HBA4 Absolute Blind Hollow Bore Shaft Encoder

PEWATRON is pleased to announce the release of US Digital’s latest absolute, blind hollow bore shaft encoder, the HBA4. This single turn absolute encoder provides 16-bits of resolution over 360 degrees of shaft rotation. The HBA4 is available with a 12 mm or 0.500” diameter bore size with either a ball bearing or sleeve bushing bearing assembly and is sealed to an IP65 rating. The absolute encoder slips over a shaft and is locked in place with a unique self centering ring clamp. A fl exible anti-rotation tether provides single point mounting for bolt circles ranging from 2.50” up to 5.00” in diameter and compensates for shaft run out up to +/- 0.01”. The HBA4 communicates serially to a host via the industry standard RS485 bus. HBA4 absolute encoders were designed for solar tracking systems and are commonly used as an Azimuth position sensor in two axis tracking systems.

US Digital products are manufactured in the USA at Vancouver, Washington facility.

HBA4 Product Features:

• 16 bit single turn absolute resolution
• Hollow bore with tether mount provides run out compliance
• Unique self centering ring clamp shaft mount
• Programmable resolution, zero location, CW/CCW direction
• Ball bearing or sleeve bushing rotating assembly
• IP 65 rating
• -25 to 85 °Coperating temperature rating

About PEWATRON

PEWATRON, with headquarters in Switzerland, specialises in sensors (physical and geometrical), power supplies, e-components and drives. PEWATRON delivers a wide assortment of electronic components ranging from standard products, semi-custom products to custom products. PEWATRON works closely with developers and can be involved right from the start of a product development process to ensure that together with the customer, the best fitting component for the application is found.

PEWATRON, an independent company that belongs to the Angst+Pfister Group, has been serving customers in Europe with prompt and individual service for over 30 years. Through the Angst+Pfister Group, PEWATRON belongs to a world-wide network of over 900 employees and 75,000 satisfied customers.