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  • Metrology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instrumentation

Background:

  • Circular encoders are crucial for precise angle measurement in various industrial applications.
  • Existing calibration methods can be complex, time-consuming, or require specialized equipment.
  • Inaccuracy in angle measurement can lead to significant performance degradation in controlled systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, self-calibration method for circular encoders.
  • To improve the accuracy and repeatability of angle measurements.
  • To reduce reliance on external calibration equipment and procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing inertia and a single read-head for self-calibration.
  • Fitting encoder velocity curves with polynomials.
  • Applying the principle of circle closure and angle interval periodicity.
  • Implementing an iterative method to enhance calibration accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Experimental verification confirmed the method's feasibility.
  • Significant reduction in angle measurement error from 239.343" to 11.867" (peak-to-peak).
  • Excellent repeatability of calibration results, with a value less than 2.77".

Conclusions:

  • The proposed self-calibration method effectively compensates for angle measurement errors in circular encoders.
  • The method offers a practical and accurate solution for improving encoder performance.
  • This technique has the potential to enhance the reliability of angular measurement systems.