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News Release from: Encoder Technology | Subject: TMA50 absolute encoders
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 28 April 2008
Encoders automate container lifting
Three TMA50 absolute encoders with stainless steel housings have been used to automate a container lifting facility on the Maria S Merian research ship.
Encoder Technology's T series single-turn absolute encoders have had a dual-chamber design for a number of years, and are now available in a wide range of mechanical and electrical variants These are therefore suitable for many diverse mechanical and systems engineering applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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One of the main benefits of the new MEH series of hollow shaft encoders from Encoder Technology is its exceptional breadth making it a product suitable for all levels of sophistication.
Three TMA50 absolute encoders with stainless steel housings have been used to automate a container lifting facility on the Maria S Merian research ship and as position sensors on the wickets of hydroelectric power plants.
The electromagnetic sensor system, in which an ASIC with Hall elements is activated via the rotational movement of a small, permanent magnet, is common to all versions.
Following interpolation, the sine-cosine voltage, which is proportionate to the angle, is converted into digital signals.
Absolute values in SSI form or as CANopen or Profibus interfaces are available at the output.
Depending on the design size, the resolution is 12 or 13 bits per 360 degrees.
The incremental version supplies a maximum of 2048 counts per revolution.
Analogue outputs are available in the form of voltage or current signals, from 0 to 10V or 0 (4) to 20mA. Request a free brochure from Encoder Technology ...
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