Selection Guide
Cross sectionMeasuring step
1) Accuracy gradeMeasuring lengthAbsolute linear measurement 70 mm to 2040 mm The linear encoders with slimline scale housing With mounting spar or clamping elements: are designed for limited installation space. Incremental linear measurement with very high repeatability Glass scale• To 0.1 µm± 5 µm± 3 µm70 mm to 1240 mm Larger measuring lengths and higher acceleration loads are made possible by using mounting spars
or clamping elements. Steel scale
Small signal period•• To 0.1 µm± 5 µm± 3 µm50 mm to 1220 mm Incremental linear measurement 70 mm to 2040 mm With mounting spar: Glass scale• To 0.5 µm± 5 µm± 3 µm70 mm to 1240 mm Absolute linear measurement Glass scale• To 0.1 µm± 5 µm± 3 µm140 mm to 4240 mm Incremental linear measurement with very high repeatability Steel scale
Small signal period•• To 0.1 µm± 3 µm± 2 µm140 mm to 3040 mm Incremental linear measurement
Linear encoders with full-size scale housing
Glass scale• To 0.5 µm± 5 µm± 3 µm140 mm to 3040 mm The linear encoders with full-size scale housing upright and reclining positions Incremental linear measurement for large measuring lengths are characterized by their and large measuring lengths. with the same protection rating. sturdy construction, high resistance to vibration The scanning carriage is connected with the mounting block over an oblique blade that permits mounting both in Steel scale tape• To 0.1 µm± 5 µm440 mm to 30 040 mm
1) Recommended measuring step for position measurement
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