TR-Electronic GmbH
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We provide: measurement and control systems for automation technology
When industrial processes run smoothly and reliably, there are chances that this is partly due to measurement and control solutions from TR-Electronic. When a theater curtain goes up, for example, systems of TR monitor the complex stage technology. People and machines work safely together and the audience enjoys a perfect production. Wind energy plants generate energy with maximum efficiency thanks to optimally aligned rotor blades - controlled by TR solutions. In press lines for the automotive industry, TR sensors guarantee safe forming of the body components. In logistics, TR measuring systems enable smooth transport of goods, e.g. in conveying systems and high racks. TR control and measuring modules control and monitor pumps for drinking water supply, regulate correct feeding of pellets in wood-fueled installations or help to detect faults in a punching machine at an early stage.
For all of these and other applications TR-Electronic supplies the right rotary encoders, linear encoders and drives - as high-quality standard products or customized solutions.
Products
TR provides EPLAN-Macros for absolute, rotary encoders.
TR-Electronic now offers EPLAN macros for download for the various standard rotary encoders of the C__582 series. This enables simple, seamless integration of the electrical side of the sensors from TR-Electronic into the electrical plan of the machine or system. Depending on how you work, different views can be used, which, for example, show bus and supply lines in separate units (for the separate documentation of data and supply lines) or together in one unit. If you work with pre-assembled cables and therefore do not need any detailed information about the cores of the bus cable, you can use a particularly compact representation. For integration in parts lists, it is advisable to store the part order number of the selected rotary encoder in the macro data. This means that parts lists can also be easily created using the electrical plan and the decisions made on the design, interface, shaft geometry... are clearly defined via the part number. Like all product documentation, the macros can be found in the downloads for the individual items on the TR-Electronic website via the product selector. The assignment to article numbers that can be ordered ensures that the macro valid for the respective rotary encoder is reliably identified. The EPLAN macros complement the already available STEP 3D data of the latest encoder generation from TR-Electronic. This allows users to efficiently and reliably integrate TR rotary encoders into the mechanical and electrical design of a machine or system. EPLAN® is a registered trademark of EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG or its affiliated companies in Germany and other countries.
One housing, two independent rotary encoders, many flexible safety concepts
The requirements for reliability, availability and safety of machines and systems are increasing. Users meet the requirements with strategies for the design of the machine, system and control technology that are adapted to the application. TR-Electronic has set itself the goal of supporting a wide variety of structures and strategies with high-quality technical solutions. In addition to the SIL/PL-certified sensor solutions, there are also redundant versions that also enable other safety and high-availability concepts in the design. The CR_582 family integrates two rotary encoders in the space of a standard industrial encoder with a size of 58 mm. The position values are determined by two independent sensors and processed separately. Both sensors can also be parameterized differently from each other. The encoder transmits the values either via SSI, incremental or CANopen interface.
Ersatzdrehgeber für bestehende Anwendungen
Time and again, manufacturers discontinue certain product series. Especially when it comes to interfaces developed many years ago, maintenance and development capacities are transferred from traditional systems to the latest technologies. The development cycles of sensor manufacturers and users are not always synchronized, meaning that there is still a need for traditional interfaces that is no longer satisfied by the original manufacturers. It is also increasingly being observed that manufacturers organized in corporate structures are less and less prepared for the individual requirements of medium-sized specialist automation companies. And what do you do when you are informed that an important component is no longer available? Either you change the rest of the technology, redesign the system or ask an experienced specialist for individual encoders for an alternative. TR Electronic has always been known for supporting many industrial interfaces for position sensors. TR Electronic's in-house development expertise allows it to draw on more than 40 years of experience and integrate both state-of-the-art and classic communication systems into the latest generations of devices. The mechanical connection can be adapted to existing environments with a high degree of freedom. The manufacturing technology of the medium-sized company allows production in manageable batch sizes. Quantities that are of no interest to others can be realized economically at TR. Direct contact between the user and manufacturer is required to ensure that a solution fits perfectly into the existing application. In the best case scenario, the user receives an encoder that can be used directly as a replacement for a discontinued product. Sometimes minor modifications to the mechanics or the control system are necessary. And this new encoder will be reliably available for a long time thanks to the latest technology. And it will be suitable for the existing application.
notion.S – Comfort Panel TP1200 / TP1500 / TP1900 / TP2200
The discontinuation of the classic SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels by Siemens poses challenges for many machine and plant operators. However, the new notion.S Comfort Panels offer a powerful, mounting-compatible, and long-term available solution that not only preserves your visualization but also makes it future-proof. Future-proof alternative for your HMI landscape The notion.S Comfort Panels are fully functionally compatible with the previous SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels and enable seamless replacement – without any mechanical adjustments. Existing HMI projects can continue to be used, protecting investments and avoiding downtime. Your advantages at a glance _ Mounting-compatible replacement No conversion necessary – notion.S Panels are mechanically identical to previous Siemens models. _ Continued operation of existing visualizations Your existing HMI projects remain fully usable. _ Project planning with familiar tools Continue to use the SIMATIC TIA Portal and your familiar engineering environments. _ Long-term availability More than 10 years of supply security – ideal for long-lasting machine concepts. _ Ready for HMI Advanced Future-oriented performance for demanding visualization tasks. _ Ready for Unified Server & Client Compatible with modern unified architectures – for scalable and networked solutions. _ Compatible with your Siemens environment The notion.S Comfort Panels integrate seamlessly into existing Siemens infrastructures: _ SIMATIC TIA Portal _ SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panel _ SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced _ SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime With notion.S, you can rely on a solution that secures your visualization in the long term – while paving the way to modern HMI worlds. © Siemens, WinCC, and SIMATIC are registered trademarks of Siemens AG, Munich
encoTRive with EtherCAT NC
The encoTRive product family from TR Electronic stands for intelligent, decentralized drive solutions that combine motor, power electronics, control, and position detection in a compact housing. With supply voltages from 24 to 48 V and support for modern fieldbus systems such as EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus, and CANopen, control and positioning tasks can be carried out efficiently and in a space-saving manner—without any control cabinet load or EMC-critical motor cables. Compact, powerful, and versatile The compact drive concept offers numerous advantages: _ Absolute position available at all times – thanks to battery-free multiturn gearing, no reference runs are necessary. _ Simple cabling and touchable components – thanks to low voltage and integrated electronics. _ Flexible motor and gear variants – from brush-type to electronically commutated, with or without holding brake. _ Safety functions such as STO and SS1 – optionally integrated for increased machine safety. _ Uniform control across all variants – regardless of the selected fieldbus. New perspectives with EtherCAT NC With the latest expansion for EtherCAT NC functions, TR Electronic is taking a decisive step forward: encoTRive drives can now be integrated into the EtherCAT world in a manufacturer-neutral manner. The drive only controls the speed, while position control is handled entirely by EtherCAT and the controller. This architecture enables very fast and convenient integration into the control environment. Actuator remains actuator – with more convenience With this innovation, TR Electronic once again underlines its claim to combine technological innovation with practical application – for greater efficiency, flexibility, and future-proofing in automation.
Economy linear encoders from TR Electronic
Contactless, wear-free, reliable The magnetostrictive linear encoders from TR Electronic operate without contact and are therefore completely wear-free. A moving permanent magnet transmits the position to the measuring system – either guided directly by the customer's design or via a magnetic slide that is moved by the machine using ball joint shafts. The flat design in a robust profile housing allows direct mounting on the machine body and ensures easy integration into existing designs. The new Economy family – compact and cost-efficient With a typical resolution of 0.1 mm, the Economy series is ideal as a replacement for wear-prone linear potentiometers. The analog interface allows direct retrofitting without changes to the control system. SSI and IO-Link are available for digital applications – for reliable and standardized transmission of position values. Those who want to implement complex automation systems benefit from EtherCAT integration, which enables fast and deterministic communication. Versatility for every application Whether for simple position detection or sophisticated motion control, TR Electronic's magnetostrictive linear encoders offer a wide range of interfaces and mechanical variants. The systems are insensitive to contamination, operate independently of speed and direction, and deliver absolute position values at all times – without the need for a reference run. With the Economy family, TR Electronic is sending a clear message: high-quality position measurement does not have to be expensive. The new devices combine robustness, precision, and cost-effectiveness – making it particularly easy to get started with non-contact measurement technology.
TR Electronic supplies new version of SIL encoder with PROFInet
As a specialist in technically complex encoder solutions with a strong customer focus, TR Electronic has been one of the pioneers in SIL-certified encoders for many years. The latest standards and technical developments are incorporated into the product portfolio in all product areas, while at the same time expanding the possible areas of application and control systems. The compact CD_582 absolute encoders with functional safety from TR Electronic, which have just been certified by Profibus International (PNO), offer a range of new and enhanced features. The implementation of the latest versions of the protocol stacks on state-of-the-art hardware components ensures future-proof availability. New features at a glance: _ PROFINET Security Class 1 _ System redundancy S2 _ PROFIdrive encoder profile V4.2 _ PROFIsafe address type 2 _ Process data: Safe acceleration (SAV) in accordance with IEC 61800-5-3 Despite all the enhancements, the latest version of the CD_582+FS PROFINET remains compatible with existing applications, meaning that other encoder profiles are still available and can be used for secure transmissions. The compact CD_582+FS safety encoders are mechanically based on the successful Generation 2 of TR's absolute encoders. Solid shafts, blind shafts, and through hollow shafts with various diameters are available as standard. The positive locking from the customer shaft to the scanning, as well as the redundantly designed multiturn gear, meet the high requirements for functions that must comply with the SIL3 or PLe safety standard. The latest generation of the CD_582+FS with PROFINET PROFIsafe also allows users to seamlessly integrate the encoders into their systems and ensures the future availability of their safe drive functions.
Absolute multi-turn encoder with IO-Link interface
If a machine or plant has already integrated IO-Link as a bus system, it makes sense to also control absolute encoders with this bus system. The actual value communication is compatible with normal digital initiator communication between the encoder and the next distribution node in star distribution. This can collect a lot of information and usually connects via powerful Industrial Ethernet to the higher-level controller. Position and speed are provided for the process. With operating hours counter and device status, the absolute encoder also provides data for preventive machine maintenance. C__582 with IO-Link provides the option of converting internal states into programmable switching states of the digital output.
Absolute rotary encoders Analog Interface
Absolute encoder from TR-Electronic with freely configurable analog interface Even in the age of Industrial Ethernet, IO-Link and Industry 4.0, analog signal transmission is still widespread and is used in new systems. It is a very cheap alternative on the control side if the desired resolution is suitable for analog transmission. Even the simplest controllers have analog interfaces that can be used for simple position or speed feedback. And - implemented as a current interface - larger transmission lengths can also be implemented easily. The analog interface from TR-Electronic in the latest encoder series is a true all-rounder. The multiturn position signal can be used as the basic variable for the 16-bit D / A converter. The speed signal can be used as well. When the position value is selected, the start and end point of the converted range can be freely set within the entire multiturn measuring range. You can also configure whether the analog signal is output as voltage (0..10V, -10..10V) or current (0..20mA, 4..20mA). As a current interface with "live zero", the analog interface provides a very effective method of implementing secure transmission. Live zero interface reliably monitors both the function of the encoder and wire break quite simple without protocols and software and on just two wires. Thanks to the modular concept of the latest generation of encoders from TR-Electronic, the analog interface is available for all detection systems. Magnetic detection offers sufficient resolution even for positioning over several revolutions, high-resolution, optical detections provide enough position resolutions to control the analog signal even with the smallest movement ranges. All mechanical variants are available with the new analog interface: size 58 with solid shaft, blind hole and hollow shaft up to 15 mm, in size 80 with continuous hollow shaft up to 27 mm, in size 110 with continuous hollow shaft up to 50 mm.
Compact Interface Box CIB2X
A wide range of interfaces despite limited space _ Remote mounting for encoders of the series 582, 802, 1102, and 362, as well as AEV70 _ A cable between the rotary encoder and the interface box – up to 15 m in length _ Ideal for ATEX zones and aggressive environments Compact & versatile _ Wide range of interfaces, including for 36 mm encoders _ Mounting the box in an accessible location _ Relief for Industrial Ethernet and multiple connections _ Easy integration of encoders in stainless steel or protective housings Many plugs, little space? The Compact Interface Box CIB2X from TR Electronic provides a solution. Instead of routing multiple cables directly to the rotary encoder, the interface box is mounted separately and connected via a single cable. This reduces cabling requirements and enables more compact installation situations – even with 36 mm rotary encoders. The CIB2X supports ATEX applications and aggressive environments and facilitates the integration of Industrial Ethernet. This preserves full interface diversity, regardless of the available installation space.
News
Data model for rotary encoders
TR provides EPLAN-Macros for absolute, rotary encoders.
Tradition meets state-of-the-art technology
Absolute rotary encoder with bit-parallel interface.
Extending machine life with long-term available technology
Function-compatible HMI Comfort Panels mitigate product discontinuation
When integration creates new creates new possibilities:
The new EtherCAT NC expansion enables manufacturer‑neutral integration of encoTRive drives. The drive handles speed only, while EtherCAT and the controller manage positioning, allowing very fast and convenient system integration.