Overview
The Dynapar 42-S2-60 is an incremental rotary transducer engineered for demanding industrial feedback control applications. Dynapar is the world’s leading manufacturer of absolute & incremental rotary encoders & resolvers with feedback for all applications. This unit delivers reliable angular position encoding for motor speed control, motion measurement, and digital feedback in automation systems.
Key Features
- Incremental optical encoder technology for precise rotational feedback
- Rugged, incremental, optical encoder for speed, position, and motion applications
- Mechanical size 35 package is designed for high resolution applications and rugged industrial environments
- Suitable for motor control, tachometer applications, and machine positioning
- Industrial-grade construction for wet, dirty, and temperature-extreme environments
Technical Specifications
For the Dynapar 42-S2-60, verify detailed specifications with the manufacturer or your system integrator, as this is a used unit. Typical Dynapar Series 60 Rotopulser specifications include single-ended or open-collector output formats, standard operating voltage ranges from 4.5–16.5 VDC (single-ended) or up to 26 VDC (line driver), and output currents up to 40 mA. Shaft speed capacity and resolution vary by configuration.
Typical Applications
- Motor speed feedback and RPM readout systems
- Machine tool positioning and feed-rate control
- Conveyor belt and pump speed monitoring
- Encoder feedback for variable frequency drives and motion controllers
- Mechanical motion measurement and counting systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PLC and motion controller systems requiring incremental encoder input
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs) with encoder feedback inputs
- Speed control and tachometer instrumentation
- Industrial automation platforms with pulse-counting capability
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to confirm exact replacement compatibility.
Works With
- Quadrature (A/B) output formats for position tracking
- Single-ended open-collector output for simple pulse counting
- Line driver (7272) outputs for noise-immune long-cable runs
- Standard industrial encoder connectors (MS-style or screw-terminal)
