Portescap Launches Its First Autoclavable Encoder

M-Sense12A Autoclavable Encoder

The M-Sense12A magnetic encoder is the first autoclavable encoder to join Portescap’s product portfolio. Optimized specifically for surgical robotic applications, the M-Sense12A has been designed to survive 2,000+ sterilization cycles and is fully compatible with Portescap’s existing surgical motor portfolio.

This encoder can provide incremental and absolute feedback and features a wide resolution range up to 1024 lines, as well as accuracy up to 1.5 degrees. It is also able to work accurately at high input speeds, with a maximum input speed of 120 kRPM at 1024 lines/rev in incremental mode.

Applications requiring accurate positioning and closed loop motion feedback in harsh environments, including surgical robotics and

surgical hand tools, can greatly benefit from using the M-Sense12A autoclavable encoder. It’s also ideal for demanding feedback systems that can be autoclaved alongside the tool itself.

Key Features

• 2,000+ autoclave cycles

• Accuracy up to 1.5 degrees

• Integrated RS422 line driver

• Wide resolution range up to 1024 lines

• Incremental and absolute feedback options

Applications

• Surgical Robotics

• Surgical Hand Tools

• Powered Surgical Screwdrivers

• Craniomaxillofacial Drills

Customization

• Cable or terminal outputs

• Wiring connectors - lead, length, shrink, tubing

• Encoder capabilities - magnetic, absolutely, digital, sine, cosine options