Precisely track continuous material lengths or conveyor speeds in demanding environments. This rugged, self-adjusting rotary sensor maintains constant surface contact, translating mechanical motion into highly reliable digital signals for automated production systems.
Precisely track continuous material lengths or conveyor speeds in demanding environments. This rugged, self-adjusting rotary sensor maintains constant surface contact, translating mechanical motion into highly reliable digital signals for automated production systems.
An integrated heavy duty encoder and spring loaded measuring wheel assembly all in one, easy-to-use, compact unit. Available in a single, or optional dual-wheel format, the TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac™ is a versatile solution for tracking velocity, position or distance over a wide variety of surfaces in almost any industrial application.
Its spring loaded torsion arm provides a simple-to-adjust torsion load, allowing the TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac™ to be mounted in any orientation, even upside-down. The TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac™ housing is an all metal work horse, specifically designed to take on your toughest application environments at operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute. Just one look and it's easy to see the TR3 Heavy Duty Tru-Trac™ is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Features
Applications
| Electrical | |
| Input Voltage | 4.75 to 28 V DC maximum for temperatures up to 185°F (85°C) 4.75 to 24 V DC for temperatures between 185 to 212°F (85 to 100°C) |
| Input Current | 100 mA maximum (65 mA typical) with no output load |
| Output Format | Incremental: Two square waves in quadrature with channel A leading B for clockwise shaft rotation, as viewed from the wheel side |
| Output Types | Line Driver: 20 mA maximum per channel |
| Index | Once per revolution 12 CPR: Ungated |
| Maximum Frequency | Standard frequency response is 200 kHz for CPR 1 to 2540 |
| Number of Channels | Quadrature A and B |
| Noise Immunity | Tested to BS EN61000-6-2; BS EN50081-2; BS EN61000-4-2; BS EN61000-4-3; BS EN61000-4-6, BS EN500811 |
| Symmetry | 180° (±18°) electrical |
| Quadrature Phasing | 90° (±22.5°) electrical |
| Minimum Edge Sep | 67.5° electrical |
| Accuracy | Within 0.017° mechanical or 1 arc-minute from true position. (for CPR>189) |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | Operating: -20 to 85°C Storage: -25 to 85°C |
| Humidity | 98% RH non-condensing |
| Vibration | 10 g at 58 to 500 Hz |
| Shock | 80 g at 11 ms duration |
| Sealing | IP50 |
| Mechanical | |
| Wheel Configuration | Single wheel |
| Maximum Linear Speed | 3000 FPM not to exceed a maximum shaft speed of 6000 RPM |
| Shaft Material | Stainless Steel |
| Shaft Size | 0.375" (9.52 mm) |
| Radial Shaft Load | Up to 10 lbs (4.54 kg) maximum Controlled by spring torsion feature |
| Starting Torque | 1.0 oz-in typical with IP50 seal |
| Electrical Connection | 18" (457.2 mm) cable (foil and braid shield, 24 AWG conductors) |
| Mounting | 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter thru hole with clamp |
| Housing | Powder coated aluminum |
| Wheel Width | 3/4" (19.05 mm) standard |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Electrical | |
| Input Voltage | 4.75 to 28 V DC maximum for temperatures up to 185°F (85°C) 4.75 to 24 V DC for temperatures between 185 to 212°F (85 to 100°C) |
| Input Current | 100 mA maximum (65 mA typical) with no output load |
| Output Format | Incremental: Two square waves in quadrature with channel A leading B for clockwise shaft rotation, as viewed from the wheel side |
| Output Types | Line Driver: 20 mA maximum per channel |
| Index | Once per revolution 12 CPR: Ungated |
| Maximum Frequency | Standard frequency response is 200 kHz for CPR 1 to 2540 |
| Number of Channels | Quadrature A and B |
| Noise Immunity | Tested to BS EN61000-6-2; BS EN50081-2; BS EN61000-4-2; BS EN61000-4-3; BS EN61000-4-6, BS EN500811 |
| Symmetry | 180° (±18°) electrical |
| Quadrature Phasing | 90° (±22.5°) electrical |
| Minimum Edge Sep | 67.5° electrical |
| Accuracy | Within 0.017° mechanical or 1 arc-minute from true position. (for CPR>189) |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | Operating: -20 to 85°C Storage: -25 to 85°C |
| Humidity | 98% RH non-condensing |
| Vibration | 10 g at 58 to 500 Hz |
| Shock | 80 g at 11 ms duration |
| Sealing | IP50 |
| Mechanical | |
| Wheel Configuration | Single wheel |
| Maximum Linear Speed | 3000 FPM not to exceed a maximum shaft speed of 6000 RPM |
| Shaft Material | Stainless Steel |
| Shaft Size | 0.375" (9.52 mm) |
| Radial Shaft Load | Up to 10 lbs (4.54 kg) maximum Controlled by spring torsion feature |
| Starting Torque | 1.0 oz-in typical with IP50 seal |
| Electrical Connection | 18" (457.2 mm) cable (foil and braid shield, 24 AWG conductors) |
| Mounting | 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter thru hole with clamp |
| Housing | Powder coated aluminum |
| Wheel Width | 3/4" (19.05 mm) standard |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) |
