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Encoders: Measurements, Instrumentation and Control Processes

This document provides an overview of different types of sensors called encoders that convert motion into digital signals. It discusses rotary encoders and linear encoders, which can be absolute or incremental. Examples of linear encoder types include optical (using light and dark patterns), magnetic (using magnetic tapes), and capacitive. Rotary encoders can be mechanical, optical, magnetic, or capacitive. Common errors in encoder output signals and applications of encoders in motor feedback, conveyors, and positioning are also covered.

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Encoders: Measurements, Instrumentation and Control Processes

This document provides an overview of different types of sensors called encoders that convert motion into digital signals. It discusses rotary encoders and linear encoders, which can be absolute or incremental. Examples of linear encoder types include optical (using light and dark patterns), magnetic (using magnetic tapes), and capacitive. Rotary encoders can be mechanical, optical, magnetic, or capacitive. Common errors in encoder output signals and applications of encoders in motor feedback, conveyors, and positioning are also covered.

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Measurements, Instrumentation and Control Processes

Presentation on Sensor

Encoders
Introduction

 Sensors, electro- mechanical devices


 Convert motion into digital signals
 Helpful in monitoring motion parameters
 Linear, Rotary
 CNC, Conveyors, etc.,
A Rotary
Encoder
Types of Encoders

 Rotary Encoders
 Linear Encoders
Linear Encoders

 Convert linear motion


 to signals
 Mostly read from a
 scale
 Read head, scale
 Absolute, Incremental (reading based)
 Optical, Magnetic, etc., (working principle)
Optical Linear Encoders

 Use light
 Alternate dark and
 white patches
 Resolution (nm)
 Very accurate
 Disturbance prone
Magnetic Linear Encoders

 Use magnetic fields


 Magnetic tape with
 alternate poles
 Pole pitch
 Robust, undisturbed by
 dust
 Presence of magnetic material affects performance
Capacitive Linear Encoder

 Relatively newer
 Senses capacitance between reader and scale
 High resolution
 Uneven dirt affects performance
Others

 Optical Image Linear Encoder


 Inductive
 Eddy Current
Rotary Encoders

 Convert rotational data to analog/digital signal


 Absolute – Unique binary word
 Incremental – Motion of shaft
 Mechanical, Optical, Magnetic, Capacitive
Mechanical Rotary Encoder
Output

 Signal Generation
 Resolution
Common Errors

 Delayed Signal Rise Time

 Very Low Amplitude Signals

 Stepped/stair-shaped encoder pulses


Some Applications

 Motor feedback
 Web tensioning – tension adjustment
 Backstop gauging
 Filling – table positioning
 Conveyors
 Ball Screw Positioning
References

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_encoder
 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/faq-what-types-of-linear-encoders-are-there-
and-how-do-i-choose/
 https://www.linearmotiontips.com/how-do-magnetic-linear-encoders-differ-from-
optical-versions/
 https://www.renishaw.com/en/how-optical-encoders-work--36979

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