There are three basic configurations for optical encoders: incremental, absolute, and multiturn absolute encoders. Each delivers different performance characteristics, capabilities, and benefits.

Wachendorff Automation is expanding its portfolio of absolute encoders in the WDGA series with variants featuring an IO-Link ...

Rotary encoders track motor shaft movement for myriad pieces of industrial equipment and commercial devices. For industrial applications, incremental encoders (used when only relative position is ...