Features
- Very high-performance economical encoder
- Low profile—less than 25.4 mm height and 38 mm diameter
- Extended temperature operating ranges available
- Up to 12-pole commutation optional (for brushless motor control)
Incremental encoders are inexpensive and versatile devices that measure the angular position of a rotating shaft. They generate pulses that indicate the change in position, requiring periodic homing to establish the starting position after power loss. Incremental encoders are suitable for applications where precise positioning is not critical and downtime is acceptable.