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POSITION and motion SENSORS

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Over 50 Years Experience with Position Sensors FRABA Group FRABA is a group of enterprises focused on provi- Absolute rotary encoders are sophisticated devices ding advanced products for the motion control and that can help solve a wide range of technical prob- industrial automation markets. POSITAL has been lems. However, realizing the full potential of these a leading manufacturer of absolute rotary encoders products may require specialized knowledge when for over 50 years and recently has expanded its selecting the device configuration and programming business to to include tilt and...

Catalog Overview Rotary Encoders, Linear Sensor and Inclinometers 5 Power Generation and Water 6 □ IXARC Rotary Encoders Technology Magnetic Encoder 12 Technology Optical Encoder 13 Absolute vs Incremental Encoders 14 Product Selection Guide 21 □ LINARIX Linear Sensors Draw Wire Technology Linear Sensor 30 Product Selection Guide 33 Product Selection Guide 41 © FRABA B.V. all rights reserved. We do not assume responsibility for technical inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Position and Motion Sensors High Precision IXARC Rotary Encoders Versatile LINARIX Linear Sensors Motion control applications – ranging from factory Many applications require linear motion to be mo- automation to mobile machinery – require accurate, nitored for system control or to ensure safety. realtime information about the location of mechani- With lengths ranging from 1 m to 10 m (3’ to 33’), cal components. The IXARC line of absolute rotary LINARIX draw wire sensors are available in many encoders provide precise and reliable measure- configurations to meet an application’s require-...

Power Generation and Water Wind Energy Water / Wastewater IXARC heavy duty absolute and incremental enco- Accurate monitoring of sluice gates for flood control, ders provide precise angle measurement for pitch sewage and power plants, dams or irrigation facili- control systems that dynamically adjust the angle of ties can be monitored remotely with IXARC rotary wind turbine rotor blades. High resolution encoders encoders and LINARIX linear sensors. The IXARC are also ideal for yaw control ensuring optimal posi- magnetic rotary encoders are also ideal for precise tioning of the nacelle with...

Material Handling Automated Storage Retrieval Systems Baggage Handling Increasing warehouse and labor costs make the Due to stringent security requirements, all airline use of automatic storage and retrieval systems eco- baggage needs to be screened and distributed in a nomically attractive. IXARC rotary encoders and secure manner. A labyrinth of conveyors helps sort LINARIX linear sensors are used in these systems these in a correct fashion. Programmable Fieldbus to give the position of the loading equipment with re- IXARC rotary encoders help track the position of spect to the vertical...

Mobile Machinery Drill rigs, excavators and mobile hammering systems Trucks with long boom extensions such as fire are complicated machines which must perform flaw- trucks or concrete pumps have to reach to high-rise lessly under the harshest conditions. For these appli- buildings, often over large obstacles. IXARC rotary cations the ATEX certified IXARC rotary encoders can encoders can be mounted directly on the rotational be used to provide precise positioning of drill heads joints to provide data for active damping systems. and masts. Single and dual axis POSITAL TILTIX TILTIX single or...

Factory Automation High precision is needed in processes like form Filling bottles to the right level, accurate labeling filling, sealing, palletizing, pick and place, cartoning and strict regulatory requirements are a few issues and cardboard folding. The IXARC rotary encoders that manufactures have to deal with. IXARC rotary with Fieldbus or Ethernet interfaces can simplify encoders and LINARIX linear sensors are used in wiring and keep costs down while their stainless the food and beverage industry to support efficient steel housing can withstand high temperatures and and hygienic food...

Modern devices used in the healthcare industry de- Elevator cars need to be accurately positioned with mand advanced technology for precise positioning. respect to each floor they visit. IXARC absolute TILTIX compact inclinometers provide accurate encoders help provide this information without the measurements and are built to last the life of the need of a ground reference. With IXARC absolute equipment. LINARIX linear sensors offer a solution encoders, knowledge of the position of the elevator for tracking the position of patient tables. For more car is always retained, even during power...

IXARC rotary ENCODERs High Performance Absolute and Incremental Encoders

TECHNOLOGY − IXARC ROTARY ENCODERS Magnetic Measurement Principles magnetic rotary encoders determine angular position that uses an energy harvesting system based on using magnetic field sensor technology. A perma- the wiegand effect. This system requires no ge- fixed to the encoder’s shaft creates ars or batteries. Eliminating batteries brings about nent magnet a magnetic field which is sampled by a sensor many advantages. Batteries have a limited lifespan, that generates an accurate absolute position reading. weigh a lot, and often contain harmful substances. Gear units have disadvantages...

TECHNOLOGY − IXARC ROTARY ENCODERS Optical Measurement Principles a key component of optical rotary encoders is a code disk mounted on the encoder shaft by the mechanically geared code disks to as many as 16,384 (214) revolutions. disk is made of unbreakable plastic that has a concentric pattern of transparent and opaque areas. Infrared light from an LEd shines through the code Advantages of Optical Encoders High resolution and accuracy along with disk, onto an array of photoreceptors d . as the shaft excellent dynamic response turns, a unique combination of photoreceptors are For use in...