Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. SR12 10-bit Miniature Absolute Encoder

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Product Description The Photocraft SR12 is a full function, 10-bit, single-turn, absolute position encoder intended for application requiring miniature size, low cost, and up to 1024 uniquely identifiable positions per revolution. The low cost and small size make it ideal for applications previously limited to using precision potentiometers. The SR12 has the advantage of longer life because of the non-contact optical construction, and it requires fewer external parts since the outputs can directly interface to a computer, PLC or other digital equipment without the need for A/D converters. The SR12 is based on patented, cost saving technology that significantly reduces the size and complexity over conventional absolute encoders without any loss of functionality. Its construction consists of an infrared LED that provides a uniform, dependable light source, and is used to read one of up to 1024 unique codes precisely imprinted on a code disk. The intensity of the LED is dynamically adjusted to counteract the effects of temperature or aging. A linear array sensor and an integrated microcontroller read and interpret the code disk at greater than 2000 samples per second generating absolute position information accurate to within 1/1024th of a rotation. The position is then converted to either a natural binary or a gray code number and output as a 10-bit digital number in either parallel or serial format. The position can also be converted to a 0-10vdc or 4-20ma analog output. Use of an absolute code disk guarantees that the SR12 provides correct positional information when power is first applied, without rehoming, even if the system is moved while power is off. A DataReady output indicates when the parallel outputs are changing. This can be used, for example as a signal to an external system, or to clock an external latch. Industry Use Medical Printing and Labeling Custom Machine Builders Robotics Aerospace Automated Scales Product Documentation Additional Information Datasheet Drawings DOWNLOAD 3D STEP SR12 STEP SR12-A STEP SR12-S (not all 3D model variations available) Resolution Output Codes Supply Voltage Output Formats Interrogation Rate Logic Rotation DataReady Signal Output Circuit Modified Versions Modification Description SPI SR12 with serial synchronous output M137 SR12 with M4 x .7 mounting holes Datasheet M146 SR12 with 3/16" diameter shaft (without flat) Datasheet

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SR12 10-bit Miniature Absolute Encoder -  - Tri-Tronics Company, Inc.
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SR12 10-bit Miniature Absolute Encoder
SR12 10-bit Miniature Absolute Encoder
Product Description The Photocraft SR12 is a full function, 10-bit, single-turn, absolute position encoder intended for application requiring miniature size, low cost, and up to 1024 uniquely identifiable positions per revolution. The low cost and small size make it ideal for applications previously limited to using precision potentiometers. The SR12 has the advantage of longer life because of the non-contact optical construction, and it requires fewer external parts since the outputs can directly interface to a computer, PLC or other digital equipment without the need for A/D converters. The SR12 is based on patented, cost saving technology that significantly reduces the size and complexity over conventional absolute encoders without any loss of functionality. Its construction consists of an infrared LED that provides a uniform, dependable light source, and is used to read one of up to 1024 unique codes precisely imprinted on a code disk. The intensity of the LED is dynamically adjusted to counteract the effects of temperature or aging. A linear array sensor and an integrated microcontroller read and interpret the code disk at greater than 2000 samples per second generating absolute position information accurate to within 1/1024th of a rotation. The position is then converted to either a natural binary or a gray code number and output as a 10-bit digital number in either parallel or serial format. The position can also be converted to a 0-10vdc or 4-20ma analog output. Use of an absolute code disk guarantees that the SR12 provides correct positional information when power is first applied, without rehoming, even if the system is moved while power is off. A DataReady output indicates when the parallel outputs are changing. This can be used, for example as a signal to an external system, or to clock an external latch. Industry Use Medical Printing and Labeling Custom Machine Builders Robotics Aerospace Automated Scales Product Documentation Additional Information Datasheet Drawings DOWNLOAD 3D STEP SR12 STEP SR12-A STEP SR12-S (not all 3D model variations available) Resolution Output Codes Supply Voltage Output Formats Interrogation Rate Logic Rotation DataReady Signal Output Circuit Modified Versions Modification Description SPI SR12 with serial synchronous output M137 SR12 with M4 x .7 mounting holes Datasheet M146 SR12 with 3/16" diameter shaft (without flat) Datasheet

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The Photocraft SR12 is a full function, 10-bit, single-turn, absolute position encoder intended for application requiring miniature size, low cost, and up to 1024 uniquely identifiable positions per revolution. The low cost and small size make it ideal for applications previously limited to using precision potentiometers. The SR12 has the advantage of longer life because of the non-contact optical construction, and it requires fewer external parts since the outputs can directly interface to a computer, PLC or other digital equipment without the need for A/D converters.

The SR12 is based on patented, cost saving technology that significantly reduces the size and complexity over conventional absolute encoders without any loss of functionality. Its construction consists of an infrared LED that provides a uniform, dependable light source, and is used to read one of up to 1024 unique codes precisely imprinted on a code disk. The intensity of the LED is dynamically adjusted to counteract the effects of temperature or aging. A linear array sensor and an integrated microcontroller read and interpret the code disk at greater than 2000 samples per second generating absolute position information accurate to within 1/1024th of a rotation. The position is then converted to either a natural binary or a gray code number and output as a 10-bit digital number in either parallel or serial format. The position can also be converted to a 0-10vdc or 4-20ma analog output.

Use of an absolute code disk guarantees that the SR12 provides correct positional information when power is first applied, without rehoming, even if the system is moved while power is off.

A DataReady output indicates when the parallel outputs are changing. This can be used, for example as a signal to an external system, or to clock an external latch.

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Medical Printing and Labeling Custom Machine Builders Robotics
Aerospace Automated Scales

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STEP SR12
STEP SR12-A
STEP SR12-S
(not all 3D model variations available)

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Output Codes
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Output Formats
Interrogation Rate
Logic
Rotation
DataReady Signal
Output Circuit

Modified Versions

Modification Description
SPI SR12 with serial synchronous output
M137 SR12 with M4 x .7 mounting holes Datasheet
M146 SR12 with 3/16" diameter shaft (without flat) Datasheet

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  Tri-Tronics Company, Inc.
Product Category Rotary Encoders
Product Name SR12 10-bit Miniature Absolute Encoder
Encoder Technology Optical
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