New PROFINET and PROFIBUS Rotary Encoders for Automation Technology

SCHAUMBURG, IL – (July 2011) - To keep up with the growing demands of the industry, HEIDENHAIN has increased the functionality of its PROFIBUS rotary encoders. The rotary encoders with PROFIBUS interface now support the DP-V2 encoder profile which makes them ready for robot control and production technology. The standard rotary encoders of HEIDENHAIN’ s ROC / ROQ 400 series with 58 mm housing diameter are now also available with the PROFINET interface. These encoders find use in manufacturing systems, process automation and drive applications. Within these newly improved HEIDENHAIN