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Modular encoder offers precision regardless of environmental conditions

CUI has introduced a modular encoder series that combines ruggedness with accuracy. It is suitable for industrial and similarly harsh environment applications.

15/06/2014 11:55:27

The AMT11 incremental encoder family is targeted at industrial applications, which are subject to vibration and contaminants - such as dust, dirt and oil – that typically stop optical encoders from working effectively. This, when combined with exceptional accuracy figures of +/-5 arcmin, makes the AMT11 ideally suited to automation, robotics, and renewable energy motion-control applications.

Positional information is generated using CUI’s patented, capacitive code generation system coupled with a proprietary ASIC. The device also implements an onboard diagnostic system for use in the field or during development, which is accessible via a serial or CUI’s AMT Viewpoint graphical user interface.

Furthermore, the AMT's modular locking hub design simplifies the assembly process, reducing the time-consuming tasks of mounting and alignment to just a few seconds.

The AMT11 is available with 20 programmable resolutions with a range of 48 to 4,096 points per revolution, adjustable at the factory or via AMT Viewpoint. The compact series measures 28.58 x 37.25 x 10.34mm and features an ultra-wide -40~105°C operating temperature range.

It has a current draw of 10mA at 5Vdc, making it ideally suited to mobile and battery-driven equipment, and an input range of 4.5-5.5Vdc, with options for TTL voltage or line driver outputs.

Additional options include radial or axial connector orientations, nine mating sleeves ranging from 2mm to 8mm, and base plates with multiple pre-drilled mounting hole patters to mate with a wide range of motors.

The AMT11 series is available now through distribution with prices starting at $29.63 per unit.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.