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PCA offers a broad selection of optical encoders from Global Encoder Solutions Group (GES Group).Optical encoders provide several advantages over other encoder types, and it's essential to choose the technology that best fits your application. In a previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of magnetic encoders, which you can read by clicking on the following link: Advantages of Magnetic Encoders. In this post, we'll focus on the advantages of optical encoders. HIGH RESOLUTION Optical technology offers the highest resolutions, making it the ideal choice for applications that require a high

PCA Encoders offers a select range of POSITAL absolute EtherCAT encoders in Australia. This is good news for anyone finding it difficult to find a supplier of EtherCAT encoders locally. This may certainly be the case for users of many of the commonly used PLCs and drives, who will be pleased to know that there is a reliable supplier of EtherCAT encoders in Australia. POSITAL are members of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) and have developed their own range of EtherCAT absolute encoders. Advantages of POSITAL EtherCAT Encoders Real-time EtherCAT is argued to be the fastest industrial

All hollow shaft type encoders are designed to fully support their own weight on the driving shaft. A simple torsion arm is required to prevent the encoder housing from turning. This arm must only stop rotational movement of the body, in all other directions, a degree of flexibility must be maintained to provide for any run out between the shaft, equipment frame and the encoder housing. The arm is fixed between a hole provided in the outer edge of the encoder housing and a stationary section of the equipment frame. Some hollow encoders are provided with a groove in the front face, this is to

PCA encoders are designed for a wide range of installations, from general industry to very heavy duty sites as found in food processing and on the decks of ships at sea. To ensure you receive optimal life from our encoders, there are a number of precautions that must be followed. Encoder Mechanical Hendling Precautions Do not drop the encoder because if it falls on the shaft, internal damage can occur. Do not apply excessive force on the shaft when fitting your driving system. All driving devices must slide freely on the shaft and be anchored by grub screws and/or the key-way where provided

Let's start off by discussing what an encoder is. What is an Encoder? A Rotary Encoder is an electromechanical transducer that converts a rotary position into an electronic signal suitable for providing input data to a vast range of electronic control devices. Need help finding a suitable encoder? Contact the ADM team here or call directly on 1300 236 467 Shaft Encoders are used for a variety of mechanical applications. The following are just a few examples: Measuring the length of raw material during a winding process, then again when the material is cut to size for final use. Determining