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POSITAL redundant absolute encoders are designed for applications requiring functional safety and reliability in motion control systems.

POSITAL launches a major update to its product portfolio. With this initiative, termed NEXTGEN, POSITAL is introducing new measurement and signal processing technologies for IXARC rotary encoders, and TILTIX inclinometers.

Given the wide range of applications that come under heading “motion control”, there is clearly no single best solution for all problems.

POSITAL provides a wide range of solid shaft solutions including synchro, clamp, and square flanges. Various metric and inch diameters as well as flats and keys are also available for solid shafts.

In the world of sensor technology, ensuring the robustness and dependability of sensors across diverse operational settings is of utmost importance.

Magnetic Measurement Principles vs Optical Measurement Principles

Positioning tasks require precise position values to monitor or control motion activity. In many applications position sensing is done using rotary encoders, also called shaft encoders or simply encoders.

Absolute angular measurement over a 360° range is notably one of the key measurements in many Industries and manufacturing units. In this article we will be discussing / comparing the similarities and the differences between single-turn rotary encoders and inclinometers based on their applications.

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In many fields, industrial or otherwise, motion measurement (position or speed) is essential information to ensure the proper operation of systems and machines.

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Programmable encoders have proven to be popular over the past several years since the measurement characteristics of the device (number of pulses per rotation, output level, etc.) can be modified through a software update without requiring any changes to physical components.

Inclinometers, also called tilt sensor, clinometers or slope sensors, are designed to measure the angle of an object with respect to the force of gravity. These tilt or level meters determine the pitch and/or roll angle and output these values via the appropriate electrical interface.

Explosion proof certified rotary encoders are designed to operate safely in atmospheres where there are potentially dangerous levels of explosive gases or dust.

Draw wire encoders measure linear position by converting the extension of a cable wound on a drum into rotational movement.

Singleturn encoders measure angular position within a single 360° rotation, resetting after each turn. Multiturn encoders track both the angular position and the number of complete rotations, making them suitable for applications requiring cumulative movement tracking.

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