Baumer is a trusted global manufacturer known for high-quality sensors and automation components. Their rotary encoders convert rotational motion into digital or analog signals to measure angular position, speed, or direction. Baumer offers both: 🔁 Incremental Encoders 🔄 Absolute Encoders (Single-turn & Multi-turn) 🔍 Types of Baumer Rotary Encoders 1. ✅ Incremental Rotary Encoders Output: Pulses per revolution (PPR) Reference point: Requires homing on startup Use: Speed, direction, relative positioning Example Models Output Types PPR Range ITD 21, ITD 50 TTL, HTL, RS422 Up to 65, 536 PPR EIL580 Series Push-pull, Sin/Cos Wide PPR selection Applications: Conveyors, servo motors, robotics, textile machinery 2. ✅ Absolute Rotary Encoders Output: Unique code for every shaft position No homing needed after power loss Use: Precise positioning in automation and robotics 🔹 Single-turn Encoders Measure within one revolution (360°) 🔸 Multi-turn Encoders Count multiple revolutions and position Example Models Interface Resolution MAGRES EAM580 SSI, CANopen, EtherCAT Up to 18-bit single-turn / 30-bit multi-turn HOG 10 SSI, PROFIBUS, Modbus High-resolution, rugged use Applications: CNC machines, wind turbines, elevators, factory automation ⚙️ Key Technical Specifications Parameter Details Shaft type Solid, hollow, blind hollow Mounting Flange, servo clamp, clamping hub Resolution Incremental: up to 65, 536 PPR Absolute: up to 30-bit Output signals TTL, HTL, RS422, Push-Pull, Sin/Cos, Analog Interface options SSI, BiSS-C, CANopen, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, Modbus Protection class IP65 / IP67 (dust- and water-proof models) Temperature range -40°C to +85°C (model dependent) Speed rating Up to 12, 000 RPM (model dependent) 📦 Popular Models at a Glance Model Type Interface Resolution Mounting EIL580P-T Incremental Push-pull 1024 – 10, 000 PPR Clamping flange MAGRES EAM580 Absolute EtherCAT/SSI Up to 30-bit Flange or hollow HOG 86 Incremental TTL/HTL Up to 4096 PPR Robust industrial 🏭 Applications Packaging machines Elevator controls Wind turbine blade positioning Robotic arms and automation cells Paper and textile machinery CNC machines and factory systems ✅ Advantages of Baumer Encoders High reliability and durability Robust design for harsh environments Broad range of interfaces (Industrial Ethernet support) High resolution for precision control Compact models available for tight spaces