Incremental encoders offer customer programming

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 11, 2007

DRS26 CoreTech incremental encoders from Sick Stegmann are now customer-programmable, allowing users to freely program the width of the zero pulse and the number of lines from 1 to 8192.

DRS26 CoreTech incremental encoders from Sick Stegmann are now customer-programmable, allowing users to freely program the width of the zero pulse and the number of lines from 1 to 8192.

This functionality allows users to replace multiple encoders with a single type of encoder that can be programmed at any time, in any location, for any application.

Provided in industry-standard 2.5 inch housings, The DRS26 features opto-ASIC with chip-on-board technology for maximum reliability, and automatic light regulation for long LED life.

Square flange, servo flange and face mount versions are available.

Customer programmability allows end users to benefit from reduced inventory requirements, immediate availability and reduced downtime.

OEMs benefit by being able to use the encoder to determine the optimum PPR for their machine, while providing immediate reprogramming of the encoder to suit specific customer needs.

Integrators and consulting engineers no longer need to inventory multiple encoders with various PPRs and distributors can program the encoder at their location prior to shipping it to the customer.