To ensure clarity of signal from your encoder, and avoid excessive electrical noise, there are several options and installation considerations to take into account. This white paper will focus on … [Read more...] about Learn how to reduce noise and distortion in encoders’ signals
Encoders
Application Note: Servo PID Tuning
Let’s take a look at a practical tuning exercise and take a closer look at the real effect of the various gains. Digital servo drive and motor with encoder feedback will be used to illustrate the … [Read more...] about Application Note: Servo PID Tuning
Case Study: High precision XY gantry with self-correcting XY orthogonality system
Primatics was contracted to design and build a 5-axis, high precision sorter system. Two of the axes were to be in a gantry form of a 500 mm travel Y, Y’ with a 1300 mm travel X cross axis supported … [Read more...] about Case Study: High precision XY gantry with self-correcting XY orthogonality system
Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
Feedback is used in closed loop systems in applications across all markets to control speed and/or position, and it has an important role in keeping equipment operating smoothly and accurately. This … [Read more...] about Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
Incremental Encoder Signals
Incremental encoders are used on motors and equipment as feedback devices to determine position and direction of machinery. Motor controllers can also use position information from the encoder to … [Read more...] about Incremental Encoder Signals
Reimagining Reflective Encoders
Traditionally, reflective encoders have been considered a lower end option used when cost was more important than options. Whether needing high CPR, an index channel or compact sizes, it's time to … [Read more...] about Reimagining Reflective Encoders
Flexible, robust, precise and efficient: The new benchmark in modular incremental encoders
Requirements vary according to the application, so finding the matching encoder is not an easy thing. As a remedy, Baumer offers a modular encoder platform. The incremental encoders of the OptoPulse … [Read more...] about Flexible, robust, precise and efficient: The new benchmark in modular incremental encoders
Programmable Rotary Encoders with a Difference
Find out how POSITAL’s UBIFAST programming tool can be used to configure IXARC incremental and hybrid incremental/absolute encoders, right at the job site. Get the performance characteristics you … [Read more...] about Programmable Rotary Encoders with a Difference
Understanding Incremental Encoder Signals Data
Incremental encoders are used on servo motors as feedback devices to determine position and direction. Motor controllers can also use the position information from the encoder to calculate velocity … [Read more...] about Understanding Incremental Encoder Signals Data
A Quick Guide To Selecting Encoders and Other Feedback Devices
Worldwide applications use feedback for speed and/or position control. Feedback's important role in the machine is to make sure that the machine delivers performance, precision, and accuracy. The … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide To Selecting Encoders and Other Feedback Devices