The reel sensor is comprised of two
basic parts: 1.
Linear to rotary unit
2. Transducer or encoder unitOther
units are also available such as the film potentiometer
unit with 4-20ma output.
Resolver
The resolver transducer unit is
used whenever absolute measurement is required. The
resolver digital output representing the actual position
is retained through power up/down cycles. The resolver
must be geared appropriately so that it turns 1 revolution
or less over the entire linear range of the cable
travel. For example, a linear range of 100 in.:
100in10
in/rev |
=
10 revolutions |
Gear ratio for the resolver package
is 10:1
Resolution: single resolver =
4096
dual resolver = 262,144
Scale above
numbers and read out:
100.0
in. or 100.000 in.
Pulse
Encoder
The incremental pulse encoder
can be used effectively when retained readings are
not necessary between power up/down cycles.
For example, linear range of 100
in.:
100in10
in/rev |
=
10 revolutions |
Select encoder
with 1000 pulses/rev
Counter output for full range
travel:
10
rev x 1000 pulses/rev = 10,000 pulses
Scale and
read out:
100.00
in. |