TR-Electronic CD_582+FS series encoder

The CD_582+FS series encoder by TR-Electronic is a compact safety-rated absolute rotary encoder for safe position and safe velocity over EtherNet/IP.

Encapsulated in a standard 58 mm housing, the two fully independent encoder cores use the latest ODVA protocol specifications for CIPsafety systems. Depending on the requirements of the application, the encoders are available with SIL2/PLd or SIL3/PLe.

The encoder supports DLR (device level ring) network architecture, said to increase the overall system reliability. In a DLR network, all devices are connected in a closed-ring topology rather than a string or star topology. If a single component or connection within the ring network fails, the remaining network will be fully functional, as each device can still complete a path back to the master controller.

The encoder design is based on a modular architecture that allows a large variety of options to be selected to meet individual hardware requirements. These options include a wide range of metric- and imperial-sized solid shaft options as well as hollow shaft and blind shaft versions with bores up to 15 mm in diameter. A large selection of different flange and mounting options are available, along with a choice of radial or axial M12 connections.