Encoders 101: BEI’s guide for dummies

-- Control Engineering, 8/20/2007

Goleta, CA—BEI Industrial Encoders, an operation of Custom Sensors and Technologies business unit of Schneider Electric, offers a complimentary guide to industrial encoders titled, BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies. The guide covers how encoders work, what makes a quality encoder, how to install encoders, and tips on choosing the right encoder for a specific application. BEI partnered with the For Dummies series to provide an easy to read, no nonsense approach to learning technical information about these multipurpose devices. The guide is meant to be a quick reference, a refresher, or a complete read on everything to do with encoders.

Industrial Encoders for Dummies includes an in-depth look at common environmental and electrical concerns and how to assess them before they become an issue. Both encoder novices and experts should find helpful information in the guide, says the company.

—Edited by Lisa Sutor, Control Engineering Daily News Desk