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POSITAL Sensor Overview

POSITAL Sensor Overview

POSITAL Sensor Overview

Product catalog summary
Overview
POSITAL offers a wide range of customizable encoders and sensors for motion control applications. Their modular architecture allows for extensive configuration options, enabling customers to specify performance characteristics and mechanical features through an online product finder tool. This approach supports the concept of 'MOQ-1' (minimum order quantity of one), ensuring rapid delivery and competitive pricing.

Magnetic Technology
POSITAL has advanced magnetic encoder technology to match the precision and dynamic response of optical encoders. This is achieved through an advanced Hall-effect sensor system, a 32-bit microprocessor, and optimized signal processing software.

Product Offerings
  • Rotary Encoders: IXARC line provides precise angular position measurements with various electronic connections.
  • Kit Encoders: Offer accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency with absolute and incremental measurement versions.
  • Absolute Encoders: Provide unique position values immediately upon power-up.
  • Incremental Encoders: Generate output signals per shaft rotation, requiring initial homing.
  • LINARIX Linear Sensors: Monitor linear motion with resolutions up to 2 µm.
  • TILTIX Inclinometers: Measure tilt or inclination with high accuracy and resolution.

Accessories
POSITAL provides a variety of accessories to enhance sensor installation and longevity, including connectors, measuring wheels, and adapter flanges.

Industry Applications
  • Mobile Machinery: Sensors withstand harsh conditions for safety and efficiency.
  • Renewable Energy: High-resolution encoders optimize solar and wind energy systems.
  • Material Handling: Sensors ensure safe and accurate operation in various equipment.
  • Healthcare: Advanced sensors provide precise positioning for medical devices.

Company Background
FRABA Group, established in 1918, focuses on motion control and industrial automation. POSITAL, a subsidiary, has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing rotary encoders and has expanded into tilt and linear motion sensors. The company operates globally with advanced production facilities and a robust distribution network.

Contact Information
For inquiries, POSITAL can be contacted via email in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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Catalog excerpts

POSITAL Sensor Overview-1

POSITAL FRABA POSITION AND MOTION SENSORS The One Stop Encoder Shop

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Mass Customization Magnetic Technology to a New Level POSITAL encoders are based on a modular archi- Magnetic encoders are typically more compact tecture that makes it possible for the company to and rugged, but until now, have offered lower lev- offer an extremely wide range of configuration op- els of precision and dynamic response. POSITAL tions. Using POSITAL’s online product finder tool, has eliminated the need for compromise by de- customers can “build” the devices that they need, veloping a new generation of magnetic absolute specifying the performance characteristics, me- and incremental...

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High Precision Rotary Encoders Absolute Encoders Motion control applications – ranging from factory Absolute rotary encoders are capable of providing automation to mobile machinery – require accurate, unique position values from the moment they are realtime information about the location of mechanical switched on. This is accomplished by detecting the components. The IXaRC line of rotary encoders position of a coded element. all positions in these provide precise and reliable measurement of the systems correspond to a unique code. Even angular positions of joints, drive shafts, pulleys, movements...

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PRODUCTS Versatile LINARIX Linear Sensors Many applications require linear motion to be monitored for system control or to ensure safety. With lengths ranging from 1 m to 30 m [3 to 98 ft], LINARIX draw wire sensors are available in many configurations to meet an application's requirements. Options include a wide variety of outputs (including analog, incremental, Fieldbus and Ethernet variants), heavy duty housings and compact designs. Q Position Measurement with Resolutions up to 2 pm Q Variety of Materials Compact Industrial TILTIX Inclinometers Accurate measurement of tilt or inclination is...

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Mobile Machinery In mobile machinery success is only possible when safety, efficiency and reliability are combined. POSITAL position and motion sensors can be used in a variety of applications to accomplish these goals such as monitoring the stability of a platform and the careful positioning of boom arms and blasting equipment. To be effective, sensors must withstand years of impact, shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Q IP69K Sensors, Pressure & Temperature Resistant Q Certified Sensors for Explosive Environments Renewable Energy With rising energy prices and the prospect...

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Over 50 Years Experience with Position Sensors FRABA Group FRABA is a group of enterprises focused on provid- POSITAL has a global reach with subsidiaries in ing advanced products for the motion control and Europe, North America and Asia – and sales and industrial automation markets. POSITAL has been distribution partners around the world. Products a leading manufacturer of industrial rotary encod- are manufactured in advanced production facilities. ers for over 50 years and recently has expanded The computer-guided semi-automated production its business to tilt and linear motion sensors. Oth-...

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