POSITAL's DeviceNet rotary encoders

POSITAL's DeviceNet rotary encoders are now also available with plug connectors or lead-out cables, providing new interface alternatives to their tried and tested cap connection units. At the same time, the company introduces a new heavy duty encoder line designed for rugged industrial environments or applications in construction site equipment. These robust types provide IP 66 and IP 67 protection on the shaft and the housing side, respectively. All heavy duty encoders feature a pressure equalizer which prevents condensation as well as an integrated T-distributor. Two 5-pin M12 plug connectors allow for easy handling even by non-maintenance personnel. The new DeviceNet encoders provide the full feature set of standard models. They support all DeviceNet functions (Polled Mode, State Mode, Cyclic Mode); rotating direction, resolution, total resolution and preset value can be programmed via the DeviceNet bus. Both the baud rate (125, 250 or 500 KBaud) and MAC-ID are set via explicit messaging. Project planning and parametrization can be carried out with any common project planning software – FRABA POSITAL supplies generic data files for use with any of these tools. The single turn encoder model offers a resolution of 16 bit per revolution. The multi turn version additionally tracks up to 16.384 revolutions (14