The ‘No Assembly Hassle’ Encoder from Quantum Devices April 29, 2015
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Quantum Devices QD145 Encoder
The QPhase™ QD145 has been designed to eliminate the assembly hassle and hidden cost of installing modular or kit encoders onto OEM products. The QD145 is a complete operational unit with an integral dual ABEC 5, ball bearing, insert molded hollow shaft support that provides the mechanical stability for this low profile (0.87” high by 1.45” diameter) high resolution encoder package. Using our proprietary sensing technology we are able to obtain an incremental, 4096 PPR, plus Index pulse, without the use of interpolation schemes. The stainless steel flexible spring mount provides for 30° rotational adjustment to permit precise commutation alignment and has been designed to allow for more motor tail shaft run out than typical modular or kit type units can tolerate.
Product options include: 120° C continuous ambient operating temperature, 4 to 12 pole three phase commutation signals for brushless motors, 5–26 VDC operating input voltages, high voltage line driver outputs on both incremental and commutation lines and standard resolutions from 200 PPR to 4096 PPR derived directly from the encoder disc. Features include:
- 500 kHz Fundamental Frequency Response
- Low Profile, 0.87″ assembled Height
- Bearing Design Simplifies Encoder Attachment
- Resolution up to 5000 Lines Per Revolution Direct Read
- 4, 6 or 8 Pole Commutation
- Conductive Carbon Fiber Housing
- Standard 1.812″ Bolt Circle Mounting
- Through Shaft Sizes up to 0.375″ Diameter
- High Noise Immunity
- Cost Competitive with Modular Encoders
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Size 11 High Resolution Optical Encoder from Quantum Devices February 18, 2015
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Quantum Devices QD110 Encoder
Quantum Devices, Inc. Model QD110 is designed to provide high resolution digital feedback in an industrial standard size 11 mounting format. Quadrature with reference pulse output format, resolutions up to 2048 lines per revolution (direct read) and a variety of electrical options are easily capable of satisfying the most demanding feedback application. The QD110 provides the user digital position information, directly from the feedback device, without the external R to D converters that are typically used with resolver feedback.
Converting from size 11 resolver to encoder feedback is easily accomplished with the QD110 without the need for costly mounting modification to existing designs. QDI’s unique optical sensing system embodies a much simplified encoder design, which ultimately results in longer service life and less down time due to feedback device failure. A nickel coated carbon fiber composite housing provides the EMI shielding of an all-metal housing and the high performance of a lightweight assembly. Features include:
- Standard Size 11 encoder mounting
- Compatible with Size 11 Resolver mounting
- Resolutions up to 2048 line per Revolution Direct Read
- Unique Optical Sensing System
- Differential and single ended outputs
- Nickel coated carbon fiber composite housing
- IP 50 sealing
- High noise immunity
- Low supply current requirements
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New size 20 Optical Encoder from Quantum Devices January 20, 2015
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Quantum Devices QD787 Encoder
Quantum Devices, Inc. Model QD787 is intended for applications requiring high performance, high-resolution digital feedback in a very small package. The model QD787 provides the resolution of larger encoder packages, but in a package only 20mm (0.787”) in diameter. Outputs can be configured in either single ended, open collector or internal pull up resistor, or with an industrial standard RS422A differential line driver.
QDI’s patent pending sensing scheme embodies a much simplified encoder design, which ultimately results in longer service life, and less down time due to feedback device failure. The encoder housing is constructed of a conductive carbon fiber composite that provides the EMI shielding of an all metal housing and performance of a lightweight robust assembly.
Features include:
- Miniature Size, 20mm (0.787”) Diameter
- Resolutions up to 2048 lines per revolution direct read
- Single ended and differential outputs
- Patent pending unique sensing system
- Long service life
- Conductive carbon fiber housing
- IP50 sealing High noise immunity
- Low current draw
More information on the QD787 optical encoder from Quantum Devices can be found at the link below-
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New Size 20 Rotary Shaft Encoder from Quantum Devices October 8, 2014
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Quantum Devices, Inc. model QDH20 provides an improved feedback solution in applications typically using a standard size 20 package. The QDH20 provides encoder feedback in standard industrial mounting configurations with superb mechanical and environmental protection.
Outputs consist of a quadrature A & B with reference pulse Z as a standard feature. The output can be configured with either the industrial standard 5 to 26 volt OL7272 line driver or open collector outputs.
Quantum QDH20 Encoder
The QDH20 features two heavy-duty bearing sets holding the output shaft, and two more bearings along with an integral flexible spring mount to isolate the working pieces of the encoder from mechanical stresses.
Features include:
- 500 kHz Fundamental Frequency Response
- High Operating Temperature Option (100 C)
- Resolutions up to 5000 lines per revolution direct read
- Flange and Servo Mount Options
- 0.375″ shaft diameter
- High Noise Immunity
More information on the QDH20 optical encoder from Quantum Devices can be found at the link below-
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What is meant by Rotary Incremental Encoder Index Pulse “gating”? June 11, 2014
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Quantum Devices Optical Encoder
Gating refers to the width of the Z (index) pulse relative to the A and B channels. With ungated devices the edges of the Z pulse have no hard relation to A & B.
Gating to channel A, requires the Z pulse to be high once per revolution and only when A is high.
Gating to channels A&B high requires the Z pulse to be high once per revolution and only when A AND B are high.
Gating to A creates a Z pulse roughly 180 Electrical Degrees in duration while gating to A&B creates a Z pulse roughly 90 Electrical Degrees in duration.
Gating to a smaller duration increases the precision of the Z pulse, but also requires the motion system to be able to read the Z channel at a faster rate.
Gating is sometimes required by certain drive/amplifier/controller manufacturers.
QD145 Z (Index Pulse) Specifications:
Ungated Z
Z-A/A-Z min = 0 Electrical Degrees
Z-A/A-Z max= 225 Electrical Degrees
Z width min = 180 Electrical Degrees
Z width Max = 540 Electrical Degrees
Z Gated to A
Z width min = 135 Electrical Degrees
Z with max = A true
Z Gated to A&B
Z width min = 45 Electrical Degrees
Z width Max = A&B true
Ungated Z
Z true over A&B> 45 Electrical Degrees
Z-A&B/A&B-Z min = 0 Electrical Degrees
Z-A&B/A&B-Z max= 315 Electrical Degrees
Z width min = 180 Electrical Degrees
Z width Max = 540 Electrical Degrees
Z Gated to A
Z width min = 135 Electrical Degrees
Z with max = A true
Z Gated to A&B
Z width min = 45 Electrical Degrees
Z width Max = A&B true
More information on ‘Quick Ship’ Industrial Rotary and Modular Shaft Encoders can be viewed at-
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The no assembly hassle industrial optical encoder from Quantum Devices May 7, 2014
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The QPhase™ QD200 has been designed to eliminate the assembly hassle and hidden cost of installing modular or kit encoders onto OEM products. The QD200 is a complete operational unit with an integral dual ABEC 5, ball bearing, insert molded hollow shaft support that provides the mechanical stability for this low profile (0.93” high by 2.00” diameter) high resolution encoder package. Using our proprietary sensing technology we are able to obtain an incremental, 5000 PPR, plus Index pulse, without the use of interpolation schemes. The stainless steel flexible spring mount provides for 30° rotational adjustment to permit precise commutation alignment and has been designed to allow for more motor tail shaft run out than typical modular or kit type units can tolerate.
Quantum Devices QD200 Optical Encoder
Product options include: 120° C continuous ambient operating temperature, 4 to 8 pole three phase commutation signals for brushless motors, 5–26 VDC operating input voltages, high voltage line driver outputs on both incremental and commutation lines and standard resolutions from 500 PPR to 5000 PPR derived directly from the encoder disc.
More information on the QD200 optical encoder from Quantum Devices can be found at the link below-
https://www.servo2go.com/product.php?ID=100130&cat=
For more information, please contact:
Editorial Contact:
Warren Osak
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Toll Free Phone: 877-378-0240
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Tags: Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Absolute Encoder, Single-Ended Encoder, Differential Encoder, Servo2Go, Quantum Devices
Understanding Incremental Encoder Signals April 29, 2014
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Which incremental encoder wires should I use?
Channels A & B (Incremental Channels)
Use only A (or only B) for an RPM or counting applications where the rotation is either unidirectional, or where you don’t need to know direction.
Use A and B together to know direction. After two low pulses the next high pulse indicates direction. This is due to the phasing offset between A and B of 90 electrical degrees, placing the signals in what is known as quadrature.
These signals can also be used to set up an up/down counter.
Index pulse, also known as Z, marker, or I
Index pulse is a pulse that occurs once per rotation. It’s duration is nominally one A (or B) electrical cycle, but can be gated to reduce the pulse width.
The Index (Z) pulse can be used to verify correct pulse count.
The Incremental Encoder Index pulse is commonly used for precision homing. As an example, a lead screw may bring a carriage back to a limit switch. It is the nature of limit switches to close at relatively imprecise points. This only gives a coarse homing point. The machine can then rotate the lead screw until the Z pulse goes high.
For a 5000 line count encoder this would mean locating position to within 1/5000 of a rotation or a precision of .072 Mechanical Degrees. This number would then be multiplied against lead screw travel.
Commutation (UVW) signals are used to commutate a brushless DC motor. I always like to compare these signals to that of a distributor in a car. The commutation (sometimes called “Hall”) signals tell the motor windings when to fire
You would need to have encoder commutation signals if the motor you are mounting the encoder to has a pole count and there is no other device doing the work of commutation. It is important to note that commutation signals need to be aligned or “timed” to the motor.
Single ended vs differential
These terms refer not to the waveforms of signals, but instead to the way the signals are wired.
Single ended wiring uses one signal wire per channel and all signals are referenced to a common ground.
TTL and Open Collector are types of single ended wiring.
Differential wiring uses two wires per channel that are referenced to each other. The signals on these wires are always 180 electrical degrees out of phase, or exact opposites. This wiring is useful for higher noise immunity, at the cost of having more electrical connections.
Differential wiring is often employed in longer wire runs as any noise picked up on the wiring is common mode rejected.
RS-422 is an example of differential wiring.
More information on ‘Quick Ship’ Industrial Rotary and Modular Shaft Encoders can be viewed at-
http://servo2go.com/supplier.php?id=1057843244
For more information please contact:
sales@servo2go.com
Toll Free Phone: 877-378-0240
Toll Free Fax: 877-378-0249
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Tags: Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Absolute Encoder, Single-Ended Encoder, Differential Encoder, Servo2Go, Quantum Devices
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