An encoder is part of the automation system, thanks to which it is possible to determine the efficiency of various types of machines. With proper knowledge of encoder functionality and the ability to use them, it is possible to increase the company's productivity - in other words, encoders save time and money and improve results.
Ready for Industry 4.0 and for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), data exchange between the Model A58HE and Model A58SE encoders and other applications has no influence on the control loop. Those devices are non-reactive and can work independently from the PLC or master, transferring data through network gateways to other automation networks and sites, and up to the cloud for analysis.
The A58HE and A58SE Models are EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IPTM, or PROFINET®-ready, multi- turn absolute encoders designed for heavy duty industrial applications, particularly suited to applications where Ethernet-based connectivity is required, and the encoder must retain position information after power-off events. Easily designed into a wide variety of system applications, the Model A58HE plugs directly into your network with minimal provisioning for rapid deployment, facilitating data exchange among myriad networked devices. The Model A58HE retains absolute position information even after a power loss, facilitating speedy system recovery at start-up without the need for system rehoming.
EtherNet/IPTM is a widely adopted Ethernet communication network that provides users with the tools to deploy standard Ethernet technology (IEEE 802.3 combined with the TCP/IP Suite) in industrial automation applications. The EtherNet/IP and CIP technologies are managed by ODVA, Inc., a global trade and standards development organization.
EtherNet/IP offers various network topology options including star or linear with standard Ethernet infrastructure devices, or device level ring (DLR) with specially enabled EtherNet/IP devices. Compliance with IEEE Ethernet standards provides users with a choice of network interface speeds – e.g., 10, 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps – and a flexible network architecture compatible with commercially available Ethernet installation options including copper, fibre, fibre ring, and wireless.
Encoders are indispensable wherever precise measurement and supervision of speed, direction of travel, distance travelled, and position of mechanical elements or number of
rotations performed is necessary. In any case, the encoder invariably affects the proper and efficient functioning of machines and systems. It is therefore a small investment in great profits of enterprises.
British Encoder Products Co. is the European Branch of the Encoder Products Group - Home of the Accu-coder® and Accu-CoderPro® Brand and a worldwide manufacturer of motion sensing and control devices serving the diverse needs of its global customers. BEPC encoders are increasingly becoming the basic elements of automation systems due to the wide applicability but also the effects of their use. They are used, among others, in:
- Machine building
- Robotics
- Automation and sorting
- Aerospace
- Food & Beverage
- Printing
- Material Handling
- Mobile equipment, etc.
If you still have questions as to how an encoder works in your specific application, please feel free to call a Customer Service Representative for technical support.
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