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BEGE MIG Encoder Comparison

Magnetic incremental and absolute encoders for precise positioning in industrial automation systems.

Compare BEGE MIG Encoders

BEGE Power Transmission designs, develops and produces a comprehensive range of patented encoders of high quality and proven reliability.

BEGE MIG encoders are highly suitable for precise positioning in industrial automation systems. All BEGE MIG incremental and absolute encoders provide extremely accurate, high-resolution measurements. Even so, there are differences. The following describes the variations in more detail.

Incremental encoders

Incremental encoders generate information on position, angle and number of revolutions. This type of encoder does not specify an absolute position, instead it reports incremental changes in the position. Each time the encoder is turned on, it begins counting from zero, regardless of the current position of the shaft.

Incremental encoders are useful in applications requiring quick feedback on an immediate, accurate relative position. For example, incremental encoders supply information on direction and speed in unmanned conveyor systems.

Absolute encoder

Absolute encoders measure the rotation of a shaft through type-specific angular displacement. This type of encoder supplies unique positioning values from the moment the encoder is activated. The encoder will even translate movements during a power failure into accurate positional values when switched back on again.

Absolute encoders are used in applications such as logistics automation involving horizontal or vertical rotational movements, in palletizers for instance. Here the absolute encoders determine the precise position of the grippers.

BEGE MIG Encoders: The Differences

View the differences between BEGE MIG absolute and incremental encoders at a glance.

MIG BASIC

INCREMENTAL

Connecting voltage

5 – 24 VDC

Max. speed

6.000

Output signals

A90°B

Impulses / rotation

1 – 64

Interface

HTL (Push-Pull)

External evaluation

NPN, PNP

Material

Aluminium

Protection class

IP55, IP67

Flange design

IEC, NEMA,
Cover, 4-pin plug

IEC Size

IEC56 – 112

Flange diameter

80 – 200 mm

Flange thickness

7 – 9 mm

MIG NOVA+

INCREMENTAL

Connecting voltage

5 – 24 VDC

Max. speed

6.000 (1.024 impulses),
3.000 (2.048 impulses)

Output signals

A+B, -A-B/90°

Impulses / rotation

1 – 2.048

Interface

HTL (Push-Pull), TTL

External evaluation

NPN, PNP, RS422

Material

Aluminium, Stainless Steel

Protection class

IP55, IP67

Flange design

IEC, NEMA,
Cover, 4-pin plug

IEC Size

IEC56 – 225

Flange diameter

80 – 450 mm

Flange thickness

7 – 15 mm

MIG AST

ABSOLUTE SINGLE TURN

Connecting voltage

5 – 24 VDC

Max. speed

6.000

Resolution (bit)

1 – 18

Interface

SSI, BiSS

External evaluation

RS422

Material

Aluminium, Stainless Steel

Protection class

IP55, IP67

Flange design

IEC, NEMA, Cover

IEC Size

IEC63 – 80

Flange diameter

90 – 250 mm

Flange thickness

7 mm

Specifications

MIG BASIC

INCREMENTAL

MIG NOVA+

INCREMENTAL

MIG AST

ABSOLUTE SINGLE TURN

Connecting voltage

5 – 24 VDC

5 – 24 VDC

5 – 24 VDC

Max. speed

6.000

6.000 (1.024 imp.), 3.000 (2.048 imp.)

6.000

Output signals

A90°B

A+B, -A-B/90°

n/a

Resolution (bit)

n/a

n/a

1 – 18

Impulses / rotation

1 – 64

1 – 2.048

n/a

Interface

HTL (Push-Pull)

HTL (Push-Pull), TTL

SSI, BiSS

External evaluation

NPN, PNP

NPN, PNP, RS422

RS422

Material

Aluminium

Aluminium, Stainless steel

Aluminium, Stainless steel

Protection class

IP55, IP67

IP55, IP67

IP55, IP67

Flange design

IEC, NEMA, Cover, 4-pin plug

IEC, NEMA, Cover, 4-pin plug

IEC, NEMA, Cover

IEC Size

IEC56 – 112

IEC56 – 225

IEC63 – 80

Flange diameter (mm)

80 – 200

80 – 450

90 – 250

Flange thickness (mm)

7 – 9

7 – 15

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BEGE MIG® flange encoders

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