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Absolute Encoder   |   MAGNETOCODE   |   Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
The compact magnetic heavy duty encoders are available in a stainless steel and a cost-efficient steel version with different interfaces. Special constructive features ensure up to IP69K protection throughout the long lifetime of the encoder. Combined with the sturdy ball bearings these sensors offer an ideal choice for reliable measurements under extreme environmental conditions such as great temperature fluctuations, high humidity, high-pressure water or salty liquids (according DIN EN ISO 9227 >240 hrs). Whereas the stainless steel encoders can also be used in the offshore and food industry the cost efficient steel version is perfectly suited for the demands of mobile machines.

The POSITAL MCD Series uses the Wiegend effect technology to keep perfect track of the number of rotations even if the rotations are slow and/or there is no system power or battery.

General Specifications

MCD Heavy Duty MCD Heavy Duty
Stainless Steel
Robust HousingSteel with scratch and
salt mist resistant
protection coating
(according to ISO 9227)
Stainless Steel
(1.4404 / 316L)
High Shaft Load 180 N 300 N
Compact design 36,5 mm diameter 42 mm diameter
Main ApplicationsMobile Machines, Onshore Food Industry, Offshore Applications e.g.
Cranes, Ships, Wind Industry
Protection ClassIP 66 / IP 67 / IP 68 / IP 69K
Temperature Range -40°C – +85 °C
Resolution 12 Bit
Accuracy 10 Bit
Multiturn Technology Gear- and Battery-Free Counter
Interfaces CANopen, SSI, Analog


CANopen Interface

  • Communication Profile according to DS 301
  • Device Profiles DS 406 or DS 417 (lift)
  • Programmable according to Class 2
  • Layer Setting Services
  • Two-color status LED for diagnosis
  • 8 programmable Cams
  • Customer specific "Data Storage"
  • Bootloader
  • Event-triggered PDO

SSI Interface

  • Line driver according to RS422
  • Clock Frequency 100 kHz – 2 MHz
  • Preset Input
  • Complement Input (Change of Direction)

Analog Interface

  • Current (4 – 20 mA), Voltage (0 – 5 V)
  • 12 Bit Total Resolution
  • User Defined Scaling of Output
  • Overange and Underange Deadband Functionality
  • Midpoint Scaling of Default Range