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The POSITAL line of magnetic rotary encoders has been expanded with addition of the new MAGNETOCODE (MCD) Heavy Duty.
Compared to the other existing POSITAL magnetic rotary encoders, the MCD Heavy Duty has an enhanced, upgraded housing and a more robust shaft. Its high shaft load caters to elevators; if used in belt-driven shaft copying systems, the maximum mechanical loading of the ball bearing is important to withstand the force of the strained belt.
“An encoder which is used in an elevator is constantly subject to heavy loadings, so it is important that it is able to withstand the stress in the long term. The newly improved heavier ball bearings of the MCD Heavy Duty Encoder means that it has a longer lifetime,” says Fraba’s Product Manager, Lucien Scholten.
As with all POSITAL magnetic multiturn rotary encoders, the MCD Heavy Duty uses the innovative, Wiegend-effect technology to keep track of the number of rotations it has experienced, even if the rotations are very slow and/or occur when there is no system power The reliability of the Wiegend effect means that the MCD Heavy Duty requires no backup batteries, leading to long-term cost-saving benefits to the customers.
The business sensibility of the POSITAL MCD Heavy Duty also lies in its versatility – thanks to the three different interfaces with which it is available: CANopen, SSI, and analog. The CANopen and SSI interfaces enable it to fit a variety of commonly used control systems. For elevators, it comes with the CANopen lift interface, an additional interface designed specifically for lift applications. This leads to flexible configuration and thus, more functionality. Moreover, maintenance costs are also reduced due to less cabling and lower energy consumption.
The whole encoder boasts superior robustness, making it a sturdy and reliable solution. With only one moving part – the shaft/magnet assembly – it is extremely resistant to shock and vibration, while the magnetic measurement technology is virtually immune to dust and moisture and also complies with IP69K standards.
In summary, the MCD Heavy Duty encoder can cope well with dusty environment, as well as high shaft loading, making it the best choice for accurate positioning and heavy-load applications such as the elevator industry.
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