Product Description

The Danaher 62-PMEF-0050-T0 is an incremental optical encoder from the Dynapar Encoders series. It is suitable for precise and demanding applications in diverse industries. It is a motion-sensing encoder featuring a resolution of 50 to 2540 pulses per revolution (PPR). It is suitable for use in various applications with a speed of up to 6000 RPM, which makes it a high-speed encoder appropriate for any machinery. It also has an input/output isolator with an IP65 rating making it suitable for dust and moist environments to provide reliable and efficient operations. The encoder is powered by 5 to 26 VDC and the maximum current consumed by the device is 100 mA.

An incremental optical encoder like the 62-PMEF-0050-T0 senses change in position or motion through the help of light and optical sensors. These encoders produce pulses each time the disk rotates, and the number of pulses indicates the shaft's position. The incremental encoder provides relative position information only; therefore, it is more suitable for applications where accurate, immediate feedback of position is needed. Optical encoders are preferred due to their reliability, durability, and resistance to electromagnetic interference, making them commonly used in automated systems like motors and robots.

It uses a two-channel quadrature signal format, which is appropriate for high-precision motion control applications. This means that the encoder produces two signals, typically referred to as channel A and channel B, which are 90 degrees apart from each other. This phase difference enables the determination of the direction of the rotation. The optional index Z pulse helps to set the initial position relative to the framework. Differential outputs also assist in signal clarity, which is important for system stability.