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Absolute encoders
Single and multi-turn absolute encoders
Absolute encoders always provide the actual position data at the system power on, despite possible shaft rotations; therefore there is no need to reset to the zero point after a power down.
Stout and accurate, Elap single and multi turn absolute encoders are the ideal solution to releave motions on operating machines in all industrial fields.
The wide choice of mechanical solutions allow to fulfil any application requirement. The different available output signals and voltage supply range make it possible to interface Elap absolute rotary encoders to any counting system or PLC controller. The encoders high resolution values allow to employ them for applications needing a high accuracy degree.
- Absolute encoders
Absolute encoders
Single turn and multiturn encoders. EtherNet/IP encoders, EtherCAT encoders. Profinet encoders. Profibus encoders. CANopen encoders. Magnetic encoders.UL Listed encoders.
- EtherNet/IP Encoder
Multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/rev. – 13 bit
65536 revolutions – 16 bit CIP Sync protocol
- EtherCAT Encoder
Multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/rev. – 13 bit
65536 rev. – 16 bit
- Profinet Encoder
Multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/revol. – 13 bit
65536 revolutions – 16 bit
- Profibus Encoder
Single and multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/revolution – 13 bit
Multiturn: 65536 revolutions – 16 bit
- CANopen Encoder
Single and multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/revolution – 13 bit
Multiturn: 65536 revolutions – 16 bit
- CANopen Encoder
Compact multiturn encoders with fieldbus
8192 steps/rev. – 13 bit
Multiturn: 65536 revolutions – 16 bit
- Encoder MEM
Single and multiturn encoders
High resolution: 5÷13 bit/revolution x 15 bit revolutions
SSI serial output – Parallel outputs
Data memory >21 years
Position reset function
Binary or Gray code
Several configurations available - Encoder REC-VA
Single Turn Absolute Encoder
Compact size
Aluminium case
M12 connector or cable outlet
0-10V 360° analogue output
9 bit resolution
IP64 Protection degree - Encoder RM36
36 mm diameter
Ø 36 mm body, single turn absolute encoder
RM36-P: 9 bit parallel output
RM36-S: 12 bit SSI serial output
RM36-V: voltage analogue output
24Vdc or 5 Vdc supply - Encoder RM22
22 mm diameter
Ø 22 mm body, single turn absolute encoder
RM22-P: 9 bit parallel output
RM22-S: 9 bit SSI serial output
RM22-A: sin/cos analogue output
RM22-V: voltage analogue output
5 Vdc supply voltage - Encoder fittings
Joints, Wheels, Encoder Supports
Wide choice of encoder joints and measuring wheels. - Incremental encoders
Incremental encoders
Optical and magnetic encoders. Encoders with high pulses / revolution number. Programmable encoders.
- Linear transducers
Linear transducers
Incremental linear transducers, magnetic transducers, wire sensors, optical scales.
- Wire transducers
Wire transducers
Absolute wire encoders, fieldbus wire encoders, incremental wire encoders, wire potentiometers.
- Linear potentiometers
Linear potentiometers
Linear motion potentiometers. Potentiometers with analogue output. Small-sized potentiometers. Potentiometers with M12 connector
- Althen Potentiometers
Althen Potentiometers
Single turn rotary potentiometers – multiturn rotary potentiometers – continous-rotation potentiometers – linear motion potentiometers
- Industrial joysticks
Industrial joysticks
Althen industrial joysticks range includes solutions for the control 1 to 6 dimensions, with different sensor types.
- Vibration sensors
Vibration sensors
Wilcoxon Research® vibration sensors and accessories offer reliable performance and functionality for vibration analysis, machinery monitoring and balance-of-plant applications
- Tilt sensors
Tilt sensors
Vigor Technology tilt sensors range includes several models with different measuring angles, axes, accuracy grade, repeatibility and output signals.
- Touch screen panels
Touch screen panels
Weintek touch-screen panels range includes a wide choice of models, from 4.3” to 10” size.
- PLC controllers
PLC controllers
NEXUS, VEGA and NEOS, Elap comprehensive series of multi-function controllers are designed to make the programming operations and work cycle control easy.
- Counters & visualizers
Counters & visualizers
ELAP counters and readouts solve all the problems related to counting and displaying lengths or tickness measures and machined pieces numbers.
- Positioners
Positioners
Elap positioners range includes includes several PLC programmable equipments.
- Monitoring Systems
Monitoring Systems
Shinkawa offers a wide range of condition monitoring systems for rotating machinery.
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Absolute Encoder development and production
Absolute Encoders are electromechanical angular position transducers, being rotary devices that convert the angular position of their rotating axis into electrical pulses. They are called ‘absolute’ because they instantaneously code the position of the rotor in respect of a zero point, thus providing an absolute reference. Such fact is converted into numerical data via a special circuit and can therefore be processed by an external PLC control, counter or positioner. In magnetic encoders, the position is measured through detection — with a fixed sensor — of the magnetic flux generated by a magnetised rotating disk.
Operation
Unlike incremental encoders, both in mono- and multi-turn absolute rotary encoders, the signals code the instantaneous position of the rotor, which is then processed to obtain data on the displacement direction and speed. The advantage of this type of encoder is that even in case of power failure, the measurement is not lost, being in fact absolute. The difference between mono- and multi-turn encoders is that in the first type only the angular position is read, whilst in the latter, the number of turns made by the axis is also measured. In magnetic encoders, the position is detected by measuring with a fixed sensor the variation of the magnetic flux generated by a rotating disk. This contactless system eliminates any wear and tear issues, thus increasing the life of the absolute magnetic encoder.
Applications
Absolute rotary encoders are suited to a broad range of applications requiring robustness, speed and thermal resistance in detecting movements on industrial machinery. In order to make the implementation in the most diverse systems easy, models are available with Ethercat, Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus, CANopen and SSI interfaces. Depending on the specific needs of the sector, it is also possible to obtain very high levels of precision in:
- Logistics and factory automation
- Pallet Installations
- Snow cannons
- Safety installations
- The medical industry
- Fitness equipment
- Mechanical carousels
- Solar tracker control
Custom models
In addition to a series of commonly-used standard models, ELAP develops and produces customized absolute rotary magnetic encoders, created for the measurement needs of the customers’ specific industrial processes. Thanks to the extremely vast possibility of configuration and calibration of our instruments and to our internal design studio, ELAP products can be tailored to any specific need you may have.
Contact us today for more information, clarifications or quotes regarding ELAP Absolute Magnetic Encoders!
Since 1968 ELAP has been growing in the field of industrial automation, getting specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing transducers, sensors and control equipment for operating machines.
