Motor manufacturing and testing:What is the Difference between a Sensor and an Encoder?
Encoders mainly detect angles and positions. An encoder is a device that encodes and converts a signal (such as a bit stream) or data into a signal form. It can be used for communication, transmission, and storage. The encoder converts angular displacement or linear displacement into an electrical signal. The former is called a code disc, and the latter is called a yardstick.
Functional principle and function of a rotary encoder:
A rotary sensor converts rotary displacement into a series of digital pulse signals. It is used to control angular displacement. If the rotary encoder is combined with a gearbox or screw. It can also be used to measure linear displacement.
A sensor is a detection device. It can capture measured information. It converts the captured information into the required information output forms. It is the main link of automatic detection and control.
Encoders are a type of detection equipment, collectively referred to as sensors. Encoders are both components and detection devices. And there is a relationship between them. The range of sensors is relatively large. Encoders specifically refer to angular displacement sensors of a specific sensor type. Generally, there are photoelectric encoders, magnetoelectric encoders, and rotary encoders.
Where are Micro Rotary Torque Sensors Used?
The Micro Rotary Torque Sensor is used in various industrial scenarios. It can detect the torque, speed, and power output
Power machinery performance testing
motors. internal combustion engines. hydraulic (pneumatic) motors. traction machines. oil drilling rigs and other equipment. It provides data support for equipment performance evaluation.
Transmission machinery efficiency analysis
Transmission machinery input and output. such as speed reducers, electric valves, clutches, etc. It helps system optimization.
Carrying capacity test of rigid transmission parts
It can detect the tolerable torque of rigid transmission parts (such as oil drilling rig drill rods, coal mine anchors, etc.). It ensures structural safety.
Braking machinery performance test
It can detect the braking torque of braking machinery. such as brakes, power-off protectors, automobile eddy current reducers, crane reducers, brakes, etc. It improves the reliability of the braking system.
Rotating working machinery parameter monitoring
Rotating working machinery. such as generators, water pumps, fans, mixers, etc. It realizes performance monitoring and optimization.
Friction torque analysis
It can detect the friction torque of the motion amplitude. Such as automobile transmission ball head and ball head seat, ship tail shaft and tail shaft sleeve, ball screw and nut, etc. It provides a basis for lubrication and wear analysis.
