Application
Monitoring the speed of diesel locomotives.
Key Requirements
- Retrofit within existing mechanical constraints
- Resistance to heavy vibration and shock loads
- Electrically compatible with control and data-logging systems
- Ability to operate in environments subject to high temperature variations
Solution
Hengstler RI 36-H series encoder with the following key features;
- Compact 36mm IP64 housing with hollow shaft mounting capabilities and radial cable entry
- Vibration resistance of 100 m/s2 (10 – 2000Hz) and shock resistance of 1000 m/s2 (6ms)
- Supply voltage of 5VDC with a 500ppr short circuit proof push-pull transistor output
- Operating temperature resistance of -10 to +70 deg C
