The encoder is an electro-mechanic device, converting angular position of its shaft into a digital electric signal. When connected to suitable electronic circuits and through proper mechanic link, the encoder is able to measure angular displacements, linear and circular movements and also rotational speed and accelerations. Many technics may be used for angular movement detection: capacitive, inductive, potentiometric and photo-electric.
This series of incremental encoders has been designedly developed by ELCIS for industrial and professional uses where minimum size is required without affecting technical performances.
LED light source (100000 hours MTBF), push-pull connection of detecting phototransistors, components from surface mounting series, accurate design engineering and extended at high and low temperatures assure high reliability.
All these encoders are all-metal construction, turned from rod, with high precision ball bearings (ABEC 5) and stainless steel shaft.
In spite of their small size they yield a good protection to environmental conditions (dust, oil, moisture), a proper operation in a wide temperature range and a high frequency response.
The number of pulses/rev. is from minimum of 1 up to a maximum of 5000 (in according to those available for each model).
