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AutomationDirect Adds Light and Medium-Duty Encoders with Inch-Size Shafts

Cumming, GA — October 31, 2012  AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide a cost-effective solution for small applications.

The TRDA-2E series light-duty encoders have a 0.25-inch diameter stainless steel solid shaft and offer resolutions from 100 to 2,500 pulses per revolution. The encoders are fitted with a two-meter cable with tinned ends and are available with 12-24 VDC open-collector or 5VDC line-driver outputs; the series provides up to 200 kHz response frequency. The TRDA-2E series encoders start at $89.

Light and Medium-Duty EncodersThe TRDA-20 series medium-duty encoders have a 0.375-inch diameter stainless steel solid shaft and offer resolutions from 100 to 2,500 pulses per revolution. The encoders are fitted with a two-meter cable with tinned ends and are available with 5-30 VDC totem-pole (push/pull) or 5VDC line-driver outputs; the series provides up to 200 kHz response frequency. The TRDA-20 series encoders start at $109.

The TRDA-25 series medium-duty encoders have a 0.375-inch diameter stainless steel solid shaft and offer resolutions from 100 to 2,500 pulses per revolution. Fitted with a military-style connector, these encoders also have a removable 2.5-inch round flange. Available with 5-30 VDC totem-pole (push/pull) or 5 VDC line-driver outputs, the series provides up to 200 kHz response frequency. The TRDA-20 series encoders start at $175. Military-style connector cables are available in 10, 20 and 30-foot lengths, starting at $62.

All TRDA encoders feature a reinforced aluminum die cast casing, have an operating temperature range of -10 to +70 degrees C, and have no mounting restrictions. Flexible encoder couplings in aluminum and glass reinforced resin, servo mount brackets, mounting brackets and flanges are also available.

For more information on Koyo TRDA encoders, visit: www.automationdirect.com/encoders.

AutomationDirect sells over 12,000 feature-packed products through its Online Automation Superstore and 2,750-page catalog. The company offers its customers high-quality automation products at prices typically below the industry average, same-day shipping on in-stock items, the best documentation in the industry, outstanding sales and technical support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on nearly every product.