The new website is reflecting the new product names for our 3 product categories:
Rotary encoders: IXARC
Inclinometers: TILTIX:
Linear Sensors: LINARIX
The IXARC product category contains our well known magnetic and optical encoder program.
However, with the launch of the new webpage we also will release some new products and product
changes as described below.
The TILTIX product category contains our established inclinometer program.
The LINARIX product category is new and offers a variety of different draw wire sensors for linear
measurement applications. Please refer to the corresponding pages on our internet page. More
information will be forwarded to you in the coming weeks.
As you noticed many things are changing. Please, do not hesitate to contact us in case you have
questions.
Product Changes IXARC:
Optical New 58 mm Housings
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Due to logistics and commercial reasons we will change the supplier for our standard green
colored aluminum housings.
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As a consequence the green housings will be replaced by steel colored housings with a
special silver metallic colored galvanic top coating which is specified for 720 hrs salt spray
tests.
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As the new housings will have the same mechanical dimensions as the old green versions the
main change for the customer is limited towards the color change. We recommend informing
your customer about the change, however we don’t think that additional release tests are
necessary. If your customer demands release samples please, contact us until the end of
June.
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The move from the green towards the new silver housings is planned for August-September
this year. If we don’t get any further feedback from you the transition will happen without any
additional pre-notice. The article names and numbers for our products will remain unchanged.
Magnetic Encoder Portfolio:
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We overworked the magnetic encoder portfolio regarding new mechanical and electrical
connection options.
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The new magnetic encoder portfolio will offer
o
A new series of 36 mm flanges with higher IP ratings (up to IP65 instead of IP54),
o
Additional shaft and flange versions,
o
Additional compact housing versions for radial cable and connector exits,
o
Additional standard cable lengths (1m, 2m, 5m, 10m).
In combination with the new flange portfolio we modified the type key. Please, check with the
help of the new product finder the corresponding changes. It should be emphasized that the
new versions are fully back compatible (except the RJ45 connector which will be discontinued
for cable exits in the future).
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The old magnetic versions can still be ordered under the old type key. However, you should
know that we plan to discontinue the old ones within the next 2-3 months. Please, contact us
in case you need release samples for the new version.
-
For autumn this year we plan to offer a 58 mm flange program for magnetic encoders as well.
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For further info please, open the corresponding page on our new online product finder.
New Profinet, Ethernet and Powerlink Encoder Platform
The machined connection caps of our Profinet, Ethernet IP and Powerlink encoders will be
replaced by our standard die-casted connection caps as it is already used in our Profibus
encoders. Due to the new design of the connection cap the length of the encoder will get a
little bit shorter (see new online datasheets).
The new Powerlink encoder platform was completely overworked. It will provide additional
interesting features like an integrated HUB, manual addressing option or an integrated round
axis.
The changes of the Profinet/Ethernet IP platform are limited towards the connection cap. The
software and electronics remain unchanged. Accordingly the encoders should be fully back
compatible.
The old versions can still be ordered under the old type key. However, you should note that
we plan to discontinue the old ones within the next 2-3 months. Please, contact us if you need
new release samples for the new version until end of June.
Regarding the discontinuation of existing products and their replacement, you will get a separate
document within the next days more detailed information.
Rotary encoders: IXARC
Inclinometers: TILTIX:
Linear Sensors: LINARIX
The IXARC product category contains our well known magnetic and optical encoder program.
However, with the launch of the new webpage we also will release some new products and product
changes as described below.
The TILTIX product category contains our established inclinometer program.
The LINARIX product category is new and offers a variety of different draw wire sensors for linear
measurement applications. Please refer to the corresponding pages on our internet page. More
information will be forwarded to you in the coming weeks.
As you noticed many things are changing. Please, do not hesitate to contact us in case you have
questions.
Product Changes IXARC:
Optical New 58 mm Housings
-
Due to logistics and commercial reasons we will change the supplier for our standard green
colored aluminum housings.
-
As a consequence the green housings will be replaced by steel colored housings with a
special silver metallic colored galvanic top coating which is specified for 720 hrs salt spray
tests.
-
As the new housings will have the same mechanical dimensions as the old green versions the
main change for the customer is limited towards the color change. We recommend informing
your customer about the change, however we don’t think that additional release tests are
necessary. If your customer demands release samples please, contact us until the end of
June.
-
The move from the green towards the new silver housings is planned for August-September
this year. If we don’t get any further feedback from you the transition will happen without any
additional pre-notice. The article names and numbers for our products will remain unchanged.
Magnetic Encoder Portfolio:
-
We overworked the magnetic encoder portfolio regarding new mechanical and electrical
connection options.
-
The new magnetic encoder portfolio will offer
o
A new series of 36 mm flanges with higher IP ratings (up to IP65 instead of IP54),
o
Additional shaft and flange versions,
o
Additional compact housing versions for radial cable and connector exits,
o
Additional standard cable lengths (1m, 2m, 5m, 10m).
In combination with the new flange portfolio we modified the type key. Please, check with the
help of the new product finder the corresponding changes. It should be emphasized that the
new versions are fully back compatible (except the RJ45 connector which will be discontinued
for cable exits in the future).
-
The old magnetic versions can still be ordered under the old type key. However, you should
know that we plan to discontinue the old ones within the next 2-3 months. Please, contact us
in case you need release samples for the new version.
-
For autumn this year we plan to offer a 58 mm flange program for magnetic encoders as well.
-
For further info please, open the corresponding page on our new online product finder.
New Profinet, Ethernet and Powerlink Encoder Platform
The machined connection caps of our Profinet, Ethernet IP and Powerlink encoders will be
replaced by our standard die-casted connection caps as it is already used in our Profibus
encoders. Due to the new design of the connection cap the length of the encoder will get a
little bit shorter (see new online datasheets).
The new Powerlink encoder platform was completely overworked. It will provide additional
interesting features like an integrated HUB, manual addressing option or an integrated round
axis.
The changes of the Profinet/Ethernet IP platform are limited towards the connection cap. The
software and electronics remain unchanged. Accordingly the encoders should be fully back
compatible.
The old versions can still be ordered under the old type key. However, you should note that
we plan to discontinue the old ones within the next 2-3 months. Please, contact us if you need
new release samples for the new version until end of June.
Regarding the discontinuation of existing products and their replacement, you will get a separate
document within the next days more detailed information.
