Modern industrial applications demand innovative designs featuring high performance, precise information and smaller component footprints. To this end, Instrotech now offers the Scancon miniature absolute multi-turn encoder with SSI interface. Based on new advanced electronics and mechanics, this high quality encoderrepresents the first step into a new world of automation possibilities.
Scancon designed this encoder to provide a compact, high-performance solution for motion control applications where space is critical. It features a 24 mm diameter size with multi-turn SSI capability. Other features include:
• Single or multi-turn versions.
• Hollow blind end or shaft diameter 3-6,35mm.
• Pre-set of zero position.
• Choice of counting direction.
• Enclosure rating IP64 to IP67.
• Cable or connector version.
Potential applications include automated machinery, pitch and yaw control, small AC motor feedback, wind turbines, packaging machines, robotics, ROVs and AGVs, solar trackers and automated doors.
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