The difference between Incremental encoder and Absolotue encoder

Different working methods

1, Incremental encoder: to rotate when the output pulse, through the counting device to know its position. When the encoder does not move or power outage, it relying on the internal memory of the counting device to remember the position. 

2,Absolute encoder: Determined by the mechanical position of the code. It does not need to remember, or find the reference point, and do not have to count all the time, when you need to know the position, when to read its position. In this way, the anti-interference characteristics of the encoder, the reliability of the data is greatly improved.

 The use of different

1, incremental encoder: iron and steel metallurgical equipment, heavy machinery and equipment, precision measuring equipment, machine tools, food machinery, lifts and other special equipment.

2, absolute encoder: textile machinery, irrigation machinery, papermaking and printing, water conservancy gates, robots and robotic arms, port lifting machinery