CTS offers the 291 series, a precision, long-life compact, 12-mm-size optical encoder
The 291 Series from CTS allows versatility in design applications by providing highly reliable, precise digital output and long rotational life with a non-contacting design. This product provides flexibility for resolution, power consumption, operating temperatures, and use in multiple environments. The optional momentary switch provides additional functions such as menu selection for digital displays.
The 291 Series is ideal for many applications which include, but are not limited to, the following: medical equipment, laboratory equipment, communication, industrial, HVAC, transportation, security, and professional and consumer audio and home entertainment equipment.
This series is a high performance Optical Encoder which features long life, detailed digital signal output, small size and versatile construction. It is one of the smallest available optical encoders containing a 12mm profile. Available in this series are 6 and 8 PPR resolution, as well as 3M life cycles (with no detents) and 1M cycles (with detents-up to 32 available) Lower power consumption is given with 5VDC or 3.3VDC operating voltage.
Features |
Benefits |
| 12 mm, low-profile package (12 x 14 x 7 mm) is one of the smallest optical encoders available in the market today | Precise digital signal output in a compact size |
| 3 million cycle life with no detent or 1 million cycles with detents | Long life, accuracy, and reliability |
| Optional Long Life momentary switch (1 million life cycles) | Momentary switch can be used for reliable menu selection in digital displays |
| Durable metal shaft and bushing | Reliability |
| 6 and 8 PPR resolution in a 2-bit Quadrature output | Variety of output options offer greater design flexibility |
| 5 VDC or 3.3 VDC option | Provides the user with low power consumption options |
| Dust-resistant IP50 construction Humidity resistant (96 hours at 90% – 95% RH) |
Design flexibility for challenging environments |
| PC terminal or cable and connector options | Flexible design options |
| RoHS compliant | Design for environmental awareness |
CTS gives customers engineered components and modules, and similar products which use their expertise in RF design, filtering, frequency control, electromechanical, ceramic and ball-grid array technologies.
