The HEIDENHAIN Rod 270 is an incremental angle encoder with integral bearing and a compact design, ideal for small installation spaces. This high accuracy encoder boasts a high line count of 18,000 lines and transmits square-wave signals interpolated within the encoder and can output up to 180,000 revolutions per signal period. The solid shaft requires a separate coupling for connection to the drive shaft. The shaft coupling compensates axial movement and misalignment between the shafts, preventing excessive load on the bearing of the angle encoder, ensuring high measurement accuracies.