Ease of interfacing a sensor is especially important in machine control applications. Even though it offered LC xx5 Absolute Sealed Linear Encoders for use with Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and HEIDENHAIN controls for many years, HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, recently added a Panasonic interface (Pana01) to the line.

Available in 3 µm (with a 1 nm measuring step) and 5 µm (with a 10 nm measuring step) accuracy grades similar to existing products, the new encoder requires a different cable assembly to connect the encoders to Panasonic hardware. The encoders are offered in a full-sized scale housing (LC 195P) and a slimline scale housing (LC 495P).

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