HEIDENHAIN's New Absolute Rotary Encoder with Functional Safety
SCHAUMBURG, IL (December 2013) – As the demand for functionally safe equipment products grows, so does HEIDENHAIN’s component product offerings. Now new to the market are HEIDENHAIN’s ROx 400 absolute rotary encoders, available in a functionally safe design including a mechanical fault exclusion for the shaft. Both the synchro and clamping flange versions passed the type testing from TÜV Süd, an international service corporation focusing on consulting, testing, certification and training. These new HEIDENHAIN ROx 400 encoders are now available with a 6mm or 10mm shaft, and equipped with