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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

K460

Sandwich/Cast Iron

Unidirectional

Reluctance

M460 - Cast Aluminum

K560

Sandwich/Cast Iron

Bidirectional

MR

M560 - Cast Aluminum

K727B

Westinghouse design

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485 - Interchangeable

K727U

GE design

Unidirectional

IR LED

M485 - Interchangeable

K740

Hand Tach

Unidirectional

Reluctance

M740 - New wheel style

K770, K770A

Optical K670/K670A

Unidirectional

IR LED

M4 or M3

K770B

K770A w/2 Phase

Bidirectional

IR LED

M4 or M3

K780

NEMA 56C Foot

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact Customer Help Desk

K860B

Sandwich/Cast Iron

Bidirectional

IR LED

M560 - Interchangeable

K860U

Sandwich/Cast Iron

Unidirectional

IR LED

M560 - Interchangeable

K870

Speed/Draw Hand Tach

Unidirectional

IR LED

M740 - New wheel style

K927A, K927B

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485 / M4 / M3
(24vDC max.)

Model

Style

Description

Sensor

Crossover Model

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

M180 Series:
M180/M182

8.5" FC Face Mount

Available either way

MR

AV850

M190 Series:
M190A/M192A/M192B
M191A/M193A/M193B

8.5" FC Face Mount

Available either way

MR

Convert M190 Series to AV850

M194

8.5" FC Face Mount

Bidirectional

MR

AV850

M285 8.5" FC Face Mount Bidirectional MR Convert M285 to AV850

M385

NEMA 56C Face Mount

Bidirectional

IR LED

M3-1 Direct Replacement

M535

Explosion Proof

Bidirectional

IR LED

M6
Flame Proof Series

M585

Hollow Shaft

Bidirectional

IR LED

M685 up to 1200 PPR
M3-5 for 2048 & 2500
PPR

M627, M627A, K627

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M628A

M727, M727A

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Unidirectional

IR LED

M485

M737, M737A

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485

Model

Style

Description

Sensor

Crossover Model

M738-BCC

M737 with complements

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485

M760

NEMA 56C Sandwich

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact
Customer Help Desk

M780

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

VSO

Contact
Customer Help Desk

M785

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485

M860

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

Contact
Customer Help Desk

M927

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485

M938, M939

High Resolution

Bidirectional

IR LED

M485 through 1200 PPR
M3 above 1200
PPR

M940

NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

Use M3-1S3R1024D000 or
M3-1S3R2048D000

M945 NEMA 56C Foot/Face

Bidirectional

IR LED

M3-1 or AV25
T670, K670, K670A Mill Duty, Foot Available either way Reluctance
(sine wave output)
M628A
T770B Mill Duty, Foot Bidirectional VSO M4 or Contact
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