As an encoder, a stepper motor has nothing absolute. There is no stop, no indicator of position, you have to count steps and direction to give a sense of anything. As a motor, it works tge same way.

We always think it is interesting that a regular DC motor and a generator are about the same thing. Sure, each is optimized for its purpose, but inefficiencies aside, you can use electricity to rot… ...

The PPR can be set for most models using the free AMT Viewpoint software (the AMT10-series encoders are configured using DIP switches). AMT series capacitive encoders are available for dual-shaft ...

The new I/O module controls stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP or PROFINET interface to host PC, PLC or PAC.

Stepper motor with integrated encoder. Hollow-Shaft Kit Encoders The kit encoders described above are often mounted on the non-drive end of the motor (see the image above).

With the addition of encoder options for 0.36º and 0.72º stepping motors, the vendor’s entire range of stepping motors (including 0.9º and 1.8º stepping motors) now has the option for an encoder.

– Make your stepper motor applications extremely compact ! – Make sure that you never miss a step again, thanks to the on-board encoder and control algorithm !

The choice of the DeviceNet encoders, DeviceNet network (with a single DeviceNet card), and relatively inexpensive drives, motors, and PLC kept the quote at just under $200,000.