Position determination

Absolute encoders generate information about position, angle, and rotation counts in type-specific angle steps. For this, a unique code pattern is assigned to each angle increment. The number of ...

Wire draw encoders consist of a wire draw mechanism and an encoder. The rotation of the drum, which is proportional to the length being measured, is recorded and output by an encoder. This ...

Linear encoders consist of a read head (sensor) and a reference scale (measuring element). The non-contact principle of operation means that the position is determined without wear. The sensor ...

The HIPERFACE "Digital Servo Link" interface is a revolution in servo drive systems! The purely digital interface is the future. Thanks to the innovative and interference-free HIPERFACE DSL® ...

Motor feedback systems with HIPERFACE® comprise a combination of incremental and absolute encoders, successfully uniting the advantages of both encoder types. Thanks to the use of highly linear ...

Incremental motor feedback systems are measuring systems that record the position, the direction of rotation and the speed of electric motors. The number of lines per revolution determines the ...

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SICK offers a powerful vision sensor portfolio designed to manage challenges in all industries where a standard sensor would not work. These vision sensors provide a full toolset for ...

SICK's 3D vision series offers a wide range of powerful and flexible products designed for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. They range from versatile high-speed cameras that ...

Incremental encoders generate information about position, angle, and rotation counts. The resolution is defined in the number of lines or pulses per rotation, which the encoder transmits to the ...

Displacement measurement sensors are laser sensors which measure precisely with a measuring range of up to 1,000 mm. Due to their measurement accuracy, they are particularly suitable for use in ...

SICK’s mid range distance sensors provide sensing ranges from 50 mm up to 50,000 mm, enabling them to be used in a wide range of applications. Due to their highly reliable measurements on ...

Long range distance sensors from SICK combine highly precise measurement results with great reliability and a wide measuring range. Long range distance sensors use time-of-flight measurement ...

Linear measurement sensors from SICK use highly innovative technologies for the non-contact measurement of positions, speeds, and lengths. The OLM sensors' camera-based system determines the ...

Sound is a natural phenomenon that provides us with information about our environment without physical contact, and over a range of distances. SICK ultrasonic sensors utilize the properties of ...

The ISD infrared data transmission system enables wireless communication. Typical applications include on stacker cranes in storage and conveyor systems to enable wireless communication from the ...

The DMP position finders are opto-electronic sensors that are used for fine positioning that is accurate to the millimeter. This sensor product family is primarily used in storage and conveying, ...

2D LiDAR sensors (2D laser scanners as well) are suitable for performing detection and ranging tasks on surfaces. Regardless of the angle of installation, SICK 2D LiDAR sensors operate with ...

Track and trace systems from SICK identify 1D and 2D codes, read and write to RFID tags, and provide high-resolution images for downstream processes (video coding, OCR, etc.). Furthermore, these ...

Array sensors use closely spaced beams of light to detect even the slightest differences in gray scale between the target and the background within their field-of-view. They are ideal for edge ...

Contrast sensors are primarily used in packaging/printing machines for the detection of printed or control marks. SICK's line of KT contrast sensors detects even the smallest contrasts at the ...

Measuring automation light grids are ideal for more complex applications. They come in several different beam separation options, a range of detection heights and output configurations. These ...

Position sensors detect the piston position of pneumatic actuators using a direct, non-contact method. They continuously supply data via analog outputs or IO-Link, enabling flexible machine ...

Array sensors use closely spaced beams of light to detect even the slightest differences in gray scale between the target and the background within their field-of-view. They are ideal for edge ...

Linear measurement sensors from SICK use highly innovative technologies for the non-contact measurement of positions, speeds, and lengths. The OLM sensors' camera-based system determines the ...