THE MODEL A58SB ABSOLUTE ENCODER is designed for harsh factory and plant floor environments.

Absolute positioning

“In any type of machinery that has a time-consuming positioning routine – an example would be a satellite dish – an absolute encoder is ideal,â€' explains Sarah Walter, electrical engineer and EPC Sales Engineer. “With an absolute encoder, the controller has precise motion feedback about the position of the equipment, without needing to re-home during every start-up. Requiring the equipment to always re-home consumes valuable uptime. With absolute positioning, the controller ‘knows' exactly where the machine is at all times, even after a power cycle.â€'

Model A58SB features

The A58SB Absolute Encoder offers:

• Multi-turn resolution up to 43 bits
• Up to 16 bits of single-turn resolution
• SSI and CANopen® communications
• 58 mm diameter housing
• Shaft in 6 mm or 10 mm
• Synchro or clamping flange available
• M12 axial or radial connector, in 5-pin (CANopen®) or 8-pin (SSI)
• Operating temperature range of -40° C to 85° C
• Sealing rating of IP65 on the shaft, with the balance of the unit rated to IP67
• Internal resistor option
• Durable magnetic technology
• Proven turns counting technology with no gears or batteries
• Continuous digital position monitoring
• Ability to retain absolute position after a power outage
• Can be used in draw wire applications, with the BEPC Model LCX
• Can be used with a bracket and measuring wheel for a linear measurement solution.

 

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Watch this video to learn more about when absolute encoders are the best solutions.