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News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: AEAS-7000 absolute encoder
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 June 2003
Modular encoder is absolutely cheaper
The industry's smallest high-speed "plug-and-play" absolute encoder is claimed to reduce assembly time by half and cut costs for industrial automation systems by as much as 40%.
The industry's smallest high-speed "plug-and-play" absolute encoder is claimed to reduce assembly time by half and cut costs for industrial automation systems by as much as 40% Agilent's new AEAS-7000 device uses a modular approach that reduces the number of assembly steps to four, compared with other approaches that require as many as eight steps
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Agilent Technologies has developed its first absolute optical encoder products that provide position information without requiring shaft movement.
Compact absolute encoder can count revolutions too
A new module adds motor-shaft revolution-count capability to the Agilent AEAS-7000, the industry's smallest high-speed, plug-and-play absolute encoder.
The new encoder also dramatically reduces the number of components needed from approximately 80 to as few as four, reducing inventory, manufacturing and purchasing costs.
In addition, it eliminates the need for multiple alignment adjustments with its industry-first plug-and-play feature.
Absolute encoders are used in machines that need information about the position of components before any motion occurs.
The AEAS-7000 is capable of resolutions ranging from 12 to 16bit.
It complements Agilent's 8 and 10bit resolution absolute encoders, introduced in 2002.
The AEAS-7000 is aimed at industrial automation applications, including servomotors, robotics, machine tools, and wafer handlers.
It is based on technology acquired from Optolab Microsystems earlier this year.
"The AEAS-7000 offers clear differentiation from other absolute encoders", said Chong Khin Mien, Vice President of Agilent's Motion Control Products Division.
"Our plug-and-play feature can help manufacturers save engineering resources and get to market faster, both of which are critical in today's environment".
In addition to reduced part count and assembly time, the AEAS-7000 offers other important features, including: a small form factor for space-constrained applications; five encoder resolution options in one compact package; 16MHz serial data output for high-speed applications such as servomotors up to 12,000rev/min; no need for manual hunting for most and least significant bits (MSB and LSB); Grey code correction to +/-1LSB to reduce code-wheel misalignment; and a serial synchronous four-wire interface.
Agilent expects volume availability of the AEAS-7000 in August 2003. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
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