Draw Wire Encoder (Incremental)
AWE 508
Optical Wire Encoder — 0–8,000 mm Stroke, 3 pulse/mm, IP54
Optical
IP54
3 pulse/mm
2 m/s
Optical Wire Encoder — 0–8,000 mm Stroke, 3 pulse/mm, IP54
The AWE 508 converts linear motion into incremental digital pulses using an optical encoder and a high-strength stainless steel wire. Stroke lengths up to 8,000 mm are available in a compact aluminium body. With 3 pulse/mm resolution (0.075 mm per edge), multiple output types, and up to 2 m/s maximum speed, the AWE 508 suits demanding position control in wood processing, marble machines, glass processing, and industrial automation.
Up to 8,000 mm stroke — covers a wide range of travel in a single compact unit
3 pulse/mm optical resolution — 0.075 mm per edge for precise position feedback
Multiple output types — Push-Pull, TTL RS422, HTL, and HPL available to order
2 m/s maximum speed — handles fast-moving axes without missing pulses
±0.25% FS linearity — consistent accuracy from end to end of travel
IP54 standard, IP67 optional — suited to wet and dusty industrial environments
Stainless steel wire — corrosion resistant, high tensile strength
| Stroke Length | 0–4,000 mm or 0–8,000 mm |
| Measuring Type | Optical (incremental) |
| Resolution | 3 pulse/mm (0.075 mm/edge) |
| Linearity | ±0.25% FS |
| Maximum Speed | 2 m/s |
| Required Force | 10 N |
| IP Rating | IP54 (optional IP67) |
| Operating Temperature | −25°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 95% |
| Body Material | Aluminium / steel / plastic |
| Measuring Wire | Stainless steel |
| Output Signals | A, B, Z / A, B / A, /A, B, /B / A, /A, B, /B, Z, /Z |
| Max. Output Current | 60 mA per channel |
| Electrical Connection | 5 or 8×0.14 mm² shielded cable; M12/8-pin male connector |
| Supply (PP) | 10–30 VDC |
| Output (PP) | 10–30 VDC Push-Pull |
| Supply (TTL) | 5 VDC |
| Output (TTL) | 5 VDC TTL RS422 Line Driver |
| Supply (HTL) | 10–30 VDC |
| Output (HTL) | 5 VDC TTL RS422 Line Driver |
| Supply (HPL) | 5–30 VDC |
| Output (HPL) | 5–30 VDC Push-Pull |
| Pin 1 — A | Yellow |
| Pin 2 — B | Green |
| Pin 3 — +V | Red |
| Pin 4 — 0V | Black |
| Pin 5 — Z | Pink |
| Pin 6 — /A | Blue |
| Pin 7 — /B | White |
| Pin 8 — /Z | Grey |
| Earth | Silver (shield) |
For Line Driver output types (/A, /B, /Z), connect all differential pairs to the control circuit. If the controller does not accept differential inputs, insulate the /A, /B, /Z wires individually — they carry live signals.
M12 connector from backside or side
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