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Encoders

An encoder is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical motion into electrical signals that provide information about parameters like speed, position, and RPM. There are two main types of encoders - rotary encoders, which convert the angular position of a shaft into signals, and linear encoders, which encode positional information along a linear scale. Encoders are used in various applications that require precise control, including industrial machinery, robotics, cameras, and computer interfaces.

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Encoders

An encoder is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical motion into electrical signals that provide information about parameters like speed, position, and RPM. There are two main types of encoders - rotary encoders, which convert the angular position of a shaft into signals, and linear encoders, which encode positional information along a linear scale. Encoders are used in various applications that require precise control, including industrial machinery, robotics, cameras, and computer interfaces.

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• An encoder is an electromechanical device that provides an electrical signal that is
used for speed and position control.
• Encoders turn mechanical motion into an electrical signal that is used by the
control system to monitor specific parameters of the application and make
adjustments if necessary to maintain the machine operating as desired.
• The parameters monitored are determined by the type of application and can
include speed, distance, RPM, position among others.
• Applications that utilize encoders or other sensors to control specific parameters
are often referred to as closed-loop feedback or closed-loop control systems.
There are 2 types of encoders:-
• Rotary encoder
• Also called a shaft encoder
• Is an electro-mechanical device that convert the
angular position or motion of a shaft or axle to an
analog or digital signal.
• 2 main types
• Absolute – the output indicates the current position
of the shaft, making them angle transducers
• Incremental – the output of incremental encoders
provides information about the motion of the shaft,
which is typically further processed elsewhere into
information such as speed, distance and position
• Rotary encoders are used in many applications that
require precise shaft unlimited rotation, including
industrial controls, robotics, special purpose for
photographic lenses, computer input device and rotating
radar platforms.
Linear encoder
• A linear encoder is a sensor, transducer or read-head paired
with a scale that encodes position. The sensor reds the scale in
order to convert the encoded position into an analog or digital
signal, which can then be decoded into position by a digital
readout or motion controller.
• Can be either incremental or absolute.
• Motion can be determine by change in position over time.
Linear encoder technologies include optical, magnetic,
inductive, capacitive and eddy current.
• Linear encoders are used in metrology instruments, motion
systems and high precision machining tools ranging from
digital calipers and coordinate measuring machine to stages,
CNC mills, manufacturing gantry tables and semiconductor
steppers.

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