POSITAL recently announced the full implementation of the 2 and 4-wire versions of the single-cable BiSS Line interface for its family of motor feedback kit encoders. The combination of single-cable connectivity and the company’s cost-efficient kit encoders provides motor manufacturers and system integrators an economical way of building accurate, reliable absolute position feedback into devices…
POSITAL offers three new kit encoders for motion control options
POSITAL is expanding its line of kit encoder solutions for motion control applications to satisfy a wider range of needs faced by machine builders, system integration and motor manufacturers. Kit encoders are component-level products, designed to be built into motors or other equipment where real-time measurement of rotary position (angular displacement) or rotational speed is required.…
POSITAL updates its compact IXARC incremental encoder series
Position and motion sensor specialist POSITAL has announced that its popular IXARC incremental encoders will be available with a special housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device’s axis. This compact design combines features of both axial and radial cable entries in a single unit, providing the installer with more flexibility…
POSITAL upgrades magnetic IXARC encoders for cranes & factory automation
POSITAL’s IXARC new magnetic absolute encoders with CANopen interfaces are now available with an optional “connection cap,” which makes device configuration and troubleshooting easier and more intuitive. Device setup of the previous generation of IXARC magnetic encoders, with CANopen interfaces, was accomplished by updating software parameters. This required special tools and expertise. Now the connection…
Joral’s new, non-contact rotary encoder line captures motion in tight tolerances & harsh environments
Joral LLC has introduced the PE18 ProxEncoder non-contact rotary encoder product line. Modeled in a threaded proximity switch housing, the 18mm true non-contact encoder is designed to capture rotary motion where conventional sensors fail. Two USPTO patents enable the PE18 ProxEncoder to detect on-axis rotation with up to 0.5″ (12mm) air gap between the application…
POSITAL rolls out heavy-duty encoders for tough environmental conditions
POSITAL’s heavy-duty IXARC incremental and absolute rotary encoders are built to stand up to extreme environmental conditions. Based on a housing design with a 25-year track record of surviving the toughest conditions, these devices are suitable for cranes, offshore facilities, wind turbines, and other challenging locations. These sensors feature rugged impact-resistant Type 316L stainless-steel or…
What criteria should be considered when selecting & maintaining encoders for wind turbines?
Wind turbines require accurate and reliable blade pitch-control to optimize wind generation and safeguard the asset from extreme conditions that could cause damage. Turbine generators also rely on precise feedback to properly control and synchronize energy output with line frequency. Disruption of these processes can lead to poor turbine performance, downtime, or costly repairs. Encoders…
ProfEC Ventus launches online “One-Stop Wind Shop” for sensors & measurement systems
ProfEC Ventus has launched an online shop for wind measurement systems, wind met masts, and its accredited services. The “One-Stop Wind Shop” is the only one of its kind, which is operated by an accredited Measuring Institute and Test Laboratory with its own, accredited Calibration Laboratory. The offer ranges from individual sensors to fully calibrated, certified…
Baumer offers new magnetic absolute encoder series
Whether in industrial environments or for harsh outdoor use, quality components are often the keys to reliable equipment. Components, such as encoders, must meet many different requirements and ensure maximum resistance — while being efficient and economic. The robust MAGRES series magnetic absolute encoders by Baumer are proven under the harshest conditions, globally. The new…
Ingeteam to exhibit at WINDPOWER 2017 after steady growth in U.S. market
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, will present its full range of wind energy drivetrain products at AWEA WIND POWER. Ingeteam reported record performance last year, with deliveries reaching a peak volume of 5 GW of new capacity in 2016 alone — making the Spanish company the world’s number one supplier of wind-power…
PSI Repair Services to highlight its diverse engineering services at WINDPOWER 2016
PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and independent service provider (ISP) to the wind energy industry, will highlight its wide range of engineering services at WINDPOWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition. PSI’s engineering services include custom tests, product upgrades, remanufacturing services, and new product manufacturing services. The custom test program leverages the…
Baumer HS 35 encoder ready for work in India and China
Originally conceived for the North American Market, HS 35 now reveals a general interest in the “all-American guy”, especially in India and China. We are convinced that Italy and more European countries offer a considerable market potential for this encoder platform. The Baumer HS35 combines a rugged HeavyDuty design with an unrivalled precision into a…
Alaska-tuned turbines cut heating costs for remote villagers
By Jarrod Orszulak | Product Manager POSITAL FRABA Inc. About 50 miles south of Bethel, Alaska, and 50 miles north of the Bering Sea lies Tuntutuliak (locally referred to as Tunt), a tundra village of about 400 Yup’ik Eskimos. Most of the residents here survive off the land through subsistence hunting, fishing, and berry picking.…
What features should OEMs consider when choosing encoders?
Rotary encoders are often one of the least discussed components of a wind turbine and yet they are integral to many related applications. Encoders are an electro-mechanical device that converts the angular position of a shaft or axle to a digital code. Three of the most common uses for encoders in turbines are: monitoring and controlling blade…
How can you prevent encoder failure in wind turbines?
Encoders are a forgotten component in wind turbines—at least until they fail. Wind turbines are a challenging application for encoders, something many OEMs and end-users discover just after installation. The constant vibration and thrust is tough on tiny encoder bearings (and for absolute encoders it’s tough on internal gearboxes). Another problem is temperature cycling combined…
How can you prevent encoder failures in wind turbines?
Encoders are a forgotten component in wind turbines—at least until they fail. Wind turbines are a challenging application for encoders, something many OEMs and end-users discover just after installation. The constant vibration and thrust is tough on tiny encoder bearings (and for absolute encoders it’s tough on internal gearboxes). Another problem is temperature cycling combined…
CUI announces new modular encoder series
CUI, Inc. has announced a modular encoder series that combines both accuracy and ruggedness. The AMT11 incremental encoder family is targeted at industrial applications, which are subject to vibration and contaminants such as dust, dirt, and oil that typically stop optical encoders from working effectively. This, when combined with exceptional accuracy figures of +/-5 arcmin,…
Trends in encoders 2014
Wind turbines are a dickens of a place to expect electronics to work well. High vibration and temperature extremes kill even “heavy duty” optical encoders. To handle such loads, encoder manufacturers have designed units just for wind turbines. The devices are assigned to at least four applications in a wind turbine, depending on design. Generally,…
Leine & Linde offers new stainless steel model 600 encoder for severe environments
Leine & Linde introduces a new stainless steel version of the well known ISA and IHA 600 series of absolute rotary encoders. Designed to provide motion control and feedback for machines in harsh environments, the IXA 600 stainless steel model is useful in applications where the encoder is subject to saltwater, acids, or other aggressive…
Leine & Linde encoder meets needs of heavy equipment users
The Leine & Linde model PHE 900 encoder will meet the needs of the most demanding heavy equipment applications, and is currently experiencing particular interest from those in the mining and oil & gas industries. This absolute encoder has been created as a flexible platform which can be tailored to meet various application requirements. It…