PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 840-8A47 - Incremental Rotary Encoder
The ALLEN BRADLEY 840-8A47 is a Bulletin 840 series industrial incremental rotary encoder designed for precise position and speed feedback in demanding automation environments. It generates quadrature A/B/Z pulse signals for integration with PLCs, motion controllers, and drive systems, facilitating accurate control in applications such as material handling, robotics, and machine tool operations. This robust device provides reliable digital feedback for closed-loop control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Bulletin 840
- COMPONENT TYPE: Incremental Rotary Encoder
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 5VDC
- VOLTAGE RANGE: 5-26VDC
- OUTPUT TYPE: Differential Line Driver (RS-422 compatible)
- OUTPUT CHANNELS: A, B, and Z (Index)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SHAFT DIAMETER: 3/8 inch (9.525 mm)
- RESOLUTION: 1000 Pulses Per Revolution (PPR)
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 6000 RPM (typical)
- FORM FACTOR: Solid shaft, flange mount
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FEEDBACK: Incremental A/B/Z quadrature pulses
- CONNECTION: Integral cable or connector (specific to variant)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 85°C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Flange mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Motion Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Counters
- APPLICATIONS: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, textile machines, printing presses, material handling, general industrial automation requiring position and speed monitoring.