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MAGLINE MAGNETIC LENGTH & ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, POSITION DETECTION

MAGLINE MAGNETIC LENGTH & ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, POSITION DETECTION
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MAGLINE MAGNETIC LENGTH & ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, POSITION DETECTION

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Company Overview
SIKO GmbH, established in 1963, is a leader in position, angle, and speed detection technologies. The company is globally recognized for its high-quality products and services, certified under DIN ISO 9001:2015. SIKO operates internationally with subsidiaries in the USA, China, Singapore, Switzerland, and Italy, and is committed to sustainable production practices.
Milestones
Significant developments include the introduction of magnetic incremental encoders in 1995, the launch of the MagLine brand in 1999, and the development of the ultra-compact LEC series in 2017. The company has continually expanded its product range and global reach.
Products and Solutions
SIKO offers a variety of products, including mechanical and electronic positioning systems, linear and rotary sensors, and customized solutions. Their technologies are applied in industries such as automation, medical technology, and renewable energy.
Magnetic Measuring Principle
The MagLine system replaces traditional mechanical measuring systems with a non-contact magnetic system, known for its precision and robustness, capable of functioning under adverse conditions. It uses a fixed magnetic band scanned by an encoder, converting measurements into digital or analog signals.
Incremental and Absolute Measuring Methods
Incremental systems require a reference point for realignment after power interruptions, while absolute systems do not, using a specially coded magnetic band that eliminates the need for a buffer battery. Incremental systems can be referenced using various methods, including external encoders or stop blocks.
Technical Specifications
SIKO provides detailed specifications for accuracy, output signals, and magnetic bands. Their products are designed to withstand industrial conditions, featuring robust housings and encapsulated electronic components.
Service and Support
SIKO offers comprehensive support, including personal advice, training, installation, and after-sales services. They maintain a strong international presence with multilingual resources and technical support.
Overview: The document provides a detailed technical overview of SIKO's MagLine encoder solutions, focusing on their specifications, applications, and advantages. It covers various measurement methods, including incremental, quasi-absolute, and real-absolute systems, and highlights the benefits of magnetic measurement technology over conventional systems.
Specifications: The document outlines the specifications for different encoder systems, including resolution, linearity deviation, repeatability, and encoder band spacing. For example, high-resolution systems offer resolutions from 0.1 to 5 μm, while robust systems designed for long distances have resolutions from 0.25 to 2 mm.
Measurement Methods: The document describes several measurement methods:
  • Incremental Measurement: Utilizes magnetic encoders and scales for precise position detection, suitable for applications requiring high accuracy and dynamic processes.
  • Quasi-Absolute Measurement: Based on incremental technology with buffered values to provide absolute measurements, supported by a battery for up to 10 years without changes.
  • Real-Absolute Measurement: Provides absolute position feedback immediately after system startup, without the need for reference runs.
Applications: SIKO encoders are used in various fields, including plant engineering, robotics, medical technology, and warehouse systems. They offer solutions for precise length, angle, and speed measurements, even under challenging environmental conditions.
Advantages: Key advantages of SIKO's encoder solutions include high resolution, robustness, ease of assembly, and compatibility with industry-standard interfaces. The systems are designed for both incremental and absolute measurements, providing flexibility and reliability in diverse applications.
Technical Details: The document includes technical details such as pulse interval definitions, calculation examples for resolution and counting frequency, and repeatability measurements. It also provides data on linearity deviation and the impact of temperature on measurement accuracy.
Conclusion: SIKO's MagLine encoder solutions offer a versatile and economical choice for precise measurement tasks across various industries. Their magnetic measurement technology provides superior performance compared to traditional optical systems, particularly in terms of robustness and ease of integration.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for magnetic encoders and bands, focusing on accuracy, linearity deviation, and environmental conditions. It includes details on encoder models, their output signals, and the influence of temperature on performance.
Specifications:
  • Linearity Deviation: The maximum deviation of a measurement characteristic curve is defined as linearity deviation. For example, the MSK1000 encoder has a linearity deviation of ±2 µm at 20°C.
  • Temperature Influence: Ambient temperature changes affect the magnetic band's length, with a coefficient of expansion of 11 µm/m/K for the steel band.
  • Total Accuracy Calculation: Total accuracy (G) is calculated by adding linearity deviation (Z) and slope error (S). For a 5.5 m measurement length, G = ±14.5 µm.
Technical Specifications:
  • Output Signals: Encoders provide digital and analog outputs with various configurations, including Push-Pull and Line-Driver options.
  • Mechanical Data: Includes dimensions, bending radius (>50 mm), and delivery length (≤100 m).
  • Environmental Conditions: Recommended working temperature is -40 to +100°C, with resistance to various chemicals and liquids.
Service and Support:
  • Sales and Personal Contact: SIKO offers in-house sales support and field representatives for inquiries.
  • Service & Solution Center: Provides assistance with product integration and commissioning.
  • Online Resources: 3D models, specifications, manuals, and other resources are available on the SIKO website.
Contact Information: SIKO GmbH and its subsidiaries provide global support, with contact details available on their website.
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MAGLINE MAGNETIC LENGTH & ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, POSITION DETECTION -1

MAGLINE MAGNETIC LENGTH & ANGLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, POSITION DETECTION

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SENSORS AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS PRECISE & VERSATILE Company 4 SIKO Milestones 5 Foundation & Development 6 Company Profile Technical Lead and Long-Standing Competence Today, SIKO stands for almost six decades of experience in position, angle and speed detection. The highest demands of our customers from industry and mechanical engineering ensure the quality, precision and functionality of our products and services. SIKO is certified according to DIN ISO 9001:2015. The careful handling of raw materials and resources is a matter of course for us. The Magnetic Measuring Principle 8 MagLine 10 Incremental...

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Company SIKO MILESTONES FOUNDATION & DEVELOPMENT An important step toward the global market: Foundation of the subsidiary SIKO Products in the USA. Introduction of brand "MagLine". Absolute, high-resolution encoder with safety certification according to SIL2. Foundation of the subsidiary SIKO Italia in Milan. Foundation of the subsidiary SIKO Trading Shanghai in China. Foundation of the subsidiary SIKO MagLine AG in Switzerland. Introduction of the ultra-compact LEC series. New flexCoder technology for rotary absolute measurement in the smallest installation space. Establishment of the subsidiary...

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Our measurement technologies from Buchenbach on the edge of the Upper Black Forest are successfully represented worldwide and in the entire mechanical engineering industry. Approximately 60 representatives ensure direct contact and technical support for our customers, both nationally and internationally. Our five successful subsidiaries in the USA, China, Singapore, Switzerland and Italy strengthen the global presence of SIKO GmbH. (Global success is no coincidence. The promotion of cross-departmental communication is also in the foreground. Teamwork and the appreciation of each individual employee...

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Operating Conditions From the Idea to the Solution The Magnetic Measuring Principle MagLine pursues the idea of replacing mechanically acting measuring systems, consisting of rotary encoder, rack and pinion, with a noncontact system on a magnetic basis. To date, 4 product groups cover the entire range of industrial measurement tasks. Essential distinguishing features are accuracy, resolution and the reading distance. MagLine's magnetic SIKO technology is the first choice in terms of precision, reproducibility and, above all, robustness of the measuring processes. The main areas of application...

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INCREMENTAL & ABSOLUTE MEASUREMENT METHOD Incremental to absolute measurement The magnetic measurement is carried out either incrementally, quasi-abso-lutely or real-absolutely. Incremental Systems In the incremental system, the magnetic band is magnetized in uniform periods w'th north and south poles, whereby the pole length determines the max. resolution and accuracy, among other things. If the encoder is moved over the band, the path information is generated from the periods and is displayed as a digital square-wave signals (counting pulses) or analog sine, cosine signals. The counting of...

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Possibilities for Referencing an Incremental System 1. You use a system consisting of encoder without reference signal and a magnetic band with one track The system can be referenced either by moving to a defined position, e.g., a stop block or by linking a specific position to an external encoder (limit switch, light barrier, etc.). Problem: depending on the design of the stop block or the external sensor, the repeatability of this method is not sufficient. 2. You use a system consisting of encoder with index signal "I" and a magnetic band with one track Absolute Systems 3. You use a system...

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HIGH-PRECISON ENCODER SOLUTIONS ACCURACY CLASS 10 pm TYPICAL RESOLUTION 1 pm The high-resolution feedback system is designed for precise and highly dynamic processes with special requirements for measuring values in the pm range. Features ■ High accuracy for exact position detection and optimum control quality ■ Primary use: drive technology ■ Systems for incremental and absolute measurement ■ Extensive selection of interfaces and signal output in real time Advantages ■ High -resolution ■ Encoder band spacing: up to 0.4 mm * Customer-supplied downstream electronics

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Products FLEXIBLE ENCODER SOLUTIONS ACCURACY CLASS 50 μm T YPICAL RESOLUTION 10 μm Tried and tested and technically mature, this product series offers a particularly wide range of coordinated components. The cost-effective solutions open up a variety of individual applications that meet all standard requirements in terms of measurement accuracy. Versatile system absolute measurement Complete systems with encoder Measurement lengths over 100 m Easy retrofitting Resolution: 1 … 100 µm System accuracy: ±25 µm Linearity deviation: ±5 µm Encoder band spacing: bis 2.5 mm Robust in assembly tolerances...

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Specially designed for very long measuring distances with large tolerances, these systems enable safe, millimeter-precise position detection. Features ■ Infinite measurement lengths ■ Height differences in the measuring distance can be compensated with a reading distance of up to 20 mm ■ Systems for incremental measurement ■ High resolution with very long measuring distances ■ High degree of protection (IP67) ■ Large installation tolerances permitted ■ Encoder band spacing: up to 20 mm Measurement method * Customer-supplied downstream electronics

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The magnetic encoder solutions are the ideal alternative to conventional optical rotary encoder systems, especially when it comes to exact rotational speed or angle measurement under demanding application conditions. Features ■ High positioning accuracy and resolution ■ flexCoder technology -flexible ring diameters and customer-specific designs ■ Measurement under difficult environmental conditions ■ Wear and maintenance free: insensitive to dirt, moisture or condensatio ■ High operational reliability ■ Long service life ■ Flexible, customized ring solutions ■ Encoder ring spacing: up to 2 mm...

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