CONTELEC

CONTELEC AG, part of the German Siedle Group, is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in high-precision angle and linear position sensors, including rotary encoders and potentiometers, used widely in industrial automation and control applications.

Core Product Lines

Contelec offers a variety of standard and customized solutions for position measurement:

1. Absolute Rotary Encoders: These sensors provide a unique position value immediately upon power-up, making them ideal for applications requiring precise positioning, such as in robotics or steering systems. The Vert-X product family is a key series of non-contacting, wear-free absolute rotary encoders.
2. Multiturn Rotary Encoders: The Vert-X 46MT is a notable multiturn absolute encoder that works without batteries or gears, delivering high-precision turn and angle measurements in a self-sufficient manner.
3. Linear Position Sensors/Transducers: Contelec's portfolio includes various linear transducers, such as the KL/KLR and WL series, for measuring linear movements with high precision.
4. Potentiometers: The company offers a wide range of durable and reliable conductive plastic and cermet potentiometers. These are suitable for challenging measurement and control tasks due to their low energy consumption and the real-time signal they provide.
5. Customized Solutions: Contelec specializes in tailor-made solutions, from individual standard products to completely custom developments, even in small batches, working closely with customers during the design phase.

Key Technologies

1. Contactless/Non-contacting Measurement: Many of the Vert-X sensors use magnetic or inductive contactless measuring methods, which results in a long, maintenance-free service life by eliminating mechanical wear.
2. Redundant Systems: Fully redundant versions are available for applications where safety and reliability are critical, providing two independent, electrically isolated measuring systems (e.g., in the Vert-X 32E).
3. Connectivity: Products are available with a wide range of interfaces, including IO-Link, CANopen, and PROFIBUS.
4. Programmability: Some Vert-X products are programmable, offering flexibility for various application needs.

Applications

Contelec sensors are utilized across numerous industries, including:

1. Agricultural technology
2. Construction machinery
3. Medical instruments and operating tables
4. Energy (wind vanes)
5. Transportation and mobile vehicles
6. Robotics