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CTS Optical Encoder 291 Series

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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.

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