Technical Articles
Encoder Products Company has published these technical articles:
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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The key to the successful operation of an optical encoder is the optics system, which consists of a light source,
a resolution disk, and a sensor. During the operation of the encoder, the resolution...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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Accuracy is defined as how close an actual pulse is to the theoretical perfect position. Many
applications require encoders with a high degree of accuracy to function well. With poor
accuracy,...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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Encoders are often times called to duty in an environment that is not conducive to a long life.
For protection against corrosion of the housing, shafts, connectors, etc., encoder housings
should be...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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Gray Code is a form of binary that uses a different
method of incrementing from one number to the next.
With Gray Code, only one bit changes state from one
position to another. This feature allows a...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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There are several important factors to consider when choosing the digital output for your encoder feedback system, but navigating through the options doesn't have to be difficult....
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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When the electrical signals leave the encoder, they
are "clean" in the sense of being noise free. However,
by the time these signals reach their intended
destination they can be degraded by radiated...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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Electrical noise generated by AC power, electric motors, fluorescent lighting, relays, and
many other sources can cause a plethora of problems in electrical systems. For the encoder
in your system...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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An encoder is an electro-mechanical transducer that converts mechanical rotary motion into digital
signals for the control of machinery. The encoder produces a square wave signal as the shaft rotates....
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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The mechanical life of an encoder is mainly determined
by the life of the unit's bearings. Several factors
affect bearing life, including shaft loading, heat,
ingress and rotational speed.
Shaft...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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Before you can fully understand how an encoder works, you should first understand what an encoder is and what it does. An encoder is a sensing device that provides feedback from the physical world--...
(Encoders and Resolvers)
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The CE (Conformite European) mark indicates
that a product complies with any or all
of the European Union (EU) directives, and
will affect you only if your system is to be sold
in Europe. CE does not...