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Modular Encoders

Modular no-bearing encoders, such as AV850 and MODULAR ENCODER MOUNTING OPTIONS
AV125 SMARTach II™ and THIN-LINE II™ series Modular encoders can be easily installed on most AC and DC motors
offer extremely high durability. A machined face equipped with accessory mounting faces as shown below.
is required on the motor or machine. The rotor
mounts on the motor shaft, and the stator with
electronics bolts directly to the flange or face. Figure A Figure B
This design has no couplings, bearings, or wearing Totally enclosed, Totally enclosed, fan
parts. non-ventilated with cooled with C-Face
face mounted and modular encod-
modular encoder. er (outboard).
FAST, RELIABLE INSTALLATION
The SMARTach II, THIN-LINE II and SMARTSafe
modular style designs permit installation in under Figure C Figure D
5 minutes. These designs also eliminate common Totally enclosed, Modular encoder
encoder failures such as: blower cooled with mounted between
face mounted modular brake and motor
encoder (inboard). (shown with optional
Installation Damage (“Z” connector option thru-shaft cover and
The sensor gap is 2-4X larger than older shown.) seal.)
models, so sensor scraping, gapping, and
shimming are eliminated.
Figure E Figure F
Mechanical Misalignment Gearbox motor with Modular encoder
modular encoder
On power up, the green LED shows that mounted on drive end components
imbedded in OEM
the encoder and rotor are installed properly and with optional thru- machinery.
are providing optimal output signals. Digital self- shaft cover and seal.
tuning ensures the optimal signal is maintained,
even as physical conditions change. NO FLANGE?
Wish you could use no-bearing encoders but don’t have a C-face or flange?
Contamination Nidec-Avtron offers you two options:
Oil, water, dirt, and debris are ignored by the
fully potted Avtron Encoder magnetic sensor Adapters and mounting kits
system.
Center the modular encoder on the application shaft
Damaged Outputs
The electronics in the SMARTach II
and THIN-LINE II are protected against
wiring errors, short circuits, reverse voltage,
overvoltage, and surges.

See our web site for an AV850 installation video.
See it to believe it!

www.avtronencoders.com

Modular Components
Enable OEMs to imbed modular sensors and rotors within their designs.
No Bearings + Potted Electronics = Ultra-Reliable Operation

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