Speed detection of an automated guided vehicle (AGV)

The drive unit of an automated guided vehicle is equipped with an incremental encoder from the DBS36/50 or DLS40 product family. In addition to the detected speed, it also provides the direction of travel for the vehicle control.

  • Following product families can be used
    DLS40
    DLS40
    Slim and compact incremental encoder for economical solutions
    • Pulses per revolution: Up to 1,024
    • Housing diameter: 40 mm
    • Solid shaft and blind hollow shaft
    • Enclosure rating: IP50 (Solid shaft)
    • Communication interfaces: TTL/RS-422, HTL/Push Pull, Open Collector
    • Connection type: cable
    • Slim, compact design
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    DBS36/50
    DBS36/50
    Compact standard incremental encoder for industrial applications
    • Pulses per revolution: Up to 2,500
    • Housing diameter: 36 mm or 50 mm
    • Solid shaft and blind hollow shaft
    • Enclosure rating: IP65
    • Communication interfaces: TTL/RS-422, HTL/Push Pull, Open Collector
    • Connection type: Cable, cable with M12 or M23 male connector
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