ROBUST HIGH RESOLUTION ABSOLUTE ENCODERS New Communication Interfaces for IXARC Magnetic Encoders POSITAL has introduced new communication by a unique self-powered revolution counting sys- interfaces for its high-precision line of IXARC tem that keeps track of absolute positions under all magnetic rotary encoders. These versatile, com- pact and cost-effective devices are now available N on-Contact Magnetic Measurement with PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP L ong Lifetime without Batteries and POWERLINK interfaces. POSITAL’s precision C ounts up to 65,536 Absolute Turns IXARC magnetic encoders provide a maximum re- M aximum Resolution per Turn of 16 bit solution of 16 bit, 12 bit accuracy and rapid dyna- A ccuracy of up to 12 bit for Real Time Applications mic response that rivals the best optical encoders. Based on magnetic measurement technology, the- se rugged devices are engineered to operate reli- C ompact Design with M12 Connectors ably in wet and dirty conditions. Multiturn models C lamp, Synchro and Hollow Flanges Available count any desired number of revolutions, provided

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