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Whatever applications you intend to use our drives for, whatever electronics the speed feedback from the drives is to be linked up to, xxx from our diverse range of encoders.


Do you need speed, torque or positioning control? We can implement your requirements with our incremental and absolute encoders.


Would you like to reduce the outlay associated with connections? Single-cable technologies such as MOVILINK® DDI are the solution you need.


The electronic nameplates integrated into the sine and absolute encoders enable simple startup.


Encoders with MOVILINK® DDI interfaces automatically take care of the data exchange in seconds and reduce the startup procedure to system-specific adjustments and optimizations.

Encoders: Easily implement drive control tasks

The optimum interaction of the individual system components is particularly important in applications with control tasks. Motors in particular must respond to commands from the drive electronics with precision. We can supply you with the necessary encoder systems.

They ensure the system can identify a position or a change in position and feed this back to the drive electronics. With absolute encoders, you save valuable time during plant initialization.

Our large selection of encoders enables you to control your drive and therefore your plant according to your requirements:

  • Built-in encoders (perfectly integrated into the motor without adding to its length) or add-on encoders (with numerous electrical interfaces available)
  • Incremental encoders for feeding back a change in position with the standard electrical interfaces TTL (transistor-transistor-logic), HTL (high-voltage-transistor-logic) and SinCos (SineCosine)
  • Single and multi-turn absolute encoders for feeding back an absolute angular position with the standard electrical interfaces Hiperface® or SinCos combined with SSI (synchronous-serial interface) or RS485
  • Encoders with an additional or fully digital interface (e.g. SinCos incremental encoders or absolute encoders) are delivered with an electronic nameplate completed by SEW-EURODRIVE for simple, safe, convenient and rapid startup.
 Ability classes

Ability classes are used to identify the functionality of the encoder system, irrespective of the drive system involved. These classes are the Basic Class, Medium Class, and High Class. This makes it possible to find the perfect solution to fit your drive task.

Find the correct encoder for your motor here.

Encoder system ability classes
 Basic ClassMedium ClassHigh Class
Basic abilitiesSpeed monitoring
simple positioning		Basic Class abilities
Medium Class abilities
Speed control–Medium dynamics,
medium speed and torque noise		Highest dynamics,
minimum speed and torque noise
Position control–High resolution
good precision		Highest resolution, maximum precision
Control mode–CFC, VFCCFC
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Add-on encoders are encoder systems that SEW-EURODRIVE purchases from renowned manufacturers. They meet our requirements in terms of performance, precision and standardization in full.

They are available for all series of asynchronous motors, synchronous motors and linear motors.

Add-on encoders are always used when various electrical interfaces in our modular system are to be available on an overarching basis and when special features such as explosion protection and functional safety must be ensured.

Just like our built-in encoders, add-on encoders can be flexibly combined with our frequency inverters and controllers. As a result, the SEW-EURODRIVE modular system provides a quick solution for your requirements.
  • We can meet your need for various signal interfaces for connecting electronics via our standardized mechanical attachment of encoders from renowned manufacturers.
  • We offer the interfaces required (SinCos, TTL, HTL, SSI, Hiperface®, Hiperface DSL®, EnDat2.2) as incremental, single-turn or multi-turn absolute encoders for asynchronous motors in the sizes 71 to 315 and synchronous motors in the sizes 40 to 112.
  • If you would like to be able to have a specific encoder from a manufacturer of your choice delivered or attach it to our drives? We offer almost every mechanical interface and fastening type for a whole range of encoders. Naturally, the attachment of third-party encoders is also possible as a special solution.
 Built-in encoder
 EI71EI72EI76EI7CEI8REI8CEI8Z
MotorDRN../DR2.
63 (EI7C only), 71 - 132S		DRN../DR2.
71 - 132S
Frequency inverter

  • MOVITRAC®, MOVITRAC® B, MOVIDRIVE® B, MOVIAXIS®, MOVIFIT®,
    MOVIPRO®, MOVIMOT®
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® and MOVITRAC® control cabinet devices and MOVIMOT® decentralized technology
  • Third-party inverter

  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® and MOVITRAC® control cabinet devices and MOVIMOT® decentralized technology

Ability classBasic ClassMedium Class
Encoder typeIncremental
Analog resolution,
incremental
periods/revolution
increments/revolution

1
4

2
8

6
24

24
96

1024
4096

12 bit
Electrical interfaceHTLTTLHTLMOVILINK® DDI, external to motor
Connection technologyM12
connection unit (terminal strip)







M23
connection unit




Single-cable technology:

M23/M40
direct hybrid plug (power and data)
Terminal box with hybrid plug or cable gland
Electronic nameplate and automatic startup-Yes
Functional safety--- SIL, PLd ---
 Add-on encoder
 EK8C, EV8CEK8R, EV8REK8S, EV8SAK8H, AV8HAK8Y, AV8YAK8W, AV8W
MotorDRN../DR2. 71 - 315*
Frequency inverter

  • MOVIDRIVE® B, MOVIAXIS®, MOVIPRO®
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® and MOVITRAC® control cabinet devices and MOVIMOT® decentralized technology
  • Third-party inverter (EK8S, AK8W limited)

Ability classMedium ClassHigh Class
Encoder typeIncremental Multi-turn
Analog resolution,
incremental
periods/revolution
increments/revolution

1024
4096

2048
8192
Digital resolution,
absolute single-turn		---15 bit12 bit16 bit
Digital resolution,
absolute multi-turn		---12 bit12 bit16 bit
Electrical interfaceHTLTTLSinCos + RS485HIPFERFACE®
(SinCos + RS485)		SinCos + SSISEW-EURODRIVE
SinCos + RS485
Connection technology

  • Integrated encoder plug connector on the encoder cover (can be preassembled in the field) with and without mating connector
  • Integrated encoder plug connector with M23 mating connector

Electronic nameplate and automatic startup--YesYes-Yes
Functional safety--SIL2, PLd-SIL2, PLdSIL2, PLd
Explosion protection
2014/34/EU (ATEX) / IECEx		II3GD (3GD, 3G, 3D) / EPL –c (GDc, Gc, Dc)-II3GD (3GD, 3G, 3D) /
EPL –c (GDc, Gc, Dc)

In the pipeline: 63 and 355

 The newly developed encoder with cone shaft for our asynchronous motors of the DRN../DR2. series replace the previous types:
TypeSubstitute for
EI8R/EK8RES7R, EG7R, EH7R
EI8C/EK8CES7C, EG7C, EH7C
EK8SES7S, EG7S, EH7S
AK8W AS7W, AG7W
AK8Y AS7Y, AG7Y, AH7Y
AK8HAS3H, AS4H, AS7H
 Special solution

Have you been unable to find an encoder to meet your requirements? There are numerous options for your application when it comes to mounting, signals and precision. Feel free to contact us!

 Type code
EI7C
Encoder typeMounting/shaftGenerationSignal type
A Multi-turn absolute encoder
E Incremental encoder / single-turn encoder
N Proximity encoder
R Resolver
X Special solution		F Positive
G Plug-in shaft
H Hollow shaft
I Integrated
K Cone shaft
L Linear encoder
S Spread shaft
V Solid shaft
Z Shaft-centered		0 – 8A Mounting adapter design
C U=DC 4.75 (9)-30 V, HTL or TTL
E EnDat
H Hiperface®
J Hiperface® DSL®
R U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, TTL
S U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, Sin/Cos 1 Vss
T U=DC 5V, TTL
W U=DC 7-30 V, RS485, Sin/Cos 1Vss
Y SSI (synchronous serial interface)
Z MOVILINK® DDI
 Built-in encoder
 EZ2ZAZ2ZEZ4Z*AZ4Z*AZ1ZAZ3Z*
MotorCMP..
CM3C..		CMP..
CM3C..		CMP..
CM3C..		CMP..
CM3C..		MOVIGEAR®
Frequency inverter

  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® and MOVITRAC® control cabinet devices
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIMOT® decentralized technology

  • MOVI-C® MOVIGEAR®

Ability classesMedium ClassHigh ClassMedium ClassHigh Class
Encoder typeSingle-turnMulti-turnSingle-turnMulti-turn
Digital resolution,
absolute single-turn		12 bit18 bit12 bit18 bit
Digital resolution,
absolute multi-turn		-16 bit-16 bit
Electrical interfaceMOVILINK® DDI,
external to motor		MOVILINK® DDI, integrated into device
Connection technologySingle-cable technology:

  • M23/M40 direct hybrid plug (power and data)
  • Terminal box with hybrid plug or cable gland


Two-cable technology:

  • M23 direct data plug + M23/M40/M58 power plug
  • Terminal box with data and power plug or cable gland

Integrated
Electronic nameplate and automatic startupYes
Functional safety--SIL2, PLd-SIL2, PLd

* in the pipeline

 Add-on encoder
 RH1MEK0HAK0HEH0E / EH1EAH0E / AH1EEK0JAK0J
MotorCMP..
CM3C..
Frequency inverter

  • MOVIDRIVE® B, MOVIAXIS®, MOVIPRO®
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet devices and MOVIMOT® decentralized technology
  • Third-party inverter

  • Third-party inverter

Ability classMedium ClassHigh Class
Encoder typeSingle-turnMulti-turnSingle-turnMulti-turnSingle-turnMulti-turn
Analog resolution,
incremental		1 period/rev.
modulated		128 SinCos
period/rev.		128 SinCos
period/rev.		----
Digital resolution,
absolute single-turn		-12 bit19 bit20 bit
Digital resolution,
absolute multi-turn		--12 bit-12 bit-12 bit
Electrical interfaceSinCos,
modulated		HIPFERFACE®
(SinCos + RS458)		EnDat2.2HIPFERFACE® DSL
Connection technologyTwo-cable technology:

M23 direct data plug + M23/M40/M58 power plug

Terminal box with data plug or cable gland		Single-cable technology:

M23/M40 direct hybrid plug (power and data)

Electronic nameplate and automatic startup-Yes
Functional safety-SIL2, PLd-SIL2, PLd-SIL2, PLd
Explosion protection
2014/34/EU (ATEX) / IECEx		II3GD-
 Special solution

Have you not found an encoder to meet your requirements? There are numerous options for your application when it comes to mounting, signals and precision. Feel free to contact us!

 Type code
EI7C
Encoder typeMounting/shaftGenerationSignal type
E Incremental encoder / single-turn
A Absolute encoder
N Proximity encoder
R Resolver
X Special solution		F Positive
S Spread shaft
G Plug-in shaft
I Integrated
V Solid shaft
H Hollow shaft
K Cone shaft
L Linear encoder		0 – 8H HIPERFACE
Y SSI (synchronous serial interface)
T U=DC 5V, TTL
A Mounting adapter design
C U=DC 4.75 (9)-30 V, HTL or TTL
S U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, Sin/Cos 1 Vss
R U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, TTL
W U=DC 7-30 V, RS485, Sin/Cos 1Vss
 Built-in encoder
 NL16EL3Z*
MotorSLC
Frequency inverterMOVIDRIVE® compact MCV40

  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® and MOVITRAC® control cabinet devices
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIMOT® decentralized technology

Ability classBasic ClassMedium Class
Encoder typeIncremental Linear absolute
Encoder sensorsMagnetic, scanning of secondary motor parts
Analog resolution, incremental60 increments/m-
Digital resolution,
absolute linear		-1 increment/1 mm
(absolute distance 10 cm)
Electrical interfaceTTL, 3×120°MOVILINK® DDI
Connection technologyM12M23 plug connector
Electronic nameplate and automatic startup-Yes

In the pipeline

 Add-on encoder
 AL1HAL2H
MotorSL2 synchronous linear servomotors
Frequency inverter

  • MOVIDRIVE® B, MOVIAXIS®, MOVIPRO®
  • MOVI-C®: MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet devices

Ability classHigh Class
Encoder typeLinear absolute
Analog resolution,
incremental		1 SinCos period/5 mm1 SinCos period/1 mm
Digital resolution,
absolute linear		1 increment/156.25 µm
(absolute distance 40 m)		1 increment/0.244 µm
(absolute distance 4 m)
Electrical interfaceHIPERFACE® (SinCos+RS485)
Connection technologyM23M12
Electronic nameplate and automatic startupYesYes
 Special solution

Have you not found an encoder to meet your requirements? There are numerous options for your application when it comes to mounting, signals and precision. Feel free to contact us!

 Type code
EI7C
Encoder typeMounting/shaftGenerationSignal type
E Incremental encoder / single-turn
A Absolute encoder
N Proximity encoder
R Resolver
X Special solution		F Positive
S Spread shaft
G Plug-in shaft
I Integrated
V Solid shaft
H Hollow shaft
K Cone shaft
L Linear encoder		0 – 8H HIPERFACE
Y SSI (synchronous serial interface)
T U=DC 5V, TTL
A Mounting adapter design
C U=DC 4.75 (9)-30 V, HTL or TTL
S U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, Sin/Cos 1 Vss
R U=DC 7 (9)-30 V, TTL
W U=DC 7-30 V, RS485, Sin/Cos 1Vss