maxon offers a series of sensors. Their characteristics are:
Digital incremental encoder
- Relative position signal suitable for positioning tasks
- Rotation direction recognition
- Speed information from number of pulses per time unit
- Standard solution for many applications
DC tachometer
- Analog speed signal
- Rotation direction recognition
- Not suitable for positioning task
Resolver
- Analog rotor position signal
- Analog speed signal
- Extensive evaluation electronics required in the control system
For special solutions in conjunction with sinusoidal commutation in EC motors