Absolute Encoders

A new and unique approach to motion control

Absolute Encoder

The Rotalink absolute encoder is a contactless magnetic rotary encoder for accurate angular measurement over a full turn of 360°. The sensor determines the orientation of a magnet attached to the output shaft and calculates a binary code (10-16 Bit as required). The absolute encoder is tolerant of stray magnetic fields due to a local measurement technique and Hall sensor conditioning circuitry.

The encoder can be programmed at Rotalink to provide either:

  • Options with and without RS422 interface
  • SSI interface (3-wire or 2-wire)
  • PWM output (with non RS422 version)
  • Quadrature output for incremental encoding is optional upon request
    (with non RS422 version)
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Option 1: Non RS422

The non RS422 version provides an SSI interface with the possibility to include PWM output of the absolute position and AB quadrature output.

  • General Specification
    Supply Voltage : 5Vdc
    Output : SSI or PWM
    Max. Rev. Count : 1rev.
    Position retention : no limit
    Angle Resolution : 10/12/14/16 bit
    Accuracy : 0.9° @ 25°C
    Maximum SSI frequency : 1Mhz
    Connector : 8 Way Molex
  • Pin Outs to 8 Way Connector
    Circuit 1 : 5V power
    Circuit 2 : OV
    Circuit 3 : PWM Out
    Circuit 4 : Serial Chip_Select
    Circuit 5 : Serial Clock
    Circuit 6 : Serial Data Out
    Circuit 7 : Quadrature B
    Circuit 8 : Quadrature A

Option 2: RS422

The RS422 version has the benefit of a robust communication layer for the SSI interface. RS422 is a serial communication standard that is used for transmitting digital data over long distances between devices.

Overall, RS422 is a robust and reliable standard that offers many advantages for long-distance communication and high-speed data transmission.

  • General Specification
    Supply Voltage : 5Vdc
    Output : SSI
    Max. Rev. Count : 1rev.
    Position retention : no limit
    Angle Resolution : 10/12/14/16 bit
    Accuracy : 0.9° @ 25°C
    Maximum SSI frequency : 1Mhz
    Connector : 8 Way Molex
  • Pin Outs to 8 Way Connector
    Circuit 1 : 5V power
    Circuit 2 : OV
    Circuit 3 : Serial Chip_Select A
    Circuit 4 : Serial Chip_Select B
    Circuit 5 : Serial Clock A
    Circuit 6 : Serial Clock B
    Circuit 7 : Serial Data Out A
    Circuit 8 : Serial Data Out B
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