Lika Electronic AS/AM58A series analog output encoders

Lika Electronic has expanded its family of analog output encoders with the AS/AM58A series. The company offers a range of single- and multiturn encoders with a variety of mechanical and electrical configurations.

The encoders are supplied in industry standard 58 mm flange diameter housing with IP67 protection (IP65 on shaft side) in both hollow (Ø 14, 15 mm) and solid (Ø 6, 8, 9.52, 10, 11, 12 mm) shaft versions. New circuitry allows for a more compact housing and a slim, 48 mm deep profile. A variety of mounting configurations is available for a quick, safe and low-cost installation.

The AS/AM58A encoders have a 12-bit resolution in single-turn and up to 16384 turns in the multiturn version for an overall 65,536 count. The improved hardware and software architecture provides a range of voltage and current output including 0 to 5, 0 to 10, -5 to +5, -10 to +10 V; 0 to 20, 4 to 20 and 0 to 24 mA.

Complementary and zero-setting inputs are supplied standard along with a fault output to warn against circuit interruption (current output versions only). Another feature is the optional Teach-In function, which includes two Start-Stop buttons located on the external enclosure designed to easily program the setting of the initial (start) and the final (stop) position.