Incremental Encoder Overview

Series

Single Channel (IS)

Dual Channel (ID)

Tripe Channel (IT)

Function

Counting, edge detection

Speed, direction

Position, speed, direction

Output

Digital or analog differential

A quad B

A quad B + Index

Target

Gear, slotted disc, PCB disc

PCB disc/strip

PCB disc/strip

Speed

Rotational

Count freq. up to 40 kHz

A-B count freq. up to 500 kHz

A-B count freq. up to 500 kHz

Linear

~50 m/s depending on target

Up to 50 m/s

Up to 50 m/s

Resolution

Rotational

1 count per tooth

Up to 12 bits per period

Up to 12 bits per period

Linear

Down to 0.5 mm

Down to 0.3 um

Down to 0.3 um

Options (ex-factory)

Sensor orientation,    bandwidth

Sensor orientation,     resolution, max speed

Sensor orientation,     resolution, max speed

 

 

 

 

Device

Series IS

Series ID

Series IT

Format 1101

6.8 x 9 mm

0.9 mm thick

IS1101

ID1101

 

Format 2201

6.2 x 8.7 mm

0.9 mm thick

IS2201

 

 

Format 3401

11 x 11 mm

0.9 mm thick

 

 

IT3401

Format 4101

9 x 25 mm

1.8 mm thick

IS4101 (PO2211)

ID4101 (PO2210/2300)