The TWK range of products comprises rotary and linear encoders and transducers using electro-optical, electro-magnetic, magnetostrictive and inductive sensor technologies with CANopen interfaces. Single-turn and multi-turn encoders cover measurement ranges from one revolution up to 4,096 revolutions, with resolutions up to 16 bit/360° and with housing diameters of 36 mm, 50 mm, 58 mm, 65 mm and 105 mm. Linear transducers have been designed for measuring strokes from 20 mm up to 5000 mm.

All models feature robust housings, as well as sturdy shafts and ball bearings. The comply to IP54 to IP69K protection grades.

New versions of the T50 series rotary encoders have become available with redundant sensor devices. They comply to the CANopen safety protocol to CiA 301 version 4.0 and CiA 304.

All items meet the CANopen features listed in the box on the right.

Data sheets and instruction manuals are available via the TWK web site www.twk.de.