The Omnicoder, developed by BEI and available in the UK from Variohm Eurosensor, is a industrial incremental encoder that offers the flexibility of user-programmable resolution. Based on BEI's H25 series - a durable encoder with a die-cast aluminium housing, a 416 stainless-steel shaft and heavy-duty ABEC 7 bearings - the Omnicoder is connected to a PC using a special USB cable assembly and through a free-of-charge user interface.The encoder resolution can be programmed between one and 10,000 counts per revolution. The patented control algorithm developed for the Omnicoder ensures that the duty cycle and phase relationship are unaffected at the maximum resolution. The design also ensures that the resolution information is stored redundantly in non-volatile memory, making it as reliable as a fixed disc encoder.
Aimed at original equipment manufacturers, machine builders and integrators who need the flexibility to set encoder resolution in situ or who are wanting to reduce the stock inventory associated with using several different fixed-resolution encoders, the Omnicoder can also be of benefit in labelling and packaging registration applications where it is desirable to modify the encoder resolution on product changeover. Variohm Eurosensor provides sales and application support for BEI's complete range of linear and rotary encoders, electronics and displays.
