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NorthStar Heavy Duty Encoders and Resolvers

The newest generation of NorthStar series magnetic encoders and heavy duty resolvers offer improved performance at an unbeatable price (formerly Lakeshore encoders).The RIM Tach NexGen family of encoders (digital tachometers) featuring the largest non-contact air gap on the market and are available with three distinct mounting styles to accommodate variances in shaft concentricity. The R56 and RF25 heavy resolvers are ideal replacements for Reliance Automax resolvers and offer extreme accuracy and reliability.

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NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 8500 NexGen Encoder  (RT8)

Modern mill processes require more forgiving installations to accommodate for variations in shaft concentricities, C-face bracket fits and higher resolutions to meet the demands of today's high performance drives. The NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 8500 NexGen digital tachometer (encoder) has the mill-duty rugged design your applications demand.

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  • Improved performance and lower costs over previous generation
  • Largest non-contact sensing gap (70 thousandths) on market
  • Higher resolutions to 2048 (4096 coming soon!)
  • Active LED with troubleshooting diagnostics
  • Protective magnetic wheel edge guard
  • KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills, Vector Motor
NorthStar R56 Heavy Duty Resolver

The NorthStar Series R56 Resolver foot mount/C-Face heavy duty resolver is ideal for pulp, paper and steel mill environments and designed to be a suitable replacement for current resolvers used in the Reliance Automax distributed control system. Based on the Size 21 frameless resolver, the R56 offers reliable feedback at a lower cost and faster delivery time, averaging 10 days. A 10-pin latching connector and mating end offer easy installation and superior environmental protection.

R56 Heavy Duty Resolver

  • Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
  • Fast lead time averaging 10 days
  • View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
  • Cost efficient design uses proven resolver technology
  • 10 pin latching connected and IP65 rated protection
  • KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills
NorthStar RF25 Heavy Duty Resolver

The NorthStar Series RF25 Resolver is a heavy duty resolver designed to withstand extreme abuse with a rugged housing, IP65 rating and ability to withstand 200g shock and 40g vibration. The RF25 is a suitable replacement for resolvers currently used in the Reliance Automax distributed control system and is available with an average lead time of 10 days.

RF25 Heavy Duty Resolver

  • Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
  • Fast lead time averaging 10 days
  • View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
  • Withstands 200g shock and 40g vibration
  • KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills

NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 6200 NexGen Encoder  (RT6)

The NorthStar Series RIM Tach 6200 NexGen Encoder is the latest upgrade to the industry-leading NorthStar product portfolio of digital tachometers (encoders). This new design continues the RIM Tach tradition with stainless steel sensor modules and ductile cast iron housings. The sensor modules use a new rugged magnetic technology that delivers a 70-thousandths air gap...the largest sensing gap in the industry.

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  • Suitable replacement for Reliance Automax resolvers
  • Fast lead time averaging 10 days
  • View our Tamagawa Reliance crossover guide 
  • Withstands 200g shock and 40g vibration
  • KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills

 

NorthStar Series RIM Tach® 1250 NexGen Encoder  (RT1)

The NorthStar Series RIM Tach 6200 NexGen Encoder is the latest upgrade to the industry-leading NorthStar product portfolio of digital tachometers (encoders). This new design continues the RIM Tach tradition with stainless steel sensor modules and ductile cast iron housings. The sensor modules use a new rugged magnetic technology that delivers a 70-thousandths air gap...the largest sensing gap in the industry.
 
RIM Tach 1250 NexGen Encoder
    • Improved performance and lower costs over previous generation
    • New wheel design which includes a metal edge guard
    • Guard protects the magnetic wheel material from accidental strikes
    • Guard allows the wheel to lock the shaft without damage
    • New sensor and wheel combinations are backwards compatible with old housings allowing for easy and economical upgrades
    • Available shaft sizes from 0.625 to 2.875 to fit multiple applications
    • KEY INDUSTRIES: Pulp and Paper, Steel Mills, Vector Motor
RIMFV Voltage Converter - Reliable Digital Feedback
Update your obsolete analog feedback devices, such as the GE BC42 and BC46 Models, by pairing Dynapar's RIMFV Voltage Converter with the RIM Tach 8500 or 6200 NexGen! Our retrofit package offers these 2 reliable solutions that are easy to install and accommodate your mounting requirements. Download Dynapar's Analog-to-Digital Feedback Upgrade Solution!
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  • Analog technology is outdated...Digital technology is modern and reliable!

 

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