A complete guide to incremental encoders: Explained
by Gordy's Sensors Gordy's Sensors, which was founded in 2008The incremental encoder is a powerful electro-mechanical device that
proficiently transforms the angular position or motion of a shaft into a pulse
or digital signal by using a high-quality optical disk. The pulses are produced
per revolution & corresponding to the resolution, every pulse or signal is
an increment. These encoders can only measure the angular position & they
come with a very compact design. As compared to absolute encoders, incremental encoders are less complex
and budget-friendly. They also come with high noise immunity. These rotary
encoders are extensively used in feedback-based applications such as
industrial, servo, heavy-duty, etc. In this article, we are going to discuss a
complete buying guide to an incremental encoder and its applications.
Advantages of incremental encoder
The key benefits of incremental encoder include.
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Very easy to manufacture.
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It determines speed and direction accurately
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Less expensive
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Simple hardware
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Easy to use
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Proficient speed control
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Flexible scaling functionality
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Highly compact and robust structure
How to choose the best incremental encoder?
While choosing this encoder for a particular industrial application,
there are different factors that you have to consider properly. Factors
include:
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Outer diameter
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Shaft type
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Cable length and the outlet way
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Voltage supply
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Output signal type
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Pulse count
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Output signal technique
Applications:
An incremental rotary encoder is accurately engineered to be
customizable & versatile to fit a wide range of applications. They are
mainly used to measure the speed of a mechanical system to monitor several
purposes & determine the angular position in a diverse range of heavy-duty
industries such as machine tools, automation, packaging, printing, and more.
Apart from that, these encoders can also be used for drive-based applications.
They can efficiently change the angular motion or position of a shaft into the
digital or analog code to calculate the motion or position seamlessly. Major
applications of these encoders include the following.
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Cut to length control
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Railroad car jacks
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Bottle labeling application
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Printing applications
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Elevator positioning applications
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Automated lines assembly
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Packaging machines
Incremental encoders are extensively used in many industries & they
are suited to a number of applications in many areas such as;
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Robotics
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Motorsport
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Factory applications
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Drink technology
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Cranes & Construction
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Heavy-duty industrial applications
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Automation
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Machine building
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Quality control
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Food industry
Incremental rotary encoders use
Well, this is an extension of the previous point. Basically, the
applications for incremental rotary encoders change depending on the industrial
environment. The 3 major categories of applications depending on the
environment include:
Heavy-duty environment: This is a common industrial environment having a high probability of
moisture & contaminants, higher temperature, vibration, and shock. This is
mostly found in pulp, steel plants, paper factories, and wood mills.
Industrial-duty environment: This is a factory operating environment that has standard IP ratings,
moderate vibration, shock, & temperature. This is common in food and beverage
industries, textile industries, automation plants, etc.
Light duty or servo environment: This is a controlled environment with temperature and high accuracy
requirements. Light-duty environments are common in electronics, robotics, and
semiconductor industries.
Final words
The incremental rotary encoder is known for its excellent speed &
distance feedback functionality. This is compact, and robust and delivers a
long-lasting performance every time. Looking for intelligent incremental
encoders? Contact Gordy’s
Sensors today. They offer a broad range of monitoring, sensing, and measuring
items & accessories for several industries. All products are finely tested
& accurately designed to deliver top-notch performance for a long time. As
the leading company, Gordy’s Sensors has built a solid reputation by delivering
the best quality products at the lowest price.
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