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How Does the IXARC Absolute Rotary Encoder Work on Fire Trucks?

25 October 2024

Encoders serve as the eyes and ears of vehicle’s positioning systems, providing accurate feedback on position, speed, and orientation. POSITAL's IXARC UCD Profinet encoders utilise advanced magnetic technology, which offers several advantages over traditional optical encoders.

Miniature Encoders for Compact Applications

10 September 2024

Mounting conventional encoders within the confines of small industrial automation machines, such as robotics and drones, can be extremely difficult. But, like most things, it may be about finding the right tool for the right job.

Encoders for Allen Bradley PLCs

POSITAL and Rockwell Automation: A Powerful Partnership

20 March 2024

Acknowledged as Rockwell Technology Partners

We are thrilled to announce that POSITAL has once again been recognised as a Rockwell Technology Partner.

EncoderLAB02 & EncoderLABRelay01

Automated End of Production Line Encoder Testing

5 January 2023

The Encoder-LAB02 is a dual-purpose instrument for quadrature incremental encoders with square wave outputs..

Encoder splitters application

Product Change Notification -Encoder Signal Splitters

18 August 2022

The existing encoder signal distributors (encoder splitters) from Motrona will be gradually phased out over the next 12 months or so.

Encoder Couplings for Encoder Applications

How to Select Encoder Couplings for Encoder Applications

16 August 2022

In this blog post we discuss the factors that you need to take into consideraton when selecting encoder couplings, and the types of couplings available.

Encoders for safety related motion control

Selecting Encoders for Safety Related Motion Control

7 July 2022

In safety-critical applications, a motion control system must be able to trust the position feedback that it receives from encoders and other sensors.

Setting limits of analogue encoder

Setting the Limits of an Analogue Encoder

16 February 2022

An encoder with an analog output provides a varying signal such as 0-10V or 4-20mA, which is representative of the position of the shaft.

Ethernet IP Encoders for High Speed Applications

Optimised Data Transfer with POSITAL EtherNet/IP Encoders

13 December 2021

POSITAL has updated the EtherNet/IP communications interface on their encoders to optimise data transfer, thereby reducing downtime due to transmission delays.

BUY ENCODERS ONLINE

Buy Encoders Online

11 June 2021

PCA Encoders offers a comprehensive range of encoders to buy online.

HOW TO ACHIEVE PRECISE MEASUREMENTS WITH POSITAL’S SPRING-LOADED PIVOT ARM

How to Achieve Precise Measurements with POSITAL’s Spring-Loaded Pivot Arm

13 April 2021

PCA Encoders stocks the widest range of encoder accessories in Australia to support our client’s applications installation.

FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER AND SYNCHRONISER

Encoder Frequency Multiplier and Synchroniser

11 December 2020

Motrona’s FM210 frequency multiplier gives you fast and stable frequency multiplication. 

Encoder Cable Length Limitations, Precautions & Solutions

Encoder Cable Length Limitations, Precautions & Solutions

19 October 2020

The speed and position signals of rotary encoders often need to be transmitted over long distances that are questionable for reliability. 

IO Link Encoders

IO-Link Encoders from POSITAL

29 September 2020

POSITAL has a range of absolute IO-Link encoders.  

PROFINET ENCODERS

In Stock- All Stainless Steel PROFINET Encoders

12 August 2020

PCA Encoders stocks the POSITAL OCD-EIB1B-1213-B15V-PRM PROFINET encoder.  

SAFETY RELAY FOR CRANE MONITORING

Safety Relay for Crane Monitoring

4 August 2020

For more than 40 years, Motrona safety relays have been used globally by crane manufacturers to monitor various parameters with a security level of SIL3 / Ple. 

MODBUS RTU Encoders

MODBUS RTU Encoders

29 April 2020

POSITAL offer several new encoders that support the ongoing demand for MODBUS RTU. 

LOW-COST QUALITY ENCODERS

Choose a Low-cost Encoder without Sacrificing Quality

4 February 2020

Rotary encoders are complex electro-mechanical devices that have intricate electronics and moving parts. 

ETHERNET IP ENCODERS

Ethernet IP Encoders for Australia's Most Common PLCs

28 January 2020

For many years the most commony used PLCs in Australia communicated via DeviceNet.

IP67 Rotary Encoders

Rugged IP67 Rotary Encoders for Heavy-Duty Applications

28 January 2020

Industrial applications usually involve challenging environmental conditions, which many sensitive measurement devices are not designed to handle. 

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