BEI Industrial Encoders

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BEI Industrial Encoders, BEI Duncan Electronics and BEI Ideacod have combined to form BEI Sensors, bringing some of the best known position measurement solutions together under one name. This merger brings an extensive product line, engineering expertise and unparalleled customer service together to better serve the industrial, military/aerospace and transportation markets. Headquarters for BEI Sensors is located in Goleta, California.

BEI Industrial Encoders introduces the Omnicoder, an incremental encoder that allows users to easily program the resolution anywhere between 1 and 10,000 counts per turn. Packaged in BEI’s flagship Model H25 encoder, the Omnicoder allows for virtually unlimited resolution variations.

BEI Industrial Encoders’ new linear cable transducer provides digital position and speed feedback information in a rugged, easy-to-install package. Model LT25 cable transducer utilizes a flexible measuring cable mounted to an internal spring-loaded spool and a quadrature encoder output to precisely measure linear motion applications. The sturdy cable is made of nylon coated stainless steel for ultimate strength and has a measurement range up to 125 inches.

BEI Industrial Encoders introduces the new Dual Encoder to USB Converter module. This module translates encoder position data to industry standard USB 2.0 format that can be accessed directly through a PC. Each module can handle signals from two SSI absolute encoders or two quadrature incremental encoders. An optional programmable data sample function allows users to automatically capture readings on a precise time clock.

BEI Industrial Encoders is pleased to announce the launch of bei-industrial-products.com, a new e-commerce web site dedicated to industrial sensor accessories and support products. These products will help users install, maintain and retrofit a variety of industrial sensor applications and are all available for easy online purchase.

Real-time wireless control is finally a reality with BEI Industrial Encoders’ introduction of Swiftcomm, a wireless interface for encoders. SwiftComm was designed from the ground up for motion control applications, providing an extremely robust wireless signal in real time over a secure network. Unlike other wireless technology such as Wi-Fi, SwiftComm’s fast boot-up and transmission time allow it to seamlessly interface with existing control systems. Simply connect the SwiftComm transmitter to your encoder and the SwiftComm receiver to your control system and apply power. Costly and time-consuming cabling can now be a thing of the past.

BEI's drawworks encoder is now available with a dual output option. This type of encoder is specifically designed to be use with winch-turns counter in the drawworks system of oil rigs. The dual output allows the encoder to supply simultaneous position feedback to two separate systems from a single encoder. These outputs can even have different resolutions through use of interpolation.

Learn how to get the most out of your industrial encoder with BEI’s new complimentary guide, BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies. Whether you are a novice or an expert on encoders, this book will help you find out more about these multipurpose devices. BEI has partnered with the For Dummies series to provide an easy to read, no nonsense approach to essential technical information. This survival guide to the industrial encoder world can be a quick reference, a refresher or a complete top-to-bottom read on everything encoders.

BEI introduces the ES encoder series, a new line of environmentally sealed encoders designed specifically for harsh industrial applications. Through the use of a magnetic hub, these rugged incremental encoders are completely enclosed and sealed. The hub is installed on the equipment’s mating shaft, leaving a small air gap between it and the encoder. This isolates the encoder from high shock and vibration and makes them highly tolerant of shaft misalignment, meaning no more broken couplings! With an amazing IP67 rating, the ES encoder series are completely protected from environmental fluids, dust, dirt, grime, and even water immersions.