PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 844DS-TA - Incremental Encoder
The ALLEN BRADLEY 844DS-TA is a heavy-duty industrial incremental encoder engineered for precise rotational position and velocity feedback in demanding environments. This device provides high-resolution quadrature pulse outputs with an index channel, facilitating integration into motor feedback loops, material handling systems, and general automation requiring robust and reliable position sensing. It is suitable for applications within CNC machinery, robotics, and process control equipment.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 844DS Incremental Encoder
- COMPONENT TYPE: Shafted Incremental Encoder
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 5-26VDC
- OUTPUT TYPE: Differential Line Driver (RS-422 compatible)
- OUTPUT CHANNELS: A, B, Z (Quadrature with Index)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 20 mA per channel (typical)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- RESOLUTION: 1024 Pulses Per Revolution (PPR)
- SHAFT DIAMETER: 3/8 inch (9.525 mm) or 10 mm (configuration dependent)
- SHAFT TYPE: Solid Shaft
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 6000 RPM
- STARTING TORQUE: 0.007 Nm (typical)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FEEDBACK SIGNAL: Incremental Quadrature
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: Integral cable with flying leads or M12 connector (configuration dependent)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40 to 85 degrees C
- MOUNTING: Flange Mount or Servo Mount
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Die-cast aluminum
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- CONTROL SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motion Controllers
- INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS: Motor speed and position feedback, conveyor systems, cut-to-length machinery, indexing tables, packaging equipment