Turck RS-107/108 and RM-105/106 EtherNet/IP encoders

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Turck has announce EtherNet/IP-enabled encoders that provide an optical-based encoder solution with electronic multiturn capabilities for position applications requiring feedback for customers using the EtherNet/IP and CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) interface. Common applications for the ODVA-certified encoder include automotive production, logistics, metal processing and textile applications, as well as printing and packaging machines.

The EtherNet/IP encoders are available in both single-turn (RS-107/108) and multiturn (RM-105/106) variants and come with a diameter of 58 mm. They offer a total resolution of up to 32 bits (16 for single-turn, 16 for multiturn) and have been designed specifically for high-speed applications. The encoders offer an RPI (requested packet interval) time of 1 ms, and allow operation in high-speed applications with up to a 1000 Hz update frequency.

The RS-107/108 and RM-105/106 EtherNet/IP encoders offer a cost-effective, compact EtherNet/IP encoder solution with Device Level Ring (DLR) capability. The DLR capabilities allow the network to stay active even if one direction of the communication bus lines is compromised. This is a bidirectional communication capability built into the encoder. For the customer it means that their process can continue while one unit is offline, greatly influencing efficiency and reducing costly downtime.

The RS-107/108 and RM-105/106 encoders are available in solid shaft and blind hollow shaft versions, with the blind shaft version having diameters up to 15 mm. The encoders feature an operating temperature range from -40 to +80°C and are IP65 rated.