Redesigned Linear Encoder Program Offers New Features and Benefits

HEIDENHAIN Corporation announces updates and enhancements to its wellknown linear encoder program. The mechanics and electronics of HEIDENHAIN's LC Series absolute linear encoders have been fundamentally redesigned from the ground up to better meet today's measurement requirements in machine tools, and now includes two interfaces - HEIDENHAIN's EnDat 2.2 and FANUC 02.

HEIDENHAIN's new encoders are the LC 183 and 483 series with EnDat interface and LC 193 and 493 with FANUC interface. These encoders offer more electrical advantages than ever before, including making purely serial axis-control possible. The resolution of the absolute position value is 5nm for encoders with an accuracy grade of ±3µm and 10nm for encoders with an accuracy grade of ±5µm with the EnDat versions

Regardless of the measuring length, the data word length is 32 bits, and with a clock frequency of 8MHz, the formation of the position value and transfer takes approximately 20µs. Both output formats also incorporate the single-field scanning technique, ensuring optimum signal quality, high traversing speed and contamination resistance. Maximum cable runs have also increased with the new interfaces.

The less expensive EnDat connection technology and common cable assemblies (LC 1XX / 4XX) further reduce costs and decrease inventory requirements. Encoder diagnostics take place via additional information in the serial protocol.

Changes to mounting methods have also been made with the HEIDENHAIN absolute linear encoders in order to simplify their installation in a wide variety of applications. Encoders of the 400 series can now utilize a universal mounting spar when required, which allows for a cable outlet to the left or right. Available accessories also include clamps as an alternative that are mounted at fixed intervals along the measuring length to provide additional support.

Encoders of the 100 series have a left and right cable outlet directly on the scanning unit.

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