Encoder tutorial: how they work 05 September 2008 “The biggest machine safety issue is unannounced power outages,” says Jim Marshall, of Sick Stegmann. “On startup, you need to know where axes are ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Rotary encoders track motor shaft movement for myriad pieces of industrial equipment and commercial devices. For ...

Most double-feed induction generators require encoder feedback for top performance and line synchronization. But the high vibration and temperature extremes kill even “heavy duty” optical encoders.

Continuing his tradition of making bits of wire and scraps of wood work wonders, [HomoFaciens] is back with a unique and clever design for an electromechanical encoder. There are lots of ways to bu… ...