Precise motion control starts with knowing exactly where the motor is. DNH supplies maxon's full sensor range: magnetic, optical, and inductive encoders, DC tachometers, and resolvers, factory-mounted to the selected motor. Incremental and absolute variants deliver from 1 up to 65,536 counts per turn.

For Parvalux geared motors, matching feedback and control accessories are available as bespoke additions: incremental and absolute encoders for AC and DC motors, plus power-on and power-off brakes with braking torque up to 4 Nm, each built to suit the motor and application.

Key advantages

Three sensing technologies

Magnetic encoders resist dirt, optical encoders deliver top resolution, inductive encoders resist both dirt and interference.

Incremental & absolute

From simple speed feedback to battery-free multi-turn absolute position sensing.

Factory-mounted

Every sensor is mounted on the selected motor at the supplying factory, matched to motor type and shaft.

Brakes & encoders

Parvalux motors take bespoke incremental or absolute encoders and motor brakes up to 4 Nm.

Product range

An overview of key product specifications. Compare products across our product range and partner brands to find the right fit for your application.

maxon: Sensors & Encoders

maxon Sensors & Encoders

maxon develops and manufactures magnetic, optical, and inductive encoders as well as DC tachometers and resolvers to provide optimal solutions for a variety of applications and different industries. maxon encoders, DC tachometers, and resolvers offer precision and a high signal resolution. Sensors can only be acquired as a component of a combination. For resonance reasons, the sensors are mainly mounted on motors with a continuous shaft. The mounting procedure matches the selected motor type and is performed at the supplying factory.

We have structured our series in accordance with key parameters to help you find the appropriate sensor faster.

 
ENX MILE
ENX MAG
ENX GAMA
ENX IMR
ENX EASY
ENX EASY INT
ENX EMT
ENX RIO
TSX MAG
Encoder RIo
Encoder HEDL
Encoder EASY
Technology
Inductive
Magnetic
Magnetic commutation
Magnetic
Magnetic
Magnetic
Magnetic
Optical
Magnetic
Optical
Magnetic legacy
Magnetic
Resolution
256 … 6400 cpt
1–256 CPT
12-16 CPT
64–1 024 CPT
1–1 024 CPT / 4096 steps
1–1 024 CPT + 4 096 steps
17 bits & 65 536 turns
512–65 536 CPT
1 792–2 560 CPT
1024 … 32 768 cpt
100 … 5000 cpt
128 … 1024 cpt / 4096 steps
Signal type
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental / absolute
Incremental / absolute
Absolute
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental
Incremental / Absolute
For motor type & size
EC flat 45-90 mm
DC/EC Ø 4–10 mm
DC 10 / 13 mm
DC Ø 8–32 mm
DC Ø 10–16 mm
EC Ø 13–22 mm
DC / EC 22 mm
DC Ø 16 mm+
EC-i or frameless DT 40 mm
EC 16 mm
DC / EC 22-70 mm
EC 16 mm
Notes
Immune to dust & magnets
Miniature motors
Radiation-resistant. Commutation only
Replaces MR series
Programmable, abs. opt.
Sterilizable & 3-in-1: inc+abs+Hall
Multi-turn & battery-free
Highest resolution
Hollow shaft, closed and open versions
Factory-fitted standard
Being replaced by IMR
Speed feedback only
Configurable
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
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Typical Applications

This product range is deployed across multiple sectors.

Robotic joints Automated gates and barriers Conveyor drives Antenna positioning Medical equipment Packaging machinery