Motion Control: Rotary Encoders

Description

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of rotary encoders in this expertly crafted automation course. Whether you're an engineer, technician, PLC programmer, or automation professional, this course provides a deep dive into rotary encoder fundamentals, from their essential role in various motion control applications to the bits and bytes of incremental and absolute encoders such as pulse encoding models and memorizing positions.

Explore electronic output circuits, data interface profiles, resolution, precision, and accuracy considerations, and survey the diverse spectrum of encoder products available, from the mechanical aspect such as ring and hollow-shaft encoders to various network interfaces like Profinet and EtherCAT. Gain practical insights into sizing, selection, and best practices for service and maintenance.

This course helps you to expand your technical knowledge while entering the world of rotary encoders and motion control. To include a wide range of audiences, it has been designed in such a way that for the most part, a basic understanding of automation and control would be enough.

By the end of this course, you'll possess a strong and robust understanding of rotary encoders, empowering you to excel in automation and motion control applications with confidence and become a proficient encoder expert in your field.

What You Will Learn!

• Learn about rotary encoders as motion control feedback device
• Understanding different types of encoders and their use cases
• Reviewing Encoder data profiles, network interfaces, sizing and selection
• Demystifying key concepts of resolution, precision and accuracy
• Overview of different encoder technologies and applications
• Exploring various forms and shapes af rotary encoders
• Complete coverage of Encoder diagnostics, service and maintenance

Who Should Attend!

• Beginner and intermediate automation engineers and controls designers and programmers

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