Motion Control: Rotary Encoders

Comprehensive guide to mastering rotary encoders

What you'll learn

Learn about rotary encoders as motion control feedback device

Understanding different types of encoders and their use cases

Reviewing Encoder data profiles, network interfaces, sizing and selection

Demystifying key concepts of resolution, precision and accuracy

Overview of different encoder technologies and applications

Exploring various forms and shapes af rotary encoders

Complete coverage of Encoder diagnostics, service and maintenance

Requirements

Basics of factory automation and control

Description

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of rotary encoders in this expertly crafted automation course. Whether you're an engineer, technician, PLC programmer, or automation professional, this course provides a deep dive into rotary encoder fundamentals, from their essential role in various motion control applications to the bits and bytes of incremental and absolute encoders such as pulse encoding models and memorizing positions. Explore electronic output circuits, data interface profiles, resolution, precision, and accuracy considerations, and survey the diverse spectrum of encoder products available, from the mechanical aspect such as ring and hollow-shaft encoders to various network interfaces like Profinet and EtherCAT. Gain practical insights into sizing, selection, and best practices for service and maintenance. This course helps you to expand your technical knowledge while entering the world of rotary encoders and motion control. To include a wide range of audiences, it has been designed in such a way that for the most part, a basic understanding of automation and control would be enough.By the end of this course, you'll possess a strong and robust understanding of rotary encoders, empowering you to excel in automation and motion control applications with confidence and become a proficient encoder expert in your field.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Content

Section 2: What is an Encoder

Lecture 3 Intro

Lecture 4 Closed Loop Motion Control

Lecture 5 What is an Encoder

Lecture 6 Encoder Classification

Lecture 7 Linear vs Rotary Encoders

Lecture 8 Summary

Section 3: Incremental Encoders

Lecture 9 Intro

Lecture 10 Incremental Encoder

Lecture 11 AB Encoder

Lecture 12 Index Pulse (Z)

Lecture 13 Sin/Cos Encoder

Lecture 14 Summary

Section 4: Incremental Encoders Output Circuits

Lecture 15 Intro

Lecture 16 Electronic Requirement

Lecture 17 Open Collector

Lecture 18 Push Pull (HTL)

Lecture 19 Line Driver (TTL)

Lecture 20 Summary

Section 5: Absolute Encoders

Lecture 21 Intro

Lecture 22 Gray Code

Lecture 23 How an Absolute Encoder works?

Lecture 24 Absolute vs Incremental Encoders

Lecture 25 Multi-turn Absolute Encoder

Lecture 26 Summary

Section 6: Absolute Encoders Output Interfaces

Lecture 27 Intro

Lecture 28 Parallel Output

Lecture 29 SSI Encoder

Lecture 30 EnDat Encoder

Lecture 31 HiperFace Encoder

Lecture 32 BiSS Encoder

Lecture 33 Summary

Section 7: Encoder Resolution

Lecture 34 Intro

Lecture 35 Counting & Resolution

Lecture 36 Speed & Frequency

Lecture 37 Accuracy & Precision

Lecture 38 Summary

Section 8: Encoder Technologies

Lecture 39 Intro

Lecture 40 Optical Encoder

Lecture 41 Magnetic Encoder

Lecture 42 Capacitive Encoder

Lecture 43 Summary

Section 9: Encoder Product Spectrum

Lecture 44 Intro

Lecture 45 Physical Forms

Lecture 46 Fieldbus Encoder

Lecture 47 Understanding Data Sheets

Lecture 48 Summary

Section 10: Encoder Sizing & Selection

Lecture 49 Intro

Lecture 50 Industrial Application Categories

Lecture 51 Sizing and Selection

Lecture 52 Summary

Section 11: Encoder Service & Maintenance

Lecture 53 Intro

Lecture 54 Maintenance Workflow

Lecture 55 Mechanical Issues

Lecture 56 Electrical Failures

Lecture 57 Other Common Problems

Lecture 58 Summary

Beginner and intermediate automation engineers and controls designers and programmers