text: <s>[INST] Does an encoder improve starting torque on a PF 7000 VSD We have a PF7000 driving a 3.3kV conveyor motor. The encoder has failed and we are running fine in sensorless mode at light loads. Will the encoder enhance the starting of heavier loads? We don't care about fine speed control but do need the conveyor to be able to ramp up with heavy loads. This hasn't been tested yet without the encoder but if required I'd get the encoder replaced before stalling under heavy loads. Regards Vince [/INST] Hi Vince, Encoder improves the motor performance. Using encoder feedback, motor increases motor torque for greater dynamic performance. Encoder also helps to eliminate the motor stall condition. hope this help. \\n </s>