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ProRF Encoder

Typical applications for the ProRF Encoder system include situations where it would be difficult and/or expensive to route cabling between the Encoder and the Digital Readout. 
Examples include: 

  • Encoder cable lengths over 20-30 feet.
  • Installations where the Encoder and Readout are located in separate rooms or buildings.
  • Applications involving excessive motion of the Encoder cabling resulting in excess wear.
  • Applications that would require the Encoder cable being installed in the same conduit/wire way with high voltage cables over long distances (greater than 10 feet).

The system is easy to install and requires minimum maintenance.  It is backwards compatible with all previously manufactured ProScale measurement products.

IEEE standard 802.15.4 radio modules operating at 2.4GHz provide two way communications.  This helps guarantee the reliable transfer of position data and provides remote annunciation of transmitter low battery conditions plus Encoder status. 

Typical operating range is from 50 to 100 feet (15 to 30 meters) depending on environmental conditions. 

NOTE:  This RF system is designed for intermittent data transmission of position information.  Transmitter battery life is directly proportional to the amount of data transmissions generated.  Do not use this RF system in applications where the measuring system is being used in continuous operation.

The Encoder Transmitter is powered by one Lithium coin cell (Cr123) battery. 
The Transmitter can send position data to two different receiver types:.

The Encoder Receiver is powered by a plug-in "wall bug" transformer. The Receiver connects directly to a ProScale Readout (as shown in the picture above).
The receiver has a low battery indicator for the paired Transmitter's battery status. 
This configuration supports ONE transmitter and ONE or TWO receivers.

The Universal Receiver is powered by the USB port where it is connected.  This receiver includes a low battery indicator for the Encoder Transmitter battery, a numerical input indicator to display which Transmitter a signal originated from plus other diagnostic indicator lights.
This receiver will support up to EIGHT Encoder Transmitters.

Features:

  • Transmit Data up to 100 feet

  • Eliminate long cable installation

  • Use with a remote Readout or as one of eight inputs to a PC

  • Supports all current ProScale Models

  • Works with any ProScale Readout

Specifications:

  • Size:         

    • Transmitter: 2.6 x 4.25 x 1.125 inches (W x L x H)
    • Receiver: 5.1 x 4.1 x 1.8 inches (W x L x H)
  • Power:

    • Transmitter: (1) CR123 Lithium Battery, 140uA standby, 45mA active.

    • Receiver Plug-in "wall bug" transformer - supplied.

  • Input:

    • ProScale Absolute Encoders (M150, 150G, M250, M250G)
    • ProScale Inductive Encoders (M180, M280, M380, M580)

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