| | | The core of the MAGLINEBASIC measuring system is a scale consisting of a flexible steel band and a magnetic layer, regularly magnetised with north and south poles. The length of the intervals mainly determines the system's resolution and accuracy. For mounting the band is simply glued to the machine base and mechanically protected by a polished stainless steel cover strip. For measurement and position indication the sensor travels along the magnetic band, contactlessly sensing the path information. Depending on the system's precision and maximum resolution, distances and tolerances of up to 2 mm are allowed between sensor and magnetic band. A special conversion method deduces from the analog measuring signals the length or angle information and the moving direction. There are two possibilities for processing these values: direct display on the machine (via an electronic display | | unit) or data transfer to a master control via standard incremental interfaces (phase-shifted quadrature signals). MAGLINEBASIC is available with interfaces for all standard bus systems and can thus be easily integrated into nearly every industrial control system. Distance and angle measurement is a standard task in machinery-building and engineering industries. For many years SIKO's modern and cost-saving MAGLINE products have proved to be in line with market requirements. The contactless measuring principle avoids the disadvantages of conventional measurement systems - such as rotary encoders with rack and pinion, wire-actuated transducers or optical systems - and offers many advantages due to its extreme versatility. | | The MAGLINE system is an economic solution for a wide range of measuring tasks requiring long measuring lengths, high precision and easy handling. All standard industrial interfaces for connection to control or bus systems are available. A wide range of different types, system combinations, accessories and special solutions make the fully developed MAGLINE product line suitable for nearly every measuring task in machinery-building industry. | | |