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NorthStar™ Brand SLIM Tach™ NexGen ST56 Bearingless Magnetic Encoder

4.5" C-Face Bearingless Magnetic Encoder with Large Sensor Air Gap and Active Diagnostic LED

  • Redesigned using our Revolutionary Sensor Technology to provide a Large Air Gap of 0.060”
  • Bearingless Design Mounts to 56 and 140 C-Face Motors
  • Thin 3/4” Profile Saves Space and Can be “Sandwiched” Between Motor and Reducer
  • Compact Height of 9.8” Designed with Options to Extend
  • Anodized Aluminum Housing with Field-Serviceable Connector
  • Single or Dual Isolated Outputs Available
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Description

Applications would include speed and length monitoring in harsh factory environments such as paper/pulp and steel. Also can be used in a variety of motor feedback applications where space is a premium as this tachometer is compact

General
Feedback Type
Incremental
Technology
Magnetic
Mounting Configuration
Direct Mount to NEMA Standard 56C or Equivalent 4.5" Flange
Mechanical
Encoder Size (Flange)
4.5" C-FACE
Hollow Bore Size
5/8" to 2 7/8" Bore
Housing Material
Aluminum
Max. Operating Speed
7,000 RPM
Electrical
Resolution
64-2048 PPR
Supply Voltage
5-26 VDC
Interfaces
IC-WE
Environmental
Protection Class (IP)
IP66
Approvals / Certifications
CE, ROHS
Operating Temperature Range
-40ºC to +120ºC
Storage Temperature
-40ºC to +120ºC
Environment
Non-Hazardous
Industries
Factory Automation
Off Highway Vehicle
Pulp & Paper
Steel Mills
Oil & Gas
Applications
Motor and Drive Speed Feedback
Extruders
Pickling Equipment
Processing Equipment
Paper Machines
Winches and Capstans
Cranes
Test Stands
Traction Motor Speed Feedback
Amusement rides
Oil & Gas Mud Pumps