The encoder

An encoder is a device that compiles and converts a signal (such as a bit stream) or data into a signal form that can be used for communication, transmission and storage. The encoder converts angular displacement or linear displacement into electrical signals. The former is called a code wheel and the latter is called a code ruler. Encoders can be divided into contact type and non-contact type according to the read-out mode; according to the working principle, encoders can be divided into two types: incremental and absolute. The incremental encoder converts the displacement into a periodic electric signal, and then converts this electric signal into a counting pulse, and the number of pulses is used to indicate the magnitude of the displacement. Each position of the absolute encoder corresponds to a certain digital code, so its indication is only related to the start and end positions of the measurement, and has nothing to do with the middle process of the measurement.

working principle:

A photoelectric code disk with an axis in the center, on which there are circular and dark engraved lines, is read by photoelectric transmitter and receiver devices, and obtains four groups of sine wave signals combined into A, B, C, D, each sine wave Phase difference of 90 degrees (relative to a cycle of 360 degrees), the C and D signals are reversed and superimposed on the A and B phases to enhance the stable signal; in addition, a Z-phase pulse is output every revolution to represent the zero reference Bit.

　　 Since the phases A and B are 90 degrees apart, the encoder's forward and reverse rotation can be judged by comparing the phase A or the phase B. The zero reference position of the encoder can be obtained through the zero pulse.

The materials of the encoder code disc are glass, metal, plastic. The glass code disc is deposited on the glass with very thin scribe lines, which has good thermal stability and high precision. The metal code disc is directly engraved with through and impassable lines and is not fragile. However, due to the certain thickness of metal, the accuracy is limited, and its thermal stability is one order of magnitude worse than that of glass. Plastic code discs are economical, and their cost is low, but accuracy, thermal stability, and life are worse.

　　 Resolution—The number of open or dark engraved lines provided by the encoder per 360 degree rotation is called resolution, which is also called resolution division, or directly called the number of lines, generally 5 to 10,000 lines per revolution.