TK250-TK260

The Bicoder® are an encoder family with a monolithic structure equipped with two discs, two electronics, two reading systems completely different from each other, operating on the same shaft.

The bicoders can be either incremental or incremental/absolute.

Incremental Bicoder®
They are manufactured with two incremental discs with a number of lines different or equal to each other.
The resolution can be between from 2 to 9000 square-wave pulses per revolution on unidirectional, bidirectional version with or without absolute zero index.
Size and body dimensions are those typical models such as:
TK50 (F, SG, FRE) and  TK60H

Applications
Interface with limited counting frequency
It can be manufactured with a low resolution disc (for example 500 ppr) for fast displacement and with a high resolution disc (for example 5000 ppr) used for reaching, with low displacement, the tooling point.

 

TK250-TK260 Bicoder® FAQ

1. What are the TK250-TK260 Bicoders?
   The Bicoder® family is a range of encoders with a monolithic structure that incorporates two discs, two sets of electronics, and two distinct reading systems—all operating on the same shaft. They provide dual measurement channels for enhanced reliability and versatility.

2. What types of Bicoders are available?
   The Bicoders can be configured in two ways:

   • Incremental Bicoder®: Uses two incremental discs (which may have identical or different line counts).
   • Incremental/Absolute Bicoder®: Combines incremental and absolute measurement methods.

3. What is the resolution range?
   The resolution can vary from as low as 2 pulses per revolution up to 9000 square-wave pulses per revolution. Options include both unidirectional and bidirectional counting, with or without an absolute zero index.

4. What are the typical sizes and body dimensions?
   The Bicoders are available in sizes and dimensions typical of models such as the TK50 (including variants F, SG, FRE) and the TK60H. This ensures compatibility with existing systems and standard mechanical integrations.

5. What applications are these Bicoders suited for?

   • Limited Counting Frequency Interfaces: Ideal for applications where the interface supports lower counting frequencies.
   • Dual-Resolution Needs: They can be manufactured with a low-resolution disc (e.g., 500 ppr) for fast displacement measurements, and with a high-resolution disc (e.g., 5000 ppr) for precise positioning (such as reaching a tooling point with minimal displacement).
     These features make the Bicoder® versatile for both rapid movement detection and high-precision positioning tasks.

6. Where can I get more information?
   For further details, customization options, or technical support regarding the TK250-TK260 Bicoders, please contact our sales team or visit our website for datasheets and technical documentation.