Designed for applications where space is critical, the RCML15 compact optical encoder combines brushless motor commutation pulses and incremental position feedback in a low-profile (0.350" high) unit. Due to its LED and sensor arrangement, the RCML15
Designed for applications where space is critical, the RCML15 compact optical encoder combines brushless motor commutation pulses and incremental position feedback in a low-profile (0.350" high) unit. Due to its LED and sensor arrangement, the RCML15 optical commutation encoder boasts of lower costs along with improved performance and reliability of the brushless motor/encoder package. Encoder frequency response is said to reach 300 kHz. In addition, ±20° of rotation of the encoder is allowed to align the commutation tracks with the motor poles. The unit also features a slide/gap mechanism to ease installation. The RCML15 is available in a wide selection of resolutions up to 2048 lines, provides commutation for 4, 6 or 8 pole brushless motors, and meets NEMA's ICS-16 requirements. For more details, contact Edward Burk at RENCO ENCODERS INC., Goleta, CA. (805) 968-1525.
