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Complete range of QR-series tested and certified by UL

Complete range of QR-series tested and certified

DIS Sensors: We are pleased to announce that after the QQ-series inclinometers our complete range of QR-series of rotary encoders has recently been authorized by UL (largest and oldest nationally recognized testing laboratory in the United...

2015-07-08
HeavyDuty encoder family HOG 86  – compact, robust, individual

HeavyDuty encoder family HOG 86 – compact ...

Baumer, the encoder expert, has further completed the HOG 86 encoder family by adding some new variants. Baumer  continues the practice-proven concept of shaft bearings on both sides combined with significantly enhanced high-precision optical...

2015-06-18
The Smallest of the Small: Affordable Q-521 Linear Positioning Stage from PI miCos

The Smallest of the Small: Affordable Q-521 ...

Physik Instrumente (PI): PI miCos presents the smallest linear positioning stage of the Q‑Motion series: The Q‑521 is only 21 mm wide and is equipped with an integrated high‑resolution linear encoder. The new miniature stage...

2015-06-02
Contactless QR24 Encoder Speaks CANopen

Contactless QR24 Encoder Speaks CANopen

Turck has added a variant with a CANopen interface to its QR24 encoder series. The new wear-free QR24-CAN variant is ideally equipped for use in mobile machines and industrial applications. Short latency times as well as a cyclical and...

2015-05-06
Encoder with User-Definable Pulse Counting

Encoder with User-Definable Pulse Counting

Turck is now offering the incremental variant of its QR24 contactless encoder with pulse rates that can be defined by the customer. The user simply sets the number of pulses per revolution between 1 and 5,000 via the Pactware parameterization...

2015-04-24
Closed-Loop Control: High-Resolution and Stable Linear Actuator Now also Available with Position Sensor

Closed-Loop Control: High-Resolution and ...

Physik Instrumente (PI) has developed a new PiezoMike linear actuator with integrated incremental encoder for the closed-loop adjustment of mechanical and optomechanical components. The N-472 keeps a position with long-term stability and is...

2015-04-08
Intelligent encoder configurator with instant recall

Intelligent encoder configurator with instant ..

Wachendorff: With its configurator for incremental and absolute rotary encoders, Wachendorff Automation is able to offer design engineers and developers genuine added value compared with conventional configurators of the same class. The...

2015-03-23
WDGI encoder… the new incremental industry standard

WDGI encoder… the new incremental industry ...

Wachendorff Automation has completely revised the incremental encoders of the WDG series, which are based on the 58 mm design size industry standard. This can only mean one thing: WDG has become WDGI. Modern industrial design and further enhanced...

2015-03-18
Linear encoder in tiny SMD-package

Linear encoder in tiny SMD-package

POSIC expands its portfolio of incremental encoder kits with the ID4501 programmable encoder that is housed in a tiny SMD package measuring only 5x6 mm. The linear scale is 3.7 mm wide and up to 550 mm long. The profile-height of encoder and scale...

2015-03-17
Baumer encoders with Powerlink certificate

Baumer encoders with Powerlink certificate

Baumer: The Plugfest of the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group (EPSG) was the venue for successful certification of the Baumer optical and magnetic encoders with Powerlink interface and software version 1.5.6. The certificate confirms...

2015-03-05
Safe speed monitoring from SICK: Reliable monitoring of drives – even with complex movements

Safe speed monitoring from SICK: Reliable ...

SICK AG: With its DFS60S Pro safety encoder and FX3-MOC0 drive monitor SICK has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the safe monitoring of the drives of mobile machines and, for example, automated guided vehicles (AGVs). As one of the...

2015-03-02
New software for simplified encoder programming

New software for simplified encoder programming

Baumer: Further to extended options in the mechanical design, Baumer now presents a new software version for the programmable product variants of the OptoPulse® EIL580  family. Particularly drive manufacturers benefit from additional...

2015-02-19
Optical EM2 encoder module with up to 10‘000 pulses per revolution

Optical EM2 encoder module with up to 10‘000 ...

Pewatron: The EM2 from US Digital is an optical encoder module designed to offer 2x to 4x higher resolution than the popular EM1 encoder module. Combined with an 2“ disk it allows to reach a high resolution of 10‘000 pulses per revolution, and...

2015-02-16
Function in focus: HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E

Function in focus: HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E

Baumer: New HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E by the encoder expert Baumer is reduced to the max: Anti-corrosion aluminium alloy and function at its purest. To the user, this means cost reduction by forgoing any top coat while lead times reduce in...

2014-11-27
DIS Sensors introduces a rotary encoder for safety applications

DIS Sensors introduces a rotary encoder for ...

DIS Sensors has expanded her successful family of rotary encoders with a fully redundant version, suitable for safety applications. The contactless encoder is based on Hall effect sensors and works with an external magnet (magnet distance 0-5 mm)...

2014-10-16
MIL10: Robust, non-contact distance measurement

MIL10: Robust, non-contact distance measurement

Baumer is presenting a new bearingless encoder for linear distance measurement. The MIL10 comprises a sensing head and an adhesive magnetic tape.The non-contact magnetic sensing method is wearfree and hence provides virtually unlimited service...

2014-09-09
Absolute Miniature Single-Turn AH25S Rotary Encoder

Absolute Miniature Single-Turn Rotary Encoder

SIKO GmbH: When it comes to construction machinery, whether in the field of agricultural technology or forklift trucks, design engineers are often stretched to their limits with existing rotary encoders and measurement systems, as things tend to...

2014-09-04
Your encoder application all wrapped up - Revolutionary magnetic belt encoder to match any shaft diameter

Your encoder application all wrapped up ...

Baumer: By new magnetic belt encoder HDmag flex Baumer presents a completely new approach in precise angle measurement and speed feedback at large shafts. HDmag flex is predestined for any, virtually unlimited shaft diameter. Any encoder...

2014-09-02
New Codewheels for Rotary Encoder Kit

New Codewheels for Rotary Encoder Kit

POSIC expands the choice of code wheels for its ID1101C inductive rotary encoder kit to larger diameters. Three code wheels are now available, accommodating shaft-diameters up to 56 mm. The resolution is field-programmable from 128 up to 11’520...

2014-08-25
Where space is tight: Speed and position feedback at shallow installation depth

Where space is tight: Speed and position ...

Baumer: The new bearingless encoders MIR 10 by Baumer are the products to choose for position and speed feedback in limited installation space. Operating on non-contact magnetic sensing with up to 4096 ppr, the encoders are wearfree and provide...

2014-08-04
Programmable Rotary Encoder Kit

Programmable Rotary Encoder Kit

POSIC: Simplify inventory management and speed up delivery time by using the programmable version of POSIC’s popular ID1101C encoder kit. The resolution can be programmed from 128 up to 4096 CPR prior to or even after assembly into your...

2014-07-04
Linear Encoder Kit with extra long scale

Linear Encoder Kit with extra long scale

POSIC extends the application range of its popular ID1101L linear encoder with an extra long scale. This long scale has a length up to 550 mm and can easily be cut to length. The scale’s width of 4.4 mm and thickness of 0.9 mm match nicely with...

2014-05-14
SG150 - the new compact class with a long range!

SG150 - the new compact class with a long range!

SIKO GmbH: For years SIKO wire length encoders have been leaders in the field of length measurement technology and have already proved their effectiveness – even under difficult application conditions. Robust, compact design with maximum...

2014-04-25
New Angle Sensors With 10 Output Choices

New Angle Sensors With 10 Output Choices

Novotechnik U.S. introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. Output options for analog, digital, redundant and switch outputs are standard. The RFC4800 Series utilizes a magnetic pickup...

2014-03-04
EM2 Transmissive optical encoder module

EM2 Transmissive optical encoder module

Pewatron: US Digital’s new EM2 encoder module offers now 2 or 4 times higher resolution than the well-known EM1 module. It is used to detect the rotary position when used together with code wheels DISK-1 or HUBDISK-1, both with 1 inch diameter....

2014-02-21
New High Accuracy Magnetic Encoder

New High Accuracy Magnetic Encoder

Novotechnik introduces the Vert-X 51 Series of rotary magnetic encoders which feature 12-, 14- or 16-bit resolution and repeatability to 0.36° or ±0.1° – depending on model. Measurement range of the Vert-X 51 is 0 to 360° and physical...

2014-01-24
MAGRES encoder: Made even better for harsh environments and cramped spaces

MAGRES encoder: Made even better for harsh ...

Baumer: Proven for over 10 years in harsh environments and cramped spaces: MAGRES are robust encoders with purely magnetic single and multi-turn scanning. Now Baumer introduces the new, completely revised MAGRES generation in the 58 mm dimension.

2014-01-17
Programmable encoders reduce cost and effort

Programmable encoders reduce cost and effort

Baumer: 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.

2013-11-27
Contelec non-contacting CANopen rotary encoder sets new standard

Contelec non-contacting CANopen rotary encoder

Contelec: With its Vert-X 32E rotary encoder, Contelec is setting a new benchmark within the budget segment in angle measurement in the CANopen environment. Attractive features of the non-contacting rotary encoder include a supported angle range...

2013-11-26
Modular incremental encoders for lift technology

Modular incremental encoders for lift technology

Baumer has set new benchmarks by their incremental encoder family OptoPulse, which is evidencing its benefits also in lift engineering. OptoPulse EIL580-SC with 10 mm solid shaft and clamping flange is the product to choose for all tasks in shaft...

2013-11-13
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