Applications for an optical linear encoder that can or have had problems with dust and fingerprints are prime targets for NUMERIK JENA’s LIA 2 series optical linear encoder. The encoder has a 20 micron grating period with the graduation applied to either a glass or steel scale substrate. The steel scale substrate options include: industry- […]
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Obtain Motion Feedback in High Vacuum Environments
For motion feedback measurements in high and ultra-high vacuum applications, NUMERIK JENA’s LIK 2 optical linear encoder series could provide the solution. Designed for environments with only 10-9 mBar of pressure, the 30mm x 11mm x 6mm sensor has a 20 micron grating period with the graduation applied to either a glass or steel scale […]
Flat Angle Encoder Squeezes into Tight Spots
It’s not uncommon to have a motion feedback application where space is limited. This can occur in semiconductor, medical, metrology, automation and other industries. For these situations, NUMERIK JENA’s RIK kit-style optical angle encoder without bearing could be the solution. It consists of a scanning unit with a very low height profile and a graduation […]
Small Profile Linear Encoder Includes Advanced Features
With a size of only 36mm x 13.5mm x 14.8mm, RSF Elektronik’s MS 15 optical kit linear encoder could have the industry’s smallest mechanical profile – it also boasts several advanced features. The kit encoder provides a 40-micron grating pitch on an 8-mm wide steel tape carrier that has a double-stick backing for mounting directly […]
Absolute Angle Encoders Offers Functional Safety
Functional safety has become a requirement in many applications with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defining safety integrity levels (SILs) from 1 up to 4 based on the IEC 61508, with SIL 1 being the least dependable and SIL 4 being the most dependable. With safety in mind, HEIDENHAIN Corporation RCN Series of absolute angle encoders […]
Optical Encoder Fits in Small Spaces, Offers Several Features
If you have to make motion feedback measurements in a small space and can’t sacrifice resolution, a new encoder system from RSF Elektronik, a subsidiary of HEIDENHAIN Corporation may be the answer. The MS 14 encoder optical encoder’s small size allow it to be installed as a direct mechanical replacement to other encoder brands by […]