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Update from Older Encoder Models

The following Avtron tachometers and encoders can be replaced with new and improved models. Click on the new model number for additional information.

Cross Reference for Older Style Encoders

Model

Style

Description

Sensor

Crossover Model

EK620-EK6310 (Admotec) Magnetic Sensor and Wheel Bidirectional

MR

KX (Admotec)
FM500, FM700m FM750 (Admotec) Hollow Shaft Bidirectional

MR

Contact Avtron
HANDTach Hand-held Bidirectional Speed/Length Laser Model DT-205L
Checkline Div./Electromatic
(570) 541-5063

K460

Sandwich/Cast Iron

Unidirectional

Reluctance

M460 - Cast Aluminum

K560, M560

Sandwich/Cast Iron or Aluminum

Bidirectional

MR

M56

K627, M627, M627A

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

Reluctance

M628A

K660 Cabinet-Mount F-V Converter None K660A
K660B Cabinet-Mount F-V Converter None K661

K727B

Westinghouse design

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485 - Interchangeable

K727U

GE design

Unidirectional

IR LED

AV485 - Interchangeable

K740

Hand Tach

Unidirectional

Reluctance

Contact Help Desk

K770, K770A, K770B

Optical K670/K670A

A=Uni, B=Bidirectional

IR LED

Contact Help Desk

K780

NEMA 56C Foot

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact Help Desk

Model

Style

Description

Sensor

Crossover Model

K860U, K860B

Sandwich/Cast Iron

U=Uni, B=Bidirectional

IR LED

M56

K870

Speed/Draw Hand Tach

Bidirectional

IR LED

Contact Help Desk

K927A, K927B, M927

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485/24vDC Max.

KL and KS (Admotec) Magnetic Sensor and Wheel Bidirectional

MR

KX (Admotec)
M5-(1-2) NEMA 56C Foot/Face Bidirectional IR LED

Contact Help Desk

M5-(4-7) Hollow Shaft Bidirectional IR LED M6- (4-7)
M6-(1-2) NEMA 56C Foot/Face Bidirectional

MR

Contact Help Desk

M180 thru M193B

8.5" FC Face Mount/
GE ANDG SLAPTach

Available either way

MR

AV850

M285 w/ M284 sensor 8.5" FC Face Mount Bidirectional MR Convert M285 to AV850

M385

NEMA 56C Face Mount

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485

M535

Explosion Proof

Bidirectional

IR LED

M6 Flameproof/ATEX

M585

Hollow Shaft

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV685

M727, M727A

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Unidirectional

IR LED

AV485

Model

Style

Description

Sensor

Crossover Model

M737, M737A

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485

M738-BCC

M737 with complements

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485

M760

NEMA 56C Sandwich

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact Help Desk

M780

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact Help Desk

M785

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485

M860

Sandwich/NEMA 56C

Unidirectional

IR LED

M56

M938, M939,
M940

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional
Bidirectional, 18-24vDC

IR LED

AV485

M945 NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

AV485

M1250 w/ M1284 sensor 12.5" FC Face Mount

Bidirectional

MR AV125
T670, K670, K670A Mill Duty, Foot

Unidirectional

Reluctance M628A
T770B Mill Duty, Foot Bidirectional VSO Contact Help Desk
TACHTester Hand-held Encoder and Tach Tester N/A TI4000 (Mitchell Electronics)
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