This rotary encoder is a compact, high-performance position-sensing device engineered for industrial motion control systems, delivering exceptional accuracy and reliability in demanding operational environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with servo motors and drive assemblies, it provides real-time feedback to optimize motion precision, speed regulation, and torque management-critical functions for automated manufacturing, robotics, and CNC machining applications.At its core, the encoder operates on an optical sensing principle, utilizing a precision-etched glass scale and high-resolution photodetector array to capture angular displacement down to 0.001° increments. This level of granularity ensures minimal position error, even at high rotational speeds (up to 12,000 RPM), making it suitable for tasks requiring tight tolerances, such as precision cutting, assembly line positioning, and robotic arm trajectory control. The device's signal processing circuitry further enhances performance by filtering electrical noise and converting raw optical data into industry-standard output protocols (including incremental A/B/Z signals and absolute SSI or BiSS-C interfaces), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of motion controllers.
| Part Number |
A860-2000-T321 |
| Sensing Technology |
Optical (precision-etched glass scale + high-resolution photodetector array) |
| Position Accuracy |
12,000 RPM (continuous operation); 15,000 RPM (short-duration peak) |
| Maximum Rotational Speed |
Incremental (A/B/Z, 1Vpp differential); Absolute (SSI, BiSS-C, 24V digital) |
| Output Interfaces |
Up to 4096 turns (absolute mode; non-volatile position retention) |
| Multi-Turn Capability |
IP67 (dust-tight; water-resistant to temporary immersion) |
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