EnDat interface from HEIDENHAIN:
proven interface technology continuously further developed

EnDat is the ideal interface for digital drive systems and position control loops with position encoders for measurement feedback. 

EnDat provides high system reliability through the following features:

• Fast data transmission and high transmission reliability
• Transmission of additional data, such as motor-specific parameters and sensor data
• Extensive diagnostics and the ability to integrate encoders into troubleshooting routines

These features and benefits have made EnDat a standard and globally established interface within the following industries:

• Machine tools
• Electronics
• Automation

With a broad, multi-supplier portfolio of encoders featuring various measuring principles, machine and equipment manufacturers are sure to find the right EnDat encoder for their specific application and needs.

• HEIDENHAIN
• AMO
• RSF
• NUMERIK JENA
• LEINE LINDE

EnDat 3 carries forward the features and benefits of EnDat into the future of digital manufacturing. To achieve this feat, EnDat 3 relies on a new architecture that not only preserves proven technology but also maintains the best possible level of continuity and compatibility with previous versions.

What’s new with EnDat 3:

• Hybrid cable transmission
• Bus topologies
• Sensors: flexible data contents and sensor box
• Functional safety: communication in accordance with the black-channel principle
• Higher data bandwidth
• Definable send lists
• System installation: introduction of access level