Tri-Tronics Photocraft RL-P

RL-P Shaft Encoder

Excel Automation is an authorized Tri-Tronics Photocraft distributor. Contact us for sales and technical support.

Features and Options:

  • Heavy duty bearings
  • 3/8″, 1/2″ & 5/8″ shaft diameters
  • DIP switches to configure options at installation time
  • Exclusive “Anti-Jitter” option
  • User selectable CPR & output circuit
  • USAMade in the USA

 


 

Product Description

The RL-P rotary shaft encoder directly couples to a rotating shaft and produces a specified number of square wave output counts per revolution of the shaft. The number of counts per revolution is determined by setting configuration switches accessible through an access port near the connector. Any one of a predefined set of counts per revolution are available.

It comes with a 3/8″, 1/2″, or 5/8″ shaft for heavy duty applications where a face mounted encoder is required. The rugged 3″ diameter by 2-3/8″ deep enclosure is constructed of 1/4″ thick aluminum with a 5 or 6 pin connector on the side.

When coupled to a rotating shaft, either directly with a flexible coupling or using a timing belt, it converts shaft rotation into square wave outputs.

The number and types of outputs are based on an integrated micro-controller and a factory installed program. Various programs were developed to meet the specific needs of different applications. Many programs offer installation time options that are configured using DIP switches located near the connector.

The following are examples of existing program outputs and features:

  • User selectable counts per revolution (cpr)
  • User selectable output circuit
  • 2 or 3 pulse outputs with differing counts per revolution
  • User selectable quadrature outputs
  • Anti-jitter and enhanced anti-jitter features
  • Direction indicator
  • Minimum speed detector
  • Fractional counts per revolution, such as 2.5 cpr
  • Multiplier that increases the maximum cpr

Call or visit our website for details about currently available programs, and to inquire about new features to meet your specific application needs.

Industry Use

Conveyor Manufacturers Custom Machine Builders Packaging Material Handling
Automated Scales

Product Documentation

Additional Information

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Shaft Options
Supply Voltage Options
Output Circuits

Currently Available Programs

Program Description
.125AJ
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option
  • Output Circuits: push/pull, or open collector (pre-configured at the factory)
  • Selectable Counts per Revolution: .125 through 8
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64AJ
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option
  • Output Circuits: push/pull, or open collector (pre-configured at the factory)
  • Selectable Counts per Revolution: 1 through 64
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144AJ
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option
  • Selectable Output Circuits: push/pull, current sinking, current sourcing, or open collector
  • Selectable Counts per Revolution: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.236, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144
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240AJ
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option
  • Selectable Output Circuits: push/pull, current sinking, current sourcing, or open collector
  • Selectable Counts per Revolution: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36, 40, 48, 60, 80, 120, 192, 240
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270AJ
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option
  • Selectable Output Circuits: push/pull, current sinking, current sourcing, or open collector
  • Selectable Counts per Revolution: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 54, 60
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270AJB
  • Output Type: single with Anti-Jitter option, and direction
  • Output Circuits: push/pull, or open collector (pre-configured at the factory)
  • Selectable Pulses per Revolution: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 54, 60
  • Selectable direction polarity
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300Q
  • Output Type: quadrature
  • Output Circuits: push/pull, or open collector (pre-configured at the factory)
  • Selectable Pulses per Revolution: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150, 300
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Modified Versions

Modification Description
M72 3/8″ shaft diameter, 3/4″ shaft length with flat View FileDatasheet
M96 M4 x .7 mounting holes View FileDatasheet
M105 8mm shaft diameter, 20mm shaft length with flat, M4 x .7 mounting holes, 3-pin connector View FileDatasheet
M131 Encoder with M12 4-pin connector View FileDatasheet
M141 Recessed shaft retaining ring (standard feature before September, 2000) View FileDatasheet
M152 8mm shaft diameter, 39mm shaft length with flat View FileDatasheet
M153 3-pin connector View FileDatasheet
M174 3/8-16 threaded shaft View FileDatasheet
M191 1/4-20 threaded shaft View FileDatasheet
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