Incremental encoders

Efficiently detect changes in position

Incremental encoders are the most cost-effective and simplest way to measure a change in position (linear or rotary). Encoders are particularly suitable for low-cost applications, because they can be used very flexibly in many applications. In the incremental encoder product range, SIKO not only provides flexibility in terms of interfaces, but also in terms of mechanical design.

Incremental encoders with a variety of interfaces

The simple and cost-effective incremental encoders (also known as rotary pulse encoders ) have an incremental interface with A, B, I and inverted signals. They are optionally equipped with HTL (push-pull) or TTL (RS422 - LD signals) interfaces.

Incremental encoders with optical or magnetic scanning

With two different scanning technologies, SIKO has the optimum incremental encoder for every application. High-precision optical scanning is available for applications with a particular focus on accuracy, while magnetic scanning is available for applications with particularly demanding environmental conditions.

The SIKO range of incremental rotary encoders is just as flexible in terms of mechanical variety as it is in the selection of interfaces. Whether particularly compact designs with housings from Ø 28 mm diameter, encoders with a particularly high degree of protection, or a wide temperature range of -40...+100° C, the variety here knows almost no limits. The incremental encoders are available in hollow shaft versions (up to 22 mm) or solid shaft versions.

Incremental encoders may need to be referenced after switching on, since changes in position are not recorded when switched off. If this is not required, you can find a suitable alternative in the Absolute rotary encoder product range.

Incremental encoders have many application options The range of applications for incremental encoders is wide. Incremental encoders are already a standard component in mechanical engineering. They are often used for precise speed measurement and position monitoring for a wide range of applications, for example, in packaging machines, textile machines, printing machines, woodworking machines or on asynchronous motors.

Plus points

• Optical and magnetic incremental encoders
• High resistance to shock, vibration and temperature
• Insensitive to oils, lubricants, dirt and water, for example
• Wear-free and maintenance-free sensor technology
• Universally applicable: different hollow and solid shaft designs
• Compact designs thanks to highly integrated sensors
• High speeds up to 12000 rpm