Magneto-resistive encoder

The MR2 magneto-resistive encoder is designed as a positioning and speed control solution for medical, security and access, industrial automation and electronics assembly related applications. For machine builders in these industries, a system design can be implemented with a lower line count of 128 lines for first-generation products and upgraded to a higher resolution line count of 512 lines for future-generation products, without any motor-encoder assembly change.

Portescap’s MR2 incremental encoder is designed for seamless integration with Portescap motor drive systems.

These encoders deliver accurate positioning at a controlled speed with factory-programmable resolution from 4 to 512 lines in discrete steps, in a compact package.

The MR2 encoder facilitates easy and cost-effective system upgrades by eliminating the rigorous test cycle qualifications for qualifying OEM machine parts, as the MR2 encoder package remains the same regardless of the desired resolution. As a result, machine builders will realise improved value and lower cost of ownership due to the MR2’s ability to support multiple generation product upgrades, with a simple factory programming adjustment, to deliver higher resolution performance.

The MR2’s significantly reduced jitter delivers a cleaner signal for faster signal processing with improved positioning and speed control.