Encoders
A variety of encoders that can be read by the VRO are available to deliver an ultra-precise reading of the position of the carriage (slider) of various Velmex stages.
A variety of encoders that can be read by the VRO are available from Velmex that deliver an ultra-precise reading of the position of the carriage (slider) of various Velmex stages. Encoders offered include magnetic, inductive or rotary modes. For details, please see the Encoder page.
Downloads
The majority of CAD drawings found in our Technical Library are Step (.stp) files. You will also see .dxf, .dwg, .sat and .pdf files. For .STP files, you may need to right click on the download button and save the “target” or “link”. If you require a different format or cannot located the drawing you require, please contact us.
Velmex VRO Readout showing the precise position of three Velmex UniSlide linear stages that comprise a custom XYZ positioning system.
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
| Encoder Overview.pdf | Specifications for the encoders offered by Velmex |  |  | |
| Inductive_LinearTapeEncoders.pdf | Specifications for AMO Inductive Encoders | | | |
| Inductive-Encoder-Installation.pdf | Installation instructions for AMO Inductive Encoder | | | |
| Magnetic_Encoder_Specs.pdf | Specifications for Magnetic Encoders | | | |
| Magnetic-Encoder-Data-Sheet.pdf | Overview of features for Elgo Magnetic Encoders | | | |
| Magnetic-Encoder-Op-Manual.pdf | Operating Manual for Elgo Magnetic Encoders | | | |
| Rotary-Encoder-Lead-Screw.pdf | Operating manual and specifications for HEDs Rotary Encoder used on the linear lead screw | | | |
| Rotary-incremental-encoder.pdf | Specifications for Rotary Encoder used on the BEI double-shaft motors | | | |
| EPC Rotary Encoder Spec Sheet.pdf | Specifications for EPC Rotary Encoder primarily used on the XSlide | | | |
| Rotary Encoder Selection.pdf | Recommended Rotary Encoder for Velmex linear and rotary stages | | | |
| Encoder Connections and Cable Wiring.pdf | Instructions - Wiring diagrams for Encoder cable connection to VRO Readout | | |
