Safety-Related Interfaces for Position Encoders – a Survey
Conference: PCIM Europe 2019 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/07/2019 - 05/09/2019 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2019
Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Wilkening, Timo; Krah, Jens Onno (Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany)
Goergen, Holger (SEW-Eurodrive, Bruchsal, Germany)
Abstract:
Various safe motor feedback systems are now available for safety-related applications. These devices are increasingly being connected to the automation drives via safety-related digital interfaces. This article provides an overview of various safe interfaces and pronounces their strengths and weaknesses from an application perspective.