Hamilton, NJ - POSITAL's OPTOCODE encoders with interfaces for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET IRT networks are ideal for sophisti-cated motion control such as packaging lines, cartoning machines or anywhere else accuracy, precision and reliability are needed. Both encoder types can be used in high-speed machines: the EtherNet/IP models, which incorporate an Ertec200 controller, have cycle times of less than 10 ms, while the PROFINET IRT models support cycle times as low as 1 ms (isochronos real-time) and 10 ms (real-time).

Real-Time Interface
Ethernet POWERLINK is an open and completely software based solution that is promoted by the EPSG (Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group). It is a real-time protocol that is based on the CANopen back bone. The encoders from FRABA POSITAL have a jitter for synchronization that is less than 1 micro seconds.

Sensor conditioning with 100-fold sine interpolation and line drivers

iC-MQ's universal signal conditioning facility is suitable for optical and magnetic linear and angle sensors. For the very first time, outstanding diagnostic features are now available. Operational errors, such as signal loss or clipping, exceeding a preset operating temperature range or RPM speed and - as a totally new feature - a line count error of the scale or disc pattern, are detected, signaled to the PLC and transferred to a non-volatile diagnostic memory.

For wind turbine applications, Micronor now offers high reliability Yaw Position Transducers based on its proven MR200 series modular sensor and control technology. These products monitor yaw position, direction, speed and cable twist while providing the necessary feedback to the yaw directional motor drive and brake control systems.

To provide proper coupling to the large yaw bull gear, MR200 series Wind Turbine Position Transducers can uniquely offer an external anti-backlash POM (polymer) pinion gear for increased accuracy, repeatability and reliability.