Programmable encoders reduce cost and effort

Cutting down on inventory and speeding up delivery time – programmable encoders provide numerous benefits. Incremental encoders EIL580P add as programmable product variants to the Baumer modular OptoPulse encoder series.

EIL580P provide any pulse number from 1 to 65.536 and hence contribute towards cost-efficiency. Convenient reference pulse setting by master control will make commissioning even easier. The reference pulse width can be selected between 90° and 180° and allows for a configurable pulse sequence independent of the rotation direction. Wide-range power supply from 4.75 to 30 VDC enables optional HTL or TTL signal level configuration.

Their versatile parameterization capabilities turn the encoders into perfect instruments for quick and cost-efficient repair and retrofit. Less inventory keeps cost and effort down to a minimum, and when it comes to on-site servicing the encoder can be configured right on the spot using a special handheld tool while remaining fully installed. Four user-defined buttons at the handheld tool enable outstanding quick and easy programming of current configurations and also optional intuitive, menu-driven editing of individual profiles.

Other options are convenient programming by PC software or using software libraries which are efficiently implemented in the ERP system. The programmable encoder variants add some more decisive benefits on the modular OptoPulse encoder platform. Available in any current flange design with solid shaft, blind or through-hollow shaft as well as with varied connection options there will be always the perfectly matching encoder for every application. The safe ShaftLock bearing design protects against damage by high axial shaft load. Shaft and clamping flange are milled out of solid material which ensures ultra-safe mechanical attachment even under adverse conditions. Optical sensing technology offers very high accuracy and  signal quality throughout the entire temperature range.