position. This is the main difference between an absolute and an incremental encoder. Because they take similar measurements, both absolute and incremental encoders can be used for the same applications - contact us if you have an application and would like advice on which type of encoder to use. Encoders are used throughout many industries and are well suited to a whole host of applications in industries such as;.
Multi-turn absolute encoders are available with resolutions up to 30 bits, this is achieved with a mechanical build that has 14 bit 16, turns of the shaft, and 16 bits 65, for each shaft revolution.
Refer to our web site for full technical details for each interface. In the past there was a range of five different output options, available for some of the series, providing for all types of input structures to which encoders may be connected.
Today most of our encoders have the same output driver regardless of the rated voltage. The maximum output frequency is typically kHz, but depends upon the length of the connecting cable, as the line capacitance increases, the rise and fall time of the square waves also increases. This is now the most widely used output configuration, and will normally operate at any voltage from 11 to 30 Volts.
The main feature of this structure is that it can be used to switch either NPN or PNP input circuits, thus reducing spares inventory if both types are required on the one site. Most of our encoders today are only made with Push Pull output, if a true open collector is required or the output is required to switch a different voltage than the encoder power supply, this can be achieved with one external diode.
This has a 40mA switching action between the output signal and the 0 Volt supply. Pull down resistors are fitted between the output and the 0 Volt power supply line. This uses a push pull line driver output circuit which provides a 5 to 15 Volt 40mA output signal capable of driving cable runs up to metres. This type has the highest frequency response capability and the best noise immunity, provided the installation is equipped with a differential line receiver.
To utilise this function output signal options must be selected to provide both the true and compliment signals. The output circuit is essentially the same as the Push Pull circuit shown above, but it has the reverse voltage protection diode removed for 5 Volt TTL operation. If so, why not share it with your peers and colleagues.
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