Speed and Position Sensors for Extreme Applications
Built for
Extreme
Environments
About BEI Sensors 3
Major Industries Served 4
Sensor Technologies 6
Excellence in
Design and
Engineering
Rugged
and
Reliable
As an industrial consumer, you require the highest levels
of quality and reliability in the products you purchase.
It is critical that devices operate dependably day after day in some of the most
extreme conditions imaginable. BEI Sensors understands these needs and—
backed by decades of experience—designs sensors that offer uncompromising
quality and performance. BEI Sensors upholds a standard of excellence in our
products, customer service experience, and commitment to being your preferred
partner for position sensors. We fully understand that your complete satisfaction
is key to our success.
Extreme Environments 8
Hazardous Areas 9
Optical Encoders 10
Magnetic Encoders and
Hall Effect Sensors 18
Potentiometers 22
Sensor Support Products 24
SwiftComm Interface 26
Product Adaptablity 27
Mission
Critical
Applications
BEI Sensors provides reliable position, speed and inclination sensing products
for mission-critical and extreme environment applications in the industrial,
military/aerospace and off-road equipment markets worldwide. Our products
utilize the latest optical, magnetic and potentiometric sensing technologies. The
comprehensive product line includes absolute and incremental encoders, Hall
effect sensors, as well as rotary and linear potentiometers. Specialized products
for harsh environments include those certified for use in hazardous areas,
wash-down environments, and applications where they are exposed to extreme
vibration, shock and operating temperatures. In addition to an extensive range
of standard product offerings, we have the ability and expertise to make product
adaptations and create completely customized sensing solutions to suit even the
most challenging applications.
BEI Sensors’ experienced customer service staff offers an outstanding level of
service, both before and after the sale. Our order department quickly answers
questions on order status, pricing and availability, or helps specify a unit to meet
your exact requirements. Our highly trained applications staff helps with any
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technical needs—whether it’s assistance with an interface or questions about
crossing over a competitor’s part number. The BEI Sensors engineering team
also consults on advanced technical issues. We consistently provide this high
The Utmost
in Service
and Support
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level of service to an active customer base of thousands of companies. Everyone
at BEI Sensors works toward a common goal—to provide the most reliable
products and deliver the best customer service found anywhere.
BEI Sensors is the preferred position sensors partner
to leading companies around the globe.
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Serving the Position Sensing Needs of these Major Industries
These days, engineers have to do more with fewer resources. BEI Sensors helps by acting as an extension
of your engineering team. Our application and design engineers assist with everything from creating custom
sensors to troubleshooting installations. We are more than just a supplier. We partner with our customers to
help make their operations run more easily and efficiently.
Mining
In mining applications, BEI Sensors helps with everything from shaft elevator
control and ore cart positioning to the control of heavy equipment such as
excavators and earthmovers. Sensors in this environment have to withstand
high shock and vibration, along with extremely dusty and wet conditions. BEI
manufactures rugged products designed to deliver optimum performance in
these demanding operations. In addition, when hazardous area certifications
are required, BEI Sensors offers a number of products certified by UL,
CENELEC, LCIE and MSHA rating agencies.
Metal Manufacturing
There are few harsher, more corrosive environments than a steel
mill. Molten steel is cast into large slabs at blistering temperatures.
Water from line sprayers hits freshly poured slabs, creating clouds
of steam. Every piece of equipment is exposed to continuous
humidity. BEI speed and position sensors are engineered to
withstand this unforgiving environment. Encoders are available with
stainless steel housings and other protective coatings to prevent
corrosion and rust. High IP ratings are offered to resist pressurized
spray, condensation, and dust. BEI Sensors’ products are built tough
to operate reliably in these severe conditions.
Oil and Gas
Sensors used in the oil and gas industry must withstand high temperature
and pressure, potentially explosive locations, and extreme shock and vibration,
along with exposure to chemicals, dirt and moisture. Position sensors perform
crucial functions in oil and gas applications and must operate reliably day in
and day out to ensure an optimized yield. BEI Sensors is well aware of these
unique upstream, midstream, and downstream requirements and has designed
products that feature uncompromising quality and performance. Hard anodized
housings, gross leak tests, extended temperature ranges and a variety of
sealing options are available on numerous BEI products. BEI Sensors also offers
one of the largest selection of hazardous area rated products, including UL
Class I Division 1 and 2, and Class II Division 1 and 2, and ATEX Zone 1 and
Zone 2 (See page 9). A variety of communication protocols including Profibus,
CANopen and DeviceNet are also offered.
Off-Road Equipment for Construction and Agriculture
BEI Sensors’ products have stood the test of time, providing a
high degree of reliability and performance, while withstanding
the severe conditions posed by off-road and industrial vehicle
applications. These demanding applications rely on precise
position sensing and redundant safety for steering and wheel
systems, steer-by-wire systems, gear sensing, pedal and
throttle control, hand acceleration, valve and control logging,
cabin controls and more. Whether exposed to dirt, extreme
temperatures, or moisture, the rugged construction of BEI
Sensors products ensures their accurate and reliable operation
day after day, year after year.
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Heavy Motors
BEI Sensors has supplied high quality, rugged encoders to heavy motor
manufacturers for decades. Heavy motors are found in all types of harsh
industrial environments, and require extremely rugged feedback devices.
BEI’s products have the proven reliability needed for successful operation in
these environments. If a motor is needed for use in a hazardous area, simply
select one of BEI’s large catalog of UL and ATEX pre-certified products. They
provide a drop-in feedback solutions that are ready to operate in hazardous
areas worldwide. Custom product adaptations are also available for seamless
integration into any motor design. BEI’s design engineers are always on hand
to provide any amount of customization, from simple shaft and connector
modifications to designing a new sensor around your exact requirements.
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Cranes
Cranes are critical pieces of equipment for a variety of industries
around the world. The environments where they operate are
almost as diverse as the materials they move. Whether it’s
loading and unloading cargo in unforgiving seaports, or handling
material on a factory floor, cranes require reliable feedback
solutions to do their job properly and safely. BEI Sensors
offers a variety of position sensors and a real-time wireless
interface system rugged enough for the toughest environmental
conditions, while providing the position and speed feedback
needed to move materials with precision and accuracy.
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Choosing the Right Sensor Technology
BEI offers a variety of speed and position sensing technologies. It’s important to choose one that’s suited to
your particular application. The sensor’s operating environment, required degree of precision, output type,
speed, and physical configuration all must be considered. The descriptions of the different technologies on
these pages will help guide you in choosing the optimal speed and position sensing technology.
Optical Technology
RATINGS ON FIVE KEY CRITERIA
Ruggedness
PRecision
sPeed
TemPeRaTuRe
emi ResisTance
Optical sensing technology uses the interruption of light to
detect movement. Optical encoders have an internal code disc
with opaque lines or patterns that are rotated in the path of a
light source, typically from an LED. The code disc acts like a
shutter to alternately block (OFF) or unblock (ON) the light to an
internal photodetector. The photodetector senses the alternating
light beam, which the encoder’s electronics convert into an
electrical signal. This signal is passed to an external control
system through the encoder’s output.
Optical sensing technology is the most precise and offers
the highest resolution of the position sensing technologies.
It is also resistant to environmental magnetic interference
and, when enclosed in a metal housing, highly resistant to
EMI. BEI Sensors’ optical encoders are well sealed, allowing
them to operate in harsh and dirty environments. They are
also highly resistive to shock and vibration, and are capable
of withstanding a 50 g, 11 msec shock pulse and 20 g’s of
vibration (5 to 2000 Hz). This level of robustness makes BEI
encoders well-suited for most industrial applications.
BEI optical encoders are ideal for numerous types of
industrial processes, such as oil well drilling, machine control,
agricultural machinery, web process control, robotics, elevators,
construction equipment, cranes, motor feedback and any
closed loop control systems.
Magnetic / Hall Effect Technology
RATINGS ON FIVE KEY CRITERIA
Ruggedness
PRecision
sPeed
TemPeRaTuRe
emi ResisTance
Magnetic sensing technology uses changes in magnetic fields
to detect movement. There are two ways magnetic technology
is integrated into the BEI Sensors offerings, digital encoders and
analog Hall effect position sensors. Magnetic encoders use a
disc that has been magnetized with multiple, north/south pole
pairs that are in the form of radial lines or patterns. In place of
a photodetector, magnetic encoders use an ASIC designed to
detect alternating north and south poles as the disc is rotated
past it. As the ASIC senses the change in magnetic poles,
internal electronics convert it into a digital electrical signal that
is then passed through the device’s output.
In the Hall effect sensor configuration, the internal disc is
magnetized with a single pole pair. The disc is attached to
the sensor’s rotor which is then coupled to the motion being
measured. The sensor’s ASIC is designed to detect the change
in the direction of the magnetic field as the disc rotates above
it. These changes in magnetic field are converted to an analog
signal that is ratiometric (proportional) to the angle of the
rotating disc.
Hall effect sensors are typically used to resolve angular position
with an analog output while magnetic encoders are most often
used to detect rotational speed and direction with a digital
output. Magnetic encoders tend to have lower resolution
and precision than their optical counterparts and are more
susceptible to environmental magnetic interference. However
Potentiometric Technology
RATINGS ON FIVE KEY CRITERIA
Ruggedness
PRecision
sPeed
TemPeRaTuRe
emi ResisTance
Potentiometric sensing technology is available in one of three
configurations: wirewound, conductive plastic and hybrid.
Wirewound potentiometers are comprised of a resistive element
(coil) and a contact spring (wiper).The coil is made from a very
fine wire that is precisely wound onto a mandrel. The wiper, a
specially engineered precious metal contact, wipes across the
wound coil. The coil is fixed internally to the sensor’s housing
and the wiper is attached to the sensor’s rotor which in turn is
coupled to the motion being measured. A voltage is applied
across the coil and the coil becomes a voltage divider. As the
motion being measured rotates the wiper across the energized
coil, a voltage proportional to the rotational position can be read
between the coil and the wiper. The output changes in discrete
steps as the wiper moves across the individual coil windings.
Conductive plastic potentiometers are very similar to wirewound,
except that the wiper moves across a conductive plastic
element rather than a coil. The conductive plastic element is
comprised of a substrate and a resistive epoxy. In its pre-cured
state this resistive epoxy material is referred to as “ink”. The ink
is applied to a substrate using a silk screening process. Once
both products are ideal for operation in very high temperatures
and environments with extreme shock.
Ideal applications for magnetic encoders include wind energy,
tree harvesting, traction motors for rail equipment and
pavement profiling. Hall effect sensors excel in steering,
pedal and throttle for off-road equipment, dancer controls in
web processing, flow control valves and elevator door opener
applications.
cured, the ink acts very similarly to the coil in a wirewound
potentiometer, with the advantage of having a very uniform,
smooth surface. This surface provides a more continuous output
and longer life as compared to a wirewound potentiometer.
As its name implies, hybrid potentiometers use a combination of
the two previous mentioned configurations, using a wirewound
coil coated with the conductive plastic material.
Wirewound potentiometers provide the highest accuracy of the
three configurations and dissipate power very well; however
because of the metal-to-metal contact between the wiper and
coil, wirewounds have a shorter operating life. Conductive
plastic potentiometers provide the highest resolution or output
smoothness and have a higher operational life than wirewounds,
however it is more difficult to get the high linearity (accuracy)
available from a standard wirewound potentiometer. Hybrid
potentiometers are able to combine the best aspects of both
other configurations. A hybrid potentiometer has a better
ability to dissipate power (over conductive plastic pots) and has
improved resolution or output smoothness (similar to conductive
plastic potentiometers). The use of conductive plastic material
gives hybrids a longer operating life over wirewounds.
Potentiometers in general have several benefits including
small package size and weight, resistant to electromagnetic
interference (EMI), temperature stability and are able to work at
very high (300C max) and low (-55°C) operating temperatures.
Ideal applications include aircraft control surfaces, in-cylinder
hydraulics and oil field downhole measuring.
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Hazardous Area ProductsSensors for Extreme Environments
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BEI understands the challenges posed by extreme environments and has developed an extensive line of
products designed to operate in the harshest conditions imaginable. The icons below each represent a
particular environmental extreme. They are used in the product selection pages of this guide (pages 8–25) as
a quick visual indicator of which products are designed to operate in which extreme environment condition
.
Wet If a sensor has to operate in a liquid environment, it must have adequate sealing and the appropriate IP rating (as
a measure of ingress protection) to guard against contamination. Products rated IPX5 are protected from “water jet” liquid
ingress. An IPX6 rating indicates protection from “powerful water jets.” An IPX7 rating means the product can be immersed
in water up to 1 meter for 30 second durations. BEI products with this icon are rated IPX6 or above.
Dirty/Dusty
operate in the constant presence of dust. The majority of BEI products are rated to this level and this icon represents this
rating. Products with the lower IP5X rating are considered as only “dust protected,” which means that dust ingress is still
possible. IP5X rated products are recommended for environments where dust is only occasionally present.
Extended Temperatures
temperature range—typically 0 to +70°C. If your application requires operation in extreme temperatures (above or below
these ranges), BEI offers extended temperature options. Products with this icon have extended temperature ratings (beyond
their stated operating temperature) as a standard option.
High Shaft Load
sensors or potentiometers. Encoders have internal bearing structures that can carry some load. In applications that use
gears or drive belts, excessive radial (side) loading of the shaft can shorten bearing life. Encoders should be specified in
accordance with the anticipated radial loading. Typical maximum loads for industrial encoders are 5 to 40 lbs (22 to 178 N).
Ultra heavy-duty encoders are available to withstand heavier loads. Encoders with this icon can withstand high shaft loads
in the range of 40 to 300 lbs (178 to 1335 N). See individual product data sheets to determine actual maximum load.
Corrosive or Washdown
a corrosive environment. In food or medical-grade applications, where washdown may occur, an electroless nickel coating
or stainless steel housing is recommended. Products with this icon incorporate special finishes or housing material as a
standard option.
Hazardous Areas
potentially explosive environments. Products with this icon have certification for one of the following: explosion-proof, flame
proof, intrinsically safe, or non-incendive. Refer to the next page for complete information on hazardous area certifications.
BEI products with this icon are rated IP6X and are considered “dust tight,” meaning that they will
The majority of BEI Sensors products are rated to operate over a wide
For applications with shaft loading conditions it is best to use encoders over Hall effect
A hard anodized finish is recommended for sensors intended to operate in
Hazardous locations require equipment designed and certified to operate safely in
BEI Sensors offers a complete selection of UL and ATEX certified position sensing products. Certifications
include UL Class I Division 1 and 2, and Class II Division 1 and 2, as well as ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2. The
tables on this page provide details on BEI Sensors products’ certifications. A variety of protection methods
are available. The four most common are described below.
Explosion Proof Construction
• Enclosure can withstand internal ignition and contain the
explosion without damage to the enclosure
• Heated gases from an explosion that pass through gaps or
joints in the assembly will be cooled sufficiently to not ignite
gases outside the housing
• Must be connected using gas-tight conduit
• Rated for Division 1 or Zone 1 installations
Flame Proof Construction
• Enclosure can withstand internal ignition of volatile
gas-to-air mixtures without damage to the enclosure
• Allows for termination using a certified cable gland
and cable
• Cannot be used for Division 1 hazardous areas
Intrinsic Safety
• Limits the maximum energy that can be delivered into the hazardous
location
• Has limitations on the amount of energy that can be stored within the
body of the device
•
Ensures that even in double fault condition, not enough energy is sup-
plied to or stored in the encoder which could create a spark or heated
surface to ignite gas, vapor, dust or fiber in the hazardous area
•
Must be used with Intrinsically Safe (IS) barrier. An IS encoder installed
without an IS barrier is not an IS system.
Nonincendive
• Assures no sparking or hot surfaces will occur in the device under
normal operating conditions (unlike intrinsically safe encoders which
are evaluated under fault conditions)
•
Acceptable in Division 2 and Zone 2 installations where explosive
agents are present only in abnormal operating conditions
Hazardous Environment Groups
Gas GroupsDust Groups
Class IClass II
Division 1 & 2Zone 0, 1 & 2Division 1 & 2
A (acetylene)
B (hydrogen)F (coal)
C (ethylene)IIB (ethylene)G (grain)
D (propane)IIA (propane)
IIC (acetylene &
hydrogen)
E (metals)
(Div 1 only)
European “Flame Proof” Approvals
CENELEC/ATEX
Encoder Type
GAMX, GEMX, CAMX, CEMXEx d IIC T6
GAUX, GEUX, CAUX, CEUX, PAUX, PEUXEx d IIC T6
Category 2,
Zone 1 and 21
North American “Explosion Proof”
& European “Flame Proof” Approvals
NEMA 7 U.S.,
Encoder Type
H38 (Standard)D
H38
(w/ Labyrinth Seal)
H40
HS52II 2 G Ex d IIB T4 GbC, D (US only)
SwiftCommEx d IICB, C, DE, F, G
Encoders with metal connector or conduit terminations are rated to EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-2.
For plastic connector, pigtail or shielded/jacketed cable terminations, consult factory
North American and European "Intrinsic Safety" Approvals
CENELEC/
ATEX
II 2 G Ex d IIB T4
Canadian
Standards Class
I, Div 1, Group:
C, DE, F, G
D
NEMA 7 U.S.,
Canadian
Standards Class II,
Div 1, Group:
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Shock and Vibration
The use of position sensors in high shock or vibration environments that are
not properly rated can result in output errors, reduced accuracy, or component failure. It is important to be aware of an
application’s expected shock and vibration and select a sensor rated for that environment. Products with this icon can
withstand greater than 100 g’s of shock or over 10 g’s of vibration. See individual product data sheets for maximum shock
and vibration ratings.
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North American and European
“Nonincendive” Approvals
Division 2,
Encoder Type
H20, H25, HS25, ES20, ES25,
HS35, HS45
PHU9
Groups:
A, B, C,
D, F & G
CENELEC/ATEX
Zone 2
Ex nA II T4
Encoder TypeCENELEC/ATEX
H20, H25, ES20, ES25, H38,
H40, HS20, HS25, HS35,
HS45
IBM5, IHM5, IHO5, IBO5,
IHK5, IBK5, IHM9
U.S.,Canadian
Standards
Class I, Div1,
Group:
Ex ia IIC T4A, B, C, DE, F, GIIC
Ex ia IIC T4
U.S., Canadian
Class II, Div 1,
Standards
Group:
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Optical Encoders
Rotary Incremental Optical Encoders
ModelBodyShafted
H20
HS20
ES202.0"
DXM5
2.0"
2.0"
2.28"
(58mm)
Through
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
0.25 to 0.375''
0.25 to 0.625''
0.25 to 0.375"
0.39"
(10mm)
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
CableD, S/C
Output Options
(See Below)
D
D
D
Standard
Mechanical Speed
Resolution (Max)
4,0968,0000 to +70
1,0246,0000 to +70
1,0245,0000 to +70
80,0009,000-30 to +100
RPM (Max)
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
DH05
IH05/IB05
IHK5/IBK5
GHT514
H252.5"
HS252.5"
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
0.24 to 0.59"
(6 to 15mm)
0.24 to 0.59"
(6 to 15mm)
0.24 to 0.59"
(6 to 15mm)
0.24 to 0.55"
(6 to 14mm)
0.375 to 0.5''
0.375 to 0.75''
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
D, S/C
D
D
D
D, S/C
D
80,0006,000-30 to +100
80,0006,000-30 to +70
80,0006,000-30 to +70
2,5006,000-20 to +80
72,00030,0000 to +70
2,0486,0000 to +70
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A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
CAN CANopen
D Digital
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Optical Encoders
Rotary Incremental Optical Encoders
ModelBodyShafted
ES252.5’’
HS353.5''
HS35
Drawworks
GHM9/GXM9
NHM9/NXM9
IHM9
3.5’’1.00’’
3.54"
(90mm)
3.54"
(90mm)
3.54"
(90mm)
Through
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
0.25 to 0.375"ConnectorD
0.50 to 1.00''
0.43 to 0.55"
(11 to 14mm)
0.43 to 0.55"
(11 to 14mm)
0.43 to 0.55"
(11 to 14mm)
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable, TB
Connector,
Cable, TB
Connector,
Cable, TB
Output Options
(See Below)
D, S/C
D
D
A
D
Standard
Mechanical Speed
Resolution (Max)
2,0485,0000 to +70
80,0006,0000 to +70
5,0006,000-40 to +85
10,0006,00020 to +80
10,0006,00020 to +80
80,0006,000-30 to +70
RPM (Max)
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
High Shock/
Vibration
H383.8''
H404.0’’
GAUX/GEUX
HS454.5''
GAMX/GEMX
HS525.2’’
4.29"
(109mm)
4.57"
(116mm)
.375''ConduitD
0.625’’ConduitD
0.63 to 1.18"
(16 to 30mm)
1.75''ConnectorD
0.47"
(12mm)
0.39" Spline
(10mm)
CableD
CableD
ConduitD
72,00010,0000 to +70
72,00010,0000 to +70
10,000 3,000-20 to +60
8,1925,0000 to +70
10,0006,000-20 to +60
80,0006,0000 to +70
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A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
CAN CANopen
D Digital
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Optical Encoders
Rotary Single-Turn Absolute Encoders
ModelBodyShafted
CHM5
CHO5
H25/H25X2.5''
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
Through
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
0.24 to 0.55"
(6 to 14mm)
0.375'' to 0.50''
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Output Options
(See Below)
NB, GC, SSI,
Profi, CAN, Biss,
RS232, PWM
NB, GC, SSI,
Profi, Biss, CAN,
SSI
NB, GC,
BCD, X, A
Mechanical Speed
Resolution (Max)
16 bits9,000-20 to +90
16 bits6,000-20 to +85
15 bits12,0000 to +70
RPM (Max)
Operating
Standard
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
HS353.5''
CHM9
H383.8’’
H404.0’’
3.54"
(90mm)
0.50 to 1.00"
0.43 to 0.47"
(11 to 12mm)
0.375"Conduit
0.625’’Conduit
Connector,
Connector,
Cable
Cable
NB, GC, SSI, A
NB, GC, SSI,
Profi, Biss,
RS232, A
NB, GC, SSI,
RS422, A
NB, GC, SSI,
BCD, X, A
16 bits*6,0000 to +70
16 bits*6,000-20 to +90
13 bits10,0000 to +70
13 bits10,0000 to +70
* 16-bit version available Q3 2012
OUTPUT
OPTIONS:
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A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
CAN CANopen
D Digital
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Optical Encoders
Rotary Single-Turn Absolute Encoders (continued)
Through
ModelBodyShafted
CAUX/CEUX
CAMX/CEMX
4.29"
(109mm)
4.57"
(116mm)
Rotary Multi-Turn Absolute Encoders
Through
ModelBodyShafted
MHK5
PHM5/MHM5
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
Shaft
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
0.63 to 1.18"
(16 to 30mm)
0.47"
(12mm)
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
0.59"
(15mm)
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
CableCAN, SSI
CableNB, GC
Connector, Cable
Connector, Cable
Output Options
(See Below)
Output Options
(See Below)
SSI, RS232, DN,
CAN, Profi
SSI, RS232, DN,
CAN, Profi
Mechanical Speed
Resolution (Max)
14 bits3,000-20 to +40
13 bits6,000-20 to +40
Resolution (Max)
13x16 bits6,000-40 to +85
13x16 bits6,000-20 to +85
RPM (Max)
Mechanical Speed
RPM (Max)
Standard
Operating
Temp ºC
Standard
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Dirty/
Wet
Wet
Dusty
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
Corrosive/
Washdown
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
High Shock/
Vibration
PHO5
HMT252.5''
PHM9
PHU9
PAUX
OUTPUT
OPTIONS:
2.28"
(58mm)
3.54"
(90mm)
3.54"
(90mm)
4.29"
(109mm)
A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
0.24 to 0.59"
(6 to 15mm)
0.375'' to 0.5''ConnectorNB, GC, SSI, A
0.43 to 0.47"
(11 to 12 mm)
1.18"
(30mm)
0.63 to 1.18"
(16 to 30mm)
CAN CANopen
D Digital
Connector, Cable
Connector, Cable,
Terminal Box
Connector, Cable,
Terminal Box
CableCAN, SSI
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
CAN, SSI, Profi,
RS232
NB, GC, SSI,
RS232, CAN,
Profi
SSI, RS232, CAN,
Profi
13x16 bits6,000-20 to +85
12x126,0000 to +70
13x16 bits6,000-20 to +85
13x16 bits3,600-20 to +80
13x16 bits3,000-20 to +40
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Magnetic Encoders and Hall Effect Sensors
Rotary Incremental Encoders
ModelBodyShafted
Through
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
Output Options
(See Below)
Resolution (Max)
Mechanical Speed
RPM (Max)
Standard
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
High Shock/
Vibration
HHM3
HHK5
HHM5
1.18"
(30mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
Rotary Single-Turn Absolute Encoders
Through
ModelBodyShafted
Shaft
0.16 to 0.24"
(4 to 6mm)
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
D
D
D
Output Options
(See Below)
1,0246,000
1,0246,000
1,0246,000
Resolution (Max)
Mechanical Speed
RPM (Max)
-40 to +100
(at 5Vdc)
-40 to +100
(at 5Vdc)
-40 to +100
(at 5Vdc)
Standard
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
High Shock/
Vibration
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AHM3
AHM5/AXM5
OUTPUT
OPTIONS:
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1.18"
(30mm)
1.18"
(30mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
0.16"
(4mm)
0.16 to 0.24"
(4 to 6mm)
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
CAN CANopen
D Digital
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
A, CAN, SSI
SSI, CAN, A,
PWM
SSI, A, PWM
12 Bits6,000-40 to +85
12 Bits6,000-40 to +85
12 Bits6,000-40 to +85
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Rotary Multi-Turn Absolute Encoders
ModelBodyShafted
Through
Shaft
Blind
ShaftShaft/Bore SizeTerminations
Output Options
(See Below)
Resolution (Max)
Mechanical Speed
RPM (Max)
Standard
Operating
Temp ºC
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
THM4/THX4
THK4
THM5/TXM5
THK5
Hall Eect Sensors
ModelBodyShafted
836082mm
1.42"
(36mm)
1.42"
(36mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
2.28"
(58mm)
Through
Shaft
Blind
Shaft
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
0.24" (6mm)ConnectorSSI, CAN, A
0.24 to 0.39"
(6 to 10mm)
0.24 to 0.59"
(6 to 15mm)
Shaft/Bore
SizeTerminations
20.3mm
(spline)
Connector
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Connector,
Cable
Output Options
(See Below)Resolution
PWM, CAN,
Programmable
SSI, CAN, A
SSI, CAN, PWM,
A
SSI, CAN, PWM,
A
12 Bit
12x13 Bits12,000-40 to +85
12x13 Bits12,000-40 to +85
12x16 Bits6,000-40 to +85
12x16 Bits6,000-20 to +85
Standard
Operating
LinearityRange of Motion
0.6%15° to 360°-30 to +85
Temp ºC
Spring
Return
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
Wet
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High
Shaft Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
High Shock/
Vibration
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936041mm
HCW450mm
ACW450mm
TCW452mm
OUTPUT
OPTIONS:
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A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
Shaft system w/magnet sold separately,
ref M9105 Series
Shaft system w/magnet sold separately,
ref M9105 Series
Shaft system w/magnet sold separately,
ref M9105 Series
9.5mm
(blade)
4.6mmConnector
Connector,
Cable
CableIncremental1024
Cable
Cable
CAN CANopen
D Digital
PWM, CAN,
Programmable
PWM, CAN,
Programmable
A, PWM, CAN,
SSI
A, PWM, CAN,
SSI
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
12 Bit
12 Bit
12 Bit
12 x13 Bit
0.6%15° to 360°-40 to +125
0.6%15° to 360°-40 to +85
n/a
±0.3%
±0.3%
single turn
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
0° to 360°
continuous rotation
15° to 360° PWM and
analog 0° to 360°
CANopen, SSI
8,192-turn, continuous
rotation
PWM Pulse with Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
-40 to +85n/a
-40 to +85n/a
-20 to +85n/a
CW,
CCW
CW,
CCW
SSISerial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
X Excess Gray Code
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Potentiometers
Rotary Potentiometers
SeriesRange of MotionPackage Size
Number of
Outputs/TypeLifeDrive InterfaceSupply Voltage
Standard
Operating
Temperature °C
LinearitySpring ReturnTermination
Wet
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High Shaft
Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
1200-2800320° to 358°
9850/986085°, 130°53 x 25mm
5320240°18x16x12mm
Linear Potentiometers
SeriesRange of MotionPackage Size
1 to 12’’
700
(25.4 to
304.8mm)
22.225 to
76.20mm
0.375L 0.5’’Ø
(9.52L 12.7mm Ø)
1 to 8
1 or 2/Analog
ratiometric
1/Analog
ratiometric
Number of Outputs/
TypeLife
1/Analog
ratiometric
6
2x10
to 50x10
1 x 10
1 x 10
6
6
6
5 x 10
Solid Shaft,
Flatted
Blind
Shaftkey
Solid Shaft,
Flatted
5
Threaded
0.5W to 7W
not to exceed
400V
0.15 W-40 to +125
0.25 W-40 to +125
Drive
InterfaceSupply Voltage
Shaft,
0.25 W/in-40 to +300
-55 to +125
Standard
Operating
Temperature °C
0.15 to 0.5
2%CW, CCW
2%
LinearitySpring ReturnTermination
2%
Solder
Terminals
Metri Pack
150.2, 3-pin,
6-pin
Terminal
Board
Flying Lead,
3-Wire
Wet
AvAilAble options for use in extreme environments - see pAge 8
Dirty/
Dusty
Extended
Temp
High Shaft
Load
Corrosive/
Washdown
Hazard Area
(See Pg 9)
High Shock/
Vibration
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1 to 12’’
600
630050 to 100mm
6400
960012.7 to 38.1mm
OUTPUT
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(25.4 to
304.8mm)
2 to 20’’
(50.8 to
508mm)
A Analog (ex: 4-20 mA, 0-10V, etc)
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
1 to 12 x 0.62’’
(25.4x304.8x
15.75mm)
77 to 1077mm x
22mm
3.3 to 21 x 0.48’’
(83.82 x 533,4 x
12.19mm)
27 to 52mm x
13mm x 9mm
1/Analog
ratiometric
1/Analog
ratiometric
1/Analog
ratiometric
1/Analog
ratiometric
6
10 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
Threaded
6
In Cylinder
6
In Cylinder0.5W per 2’’-40 to+125
6
CAN CANopen
D Digital
Shaft,
Shaft
0.25 W-55 to +125
0.5W per
50mm
0.25 W to
0.75W
-40 to+125
-40 to +135
DN DeviceNet
GC Gray Code
0.7% to 0.08%
0.75% to
0.038%
0.75% to
0.038%
1% to 0.25%CompressionSolder lugs, 3
NB Natural Binary
Profi Profibus
Flying Lead,
3-Wire
Flying Lead,
3-Wire,
Pressure
header
Flying Lead,
3-Wire,
Pressure
header
PWM Pulse width Modulation
S/C Sin/Cos
SSI Serial Synchronous
Interface
TB Terminal Box
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Sensor Support Products
Mechanical Hardware
A wide range of couplings,
mounting brackets, adapters,
protective covers, and measuring
wheels are available.
Cable and Cable Assemblies
Low capacitance data
cables and cable
assemblies are available
in varying lengths and with
multiple connector options.
Mating Connectors
A wide variety of mating
connectors are available to
interface with BEI Sensor
products.
Inclinometers
BEI Sensors’ sturdy and
compact inclinometers offer
high resolution, excellent
sealing against harsh
environments, and a variety
of output options.
Draw Wire Solutions
Draw wire sensors offer a
simple solution to measure
linear speed and position.
They are available in
ranges from 1,200 and
50,000 mm in a variety of
incremental and absolute
output options.
Intrinsic Safety Barrier
This Galvanically Isolated Electronic Module is the
perfect complement to BEI Sensors’ intrinsically safe
encoders. Together with our cable assemblies, they are
a completely engineered solution for operation in Class
I and Class II Division 1 Hazardous Environments. This
single barrier provides both power and signal isolation
for an incremental encoder with differential quadrature
outputs and an index. This all-in-one approach saves
the cost and inconvenience of buying separate power
and signal barriers as required by other systems. This
barrier is galvan ically isolated and saves the added cost of
maintaining a high integrity earth ground. With differential
line driver outputs, this barrier can be used to carry
signals up to 500 feet with a bandwidth of up to 250 kHz.
HAZARDOUS AREA
INTRINISCALLY
SAFE TELEMETERING
EQUIPMENT
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE ±5%
OV
A
A
OUTPUT
B
SIGNALS
B
Z
Z
Note: This system diagram is for general information only.
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA
H
A
Z
A
5VH
R
POWER
D
0VH
ISOLATION
O
U
S
A
Z
A
O
B
N
E
B
Z
Z
BEI INTRINSIC
SAFETY BARRIER
S
A
F
E
VS
Z
OV
O
N
E
A
A
B
B
Z
Z
NON HAZARDOUS
AREA APPARATUS
POWER
SUPPLY
OV
A
A
B
B
Z
Z
Optical Isolator ModuleDivide-By Module
This is a versatile interface between
an incremental encoder and any
receiving electronics. It accepts
single ended or differential inputs
and provides single ended or
differential outputs in either an open
collector or line driver configuration.
It accommodates all standard
operating voltages from 5 to 28 VDC. Up to eight Optical Isolator
Modules can be daisy-chained to provide multiple, simultaneous
outputs to controllers or PLC’s. This Optical Isolator can help clean
for applications where a different resolution output is needed
from the same encoder source. When ordering, make sure to
specify the divide-by amount in the model number.
up noisy signals by converting to a differential line driver output.
It has a 1 MHz throughput capability and can be used wherever a
fast. optically isolated interface is required.
Serial-to-Parallel Converter Module
Dual Encoder USB Interface
The Encoder USB Interface
translates encoder position to
industry standard USB 2.0 format
that can be read by a computer.
Each module can handle signals
from two encoders. The module
can be programmed through the
USB interface for number of bits,
clock speed and position offset for absolute SSI encoders. For
cable runs with the simplicity of a low cost twisted pair cable to
interface to a parallel-input PLC or controller. Serial input type is
selectable along with clock speed (for SSI) or baud (for RS422).
This module accepts inputs from 5 to 28 VDC and has output
options of Vout=Vin, Vout=5V regulated or Vout = Open Collector.
incremental encoders, count mode (X1, X2, X4), reset, preset, and
preset/reset on index are programmable through the USB input.
The Encoder USB interface is ideal for system setup and debugging,
Encoder Signal Broadcaster
data acquisition and PC based control applications.
Anti-Dither Module
This module performs a specialized
yet critical function for applications
that may be subject to position
errors due to stop/start cycles
or vibration environments that
are not using the directiondetection functions provided by a
quadrature signal. It accepts A and
B signals and, through internal discrimination circuitry, passes the
signals through only when there has been true movement of the
encoder. This is especially useful in web processes, handling and
inspection systems that use conveyors and simple speed control in
applications that are subject to vibration.
signals to four independent devices. Each of the broadcast
signals is optically isolated. This compact package also allows for
signal processing options, such as anti-dither filter, integer divideby or pulse and direction outputs, to be incorporated into each of
the four broadcast signals independently. The broadcaster is ideal
for driving multiple receivers from a single encoder in applications
like electronic line shafting or synchronization of multiple devices
to a single operation.
This module accepts single
ended or differential inputs
and divides the signal by a
factory set number from 2
to 256. The resulting output
signal is a reduced resolution
of the input signal. Ideal for
use in machine retrofitting and
The Serial-to-Parallel Converter
takes serial data from either a SSI
or RS-422 source and converts
it to a 15 bit parallel output. This
replaces the high cost and noise
susceptibility of long, parallel
The Encoder Signal Broadcaster
accepts standard incremental
encoder inputs, (two channels
in quadrature plus an index
and complements) and can
broadcast up to four encoder
A Secure, Robust Wireless Interface with Built-in Reliability
Necessary for Real-Time Industrial Control
With the BEI SwiftComm wireless industrial sensor interface the
machine designer is free to install sensor equipment without the
expense and constraints of a hard-wired system. Installations
in difficult applications like cranes, rotating tables or mobile
applications, are greatly simplified.
The SwiftComm system includes the transmitter-receiver pair,
which communicates using a point-to-point frequency-hopping
2.4 GHz RF protocol. Because of its flexible input/output
electronics, it can interface with many different industrial
sensors and control systems. Simply connect the SwiftComm
transmitter to the sensor and the SwiftComm receiver to your
control system and apply power. That’s it. No complicated
cabling is required.
SwiftComm’s proprietary radio protocols include a broad security
code range, data encryption, handshaking, interference recovery,
and error checking. Ruggedness and flexibility are further
enhanced with SwiftComm’s NEMA 4 weatherproof enclosures,
panel mounting options, antenna choices and wide-range DC
power inputs. SwiftComm is available with an incremental or SSI
output, or with an optional explosion proof transmitter housing.
Robust Signal
BEI’s SwiftComm operates on the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band and
uses Adaptive Frequency Hopping Protocol (AFH). This helps
avoid data interruptions due to frequency interference. If a
particular radio channel encounters interference, SwiftComm
seamlessly hops to another open channel. To enhance RF link
reliability even more, when SwiftComm detects interference on
a channel, that channel is dropped from the hop sequence. If
the available channels list ever becomes exhausted, previous
dropped channels are retested to see if they are clear.
SwiftComm’s patent pending technology can even overcome
data loss due to link interruption. Internally and transparent to
the user, SwiftComm keeps track of the sensor’s output signal.
If SwiftComm encounters packet loss from temporary link
interruption, it fills in output information based on the historical
data trend and processes this information in place of the lost
packet. SwiftComm corrects for any accumulated error and
seamlessly sends the corrected data to the controller. Even in
environments where occasional packets are lost, SwiftComm
will transmit a continuous stream of data to the control system
Real Time Control
It is critical in any motion control application to have minimum
lag time in signal transmission. SwiftComm is one of the
fastest wireless sensor interfaces available. Data is relayed
between the transmitter and receiver every 600 microseconds
(µs). Because SwiftComm is a point-to-point configuration,
there is minimal latency.
Secure Transmission
SwiftComm provides a very secure system for data to travel
wirelessly. The transmitter and receiver each have a 40-bit
hard coded security code. These codes are programmed at the
factory and give the system a range of over 500 billion possible
unique codes. BEI has developed its own proprietary protocol
for SwiftComm, which is not available to the public. Additionally,
the data is transmitted with a high-level encryption algorithm
and pseudo-random frequency hopping. This provides additional
levels of data security to assure that your data is protected.
Long Range
Because motion control applications can vary widely, SwiftComm
has a 50 mW radio for reliable long-range communication. In
most open situations, a reliable link distance of up to 1,000 feet is possible. Inside buildings, a reliable link distance on the order of 300 feet can be expected.
.
BEI Sensors’ exhaustive experience and capabilities in design, engineering and manufacturing allow us
to provide innovative adapted products and complete custom solutions to meet unique position sensor
requirements. For decades we have provided thousands of modifications to all our standard products. From
customizations as simple as adding a connector or changing a shaft size to merging parts of two standard
products, BEI takes pride in its ability to adapt to any customer’s product needs.
Other adaptations require more significant changes, such as the modification of a product’s size and
shape so that it will fit into a particular package design. Complete customization, where the technology
itself is adapted to meet a customer’s requirements, is also fully within BEI’s capabilities. Our experienced
engineering team works closely with customers to help specify their requirements, outline a design, develop
prototypes, and—after final customer approval—move the custom sensor into production.
BEI Sensors has the ability and willingness to make these types of modifications, ensuring that you will
receive a position sensor configured to your specifications, allowing drop-in installation and simplifying
production and assembly at your facility. If you are not finding exactly what you need in this catalog, just ask
and we will be happy to create a customized solution with you.
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