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    Encoders

    What is the function of an encoder?

    What is an encoder, and how do they convert mechanical movement into electrical code?
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    Encoders

    What is an encoder?

    Tobey Strauch
    How encoders convert mechanical movement to electrical code
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    Top feedback applications for sensor data

    Charles Palmer
    Robotics, automated processes and safety benefit from industrial position sensors
    Encoders

    Incremental vs. absolute encoders

    Joey Stubbs
    Know how encoder types enable closed-loop motion control
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    Encoders for harsh environments

    Anna Townshend
    Identify and preemptively fix failures, and magnetic solutions might offer less wear and maintenance overtime
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    Encoders

    Advantages of encoders vs. resolvers

    Rick Rice
    Encoders have a distinct advantage over resolvers in accuracy and speed, but resolvers dominate in harsh environments
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    Encoders

    Contact-free sensor solutions for harsh environments

    Anna Townshend
    With no mechanical wear, magnetostrictive and inductive technologies meet a range of size, speed and resolution needs

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    Encoders

    Posital measuring wheel

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    Posital measuring wheels and accessories can be combined with IXARC encoders to measure linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products...
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    Programmable Posital encoders support fractional PPR

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    Posital’s IXARC programmable incremental rotary encoders can be configured to deliver fractional pulse rates (fractional PPR). These devices can be programmed to transmit...
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    New generation of Posital kit encoders

    Posital-Fraba
    Posital announced a major upgrade to its family of 36 mm kit encoders for motion control applications
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    Drives

    Variable frequency drive control with the right speed and torque

    Just as each application will dictate the VFD needed, fieldbus protocols range from simple to high-performance