Encoder

What is an Encoder
Encoders are sensors capable of generating signals in response to
rotary movement

They are are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of a
motor shaft or other mechanical motion. They provide information
required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as
positioning a rotary table, pick and place, machine assembly, packaging,
robotics and more. Regardless of type, all encoders provide a method of
orientation detection that’s used as a reference point for position control.
 Types of Encoders
There are two basic geometries for encoders:
1. Linear
2. Rotary

A linear encoder responds to motion along a path, while a rotary

encoder responds to rotational motion

Based on the output, encoders are categorized as:

3. Incremental
4. Absolute
An incremental encoder only reads pulses to provide information
about the relative motion of the shaft. It has no information about
location when powered up; it can only show how far the shaft has
moved since the encoder was powered up. It reports back these
position changes with electrical “pulses”.
An absolute encoder determines the current position of its shaft and
converts the information as a pulse.
A feature of such encoder is possibility to determine the absolute
position without a reference point. When device will be turn on again,
it restore to the previous position and instantly report about current
location.
Application in Drawworks