Rotary Encoder - Novexx Solutions ALX 73 Series Service Manual

04/13 Rev. 5.08-01

Rotary encoder

For the labeller to be used with automatic speed adjust-
ment, a rotary encoder must be connected. The rotary
encoder communicates the conveyor belt speed to the
label dispenser.
Requirements for rotary encoder
• Permitted sensor types: Push-Pull or PNP
• Recommended: Push-Pull
• Required specification data for rotary encoder:
Characteristic
Nominal voltage
Output current
Resolution
Rise time
Decay time
Frequency
Pulse/pause ratio
Recommended rotary encoders
• Manufacturer: Pepperl + Fuchs [74C]
• Type: RVI58N-011K1R61N-00500
• Order no.: 121194
• See www.pepperl-fuchs.com 
Suitable measuring wheel [74A]:
• Type: 9109.10
• Order no.: 045565
Suitable mounting [74B]:
• Type: 9213
• Order no.: 045492
Avery Dennison article number for the above men-
tioned encoder including measuring wheel and mount-
ing: A7770.
Alternative encoder type:
• Manufacturer: Sick-Stegmann
• Type: DKS40-E5J00500 and
DKV60-E1K01000
• See www.sick-stegmann.de 
SERVICE MANUAL
ALX 73x (LMA)
Value
24 V (DC)
20 mA for each connected
labeller
c. 0.4 mm/pulse
1 µs
1 µs
max. 5 kHz (PNP)
max. 20 kHz (Push-Pull)
1/1 ±12.5%
A
[74] Recommended rotary encoder by Pepperl+Fuchs.
A Measuring wheel
B Mounting
C Rotary encoder
Connecting the sensors
B
C
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