Electronics &
Communication Technologies -
Optical Encoder
Introduction
Optical Encoder is a electro-mechanical
device which provides the most efficient method of digitizing
the variable properties of a rotating shaft. The optical
encoder is of incremental bi-directional type having
resolution 100 counts per rotation. Pulses appear at
channel A (also called forward channel) whenever there
is clockwise rotation and at channel B (also called
reverse channel) during counter clockwise rotation.
In addition to above a separate reference index output
which indicates the absolute position of shaft is also
provided. The outputs are TTL compatible open collector.
The device works on +5 volts D.C. supply and power consumption
is approximately 1.5 watts.
Specification
Temperature
:
0 0 C to 60 0 C
Speed
:
600 RPM (max)
Output waveform
:
Width adjustable pulses
Weight
:
400 gms (appr)
Dimensions
:
80 mm x 80 mm x 90 mm
Applications
N.C. Machines, digital liquid level telemeters, neutron
and X-ray spectrometers and other position sensing and
control systems.
For further information please contact
:
Head,
Technology Transfer & Collaboration Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085
Tel : 091-022-25505337/25593897
Fax : 091-022-25505151
E-mail : headttcd@barc.gov.in
