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UL Certified: Explosion-Proof Incremental Encoders for Hazardous Locations

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Our explosion-proof IXARC incremental rotary encoders are now UL certified (Classes I, Division 2, Group A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 2, Group F and G; and Class III) — including environments with flammable gases, dust, and fibers. Built to perform in the world’s most demanding industrial settings, these encoders are an ideal solution for: 

  • Oil and gas installations 

  • Chemical and processing plants 

  • Grain handling and wood milling 

  • Fabric and material production 

IXARC incremental encoders feature several programmable performance parameters. Resolution (anywhere from 1 to 16,384 pulses per revolution) and incremental pulse direction (A before B or B before A) can be modified by simple firmware updates. Likewise, the output driver can be set to either Push-Pull (HTL) or RS422 (TTL). Customers can order the configurations they need pre-set at the factory or can customize their encoders on-site with POSITAL’s convenient UBIFAST programing tool.  

  • Rugged Housings:
    Aluminum or stainless steel bodies eliminate hot-spots that could spark ignition. 

  • Magnetic Sensing:
    Delivers high-resolution incremental feedback with resistance to shock loads up to 100g and vibration up to 10g. 

  • Flexible Configurations:
    Multiple mechanical and electrical variants available for integration into a wide range of applications.  

POSITAL offers a variety of sensors certified for explosive environments, compliant with ATEX and IECEx certifications. Read more here.