Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-231       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Encoders Shaft Angle to Digital Scope:  This handbook describes the operation of contact and non-contact (formerly brush and brushless) shaft-position, analog-to-digital encoders. It contains physical descriptions and illustrations of encoders, techniques used, theory of operation, background information on binary codes, coding principles and limitation, definitions of encoder terminology, and other criteria for selecting an encoder including identification and marking of encoders for military use. Status:  Active Document Date:  13-MAR-2024         Next Review Due:  11-MAR-2034 FSC/Area:  5990 Doc Category:   Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  AS  Naval Air Systems Command     Preparing Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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