Available in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, the two-in-one encoders with integrated I/O capability are based on WDGA Endra technology, which uses a uniquely coded magnetic signal for 4096 counts per revolution as well as each full revolution – providing 16-bit multi-turn absolute position feedback without relying on wear-prone gears or limited life batteries.
The WDGA-I/O absolute encoder integrates up to three multi-functional inputs and outputs; each may be configured as digital and/or analogue I/O (one four-wire, two two-wire). Users may connect, for example, CANopen compatible thermocouples, Pt100 temperature sensors, DMS, 4-20 mA or +/-10Vdc devices.
The I/O ports can be configured and scaled quickly and easily for a specific type of sensor using software, resulting in a large number of possible combinations for almost any application.