Absolute encoders

Novotechnik's absolute encoders enable the acquisition of precise position data without the need for a reference run. This feature plays a crucial role in applications that require an absolute position value immediately after power-up.

Our encoders are designed to perform optimally even under extreme environmental conditions. Their high resistance to vibrations and extreme temperature fluctuations makes them an essential tool for demanding automation applications. Stability and precision are always our top priorities. The built-in redundant functionality provides additional reliability in critical applications, making these sensors particularly valuable.

Using modern sensor technologies—such as those based on magnetic measurement principles like the Hall effect—Novotechnik’s absolute encoders ensure reliable, high-precision measurements even under challenging conditions. Particularly noteworthy are their high update rates, which help companies monitor and control processes without delay. These innovative technologies improve feedback-based process control and significantly reduce error rates by eliminating measurement uncertainties.

Another advantage is the wide range of options available: analog outputs, digital interfaces such as IO-Link, and common fieldbuses like CANopen or CAN SAE J1939. This enables seamless integration into various systems, thereby increasing efficiency by allowing existing workflows to be optimized without the need for extensive customization.

Key Benefits of Absolute Encoders

• Consistent accuracy: The encoders allow the absolute position to be detected and provided immediately after power-up or following a power interruption.
• Consistent Performance: High resistance to vibrations and extreme temperature fluctuations, combined with excellent electromagnetic compatibility, ensure maximum reliability, consistent performance, and interference-free signal transmission—even in demanding industrial environments.
• Easy integration: Various functional interfaces enable seamless integration into existing systems, thereby significantly improving their efficiency.

Typical applications for absolute encoders

• Industrial processes: Ensuring process reliability through continuous and precise data collection, which guarantees smooth operations.
• Vehicle Technology: Ensures precise control of complex vehicle systems for maximum efficiency and safety while driving through accurate transmission of position data.
• Construction and agricultural machinery: Guarantees reliability and stability even in demanding and challenging environments through continuous operational readiness.

Novotechnik's absolute encoders are synonymous with the highest levels of accuracy and operational reliability. They play a vital role, particularly in harsh environments, by helping to enhance efficiency and safety in production. They ensure the continuous improvement of industrial processes and provide essential support for maintaining consistent quality and productivity.