Leine & Linde introduced the use of Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ communication protocol into its rotary encoder product line in 2012, and is now offering this interface in its inductive 600 absolute rotary encoder series. DRIVE-CLiQ is an Ethernet-based protocol which interfaces with SINAMICS control systems. With a speed of 100 Mbit/s and a cycle time of […]
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New Absolute Rotary Encoders with Functional Safety
As the demand for functionally safe equipment products grows, so does HEIDENHAINs component product offerings. Now new to the market are HEIDENHAINs ROx 400 absolute rotary encoders, available in a functionally safe design including a mechanical fault exclusion for the shaft. Both the synchro and clamping flange versions passed the type testing from TÜV Süd, […]
New Absolute Angle Encoders from HEIDENHAIN Offer Functional Safety
HEIDENHAIN Corporation is making available a new version of the RCN Series of absolute angle encoders, now with Functional Safety offering numerous advantages to todays machine tools. This RCN Series of angle encoders has built-in components that are part of an immediate machine shut-off process in case of machine or component malfunction. With a Functional […]
How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application
Updated June 2016 by Lisa Eitel || by Joe Kimbrell, Product manager, Drives, Motors and Motion, AutomationDirect Encoders are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of motor shaft speed and other mechanical motion. They provide information required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as positioning a rotary table, pick […]
LEINE & LINDE Supports Condition Monitoring Systems
In order to facilitate the opportunity for machine users to better monitor and implement a predictive motion control system, Leine & Linde introduces a new version of a rotary encoder supporting Condition Monitoring Systems. Called the Model 862 with PROFIBUS DP, this robust mechanical structure is now a part of Leine & Linde’s long history […]
New SIL 3 Safety Encoders from HEIDENHAIN
Safety-related position encoders have been available from HEIDENHAIN for several years. However, those encoders have been rated to SIL 2, PL d, Category 3. While this meets the requirements of most applications, sometimes there is a need for SIL 3, PL e, Category 4-rated equipment. These applications involve high risks for the operator, such as […]
HEIDENHAIN Rotary Encoder For Demanding Environments
HEIDENHAIN introduces the ROD 1930 rotary encoder series for use in mechanically-demanding motion control environments. With exceptionally rugged bearings, this new incremental encoder can withstand radial shaft loads of 200 N and axial shaft loads of 150 N. The shaft load was determined at a maximal permissible speed of 4000 min during a period of […]
L&L DRIVE-CLiQ Encoders for Heavy Duty Environments
Leine & Linde launches DRIVE-CLiQ on an encoder platform that is designed for long life operation in harsh drive environments where they are exposed to powerful vibrations, shocks and mechanical loads. This means the new DRIVE-CLiQ encoder can easily be installed to the motor mechanics typically found in heavy duty applications like paper mills, steel […]
LEINE & LINDE’s Heavy Duty Dual Resolution Encoders For Safety Applications
The robust mechanical structure and enhanced reliability designed into Leine & Linde’s heavy duty Model 800 Series rotary encoders supports their long history of successful operation in tough motion control environments, such as within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries. Now, two new encoder models with dual outputs augment this product line for […]
Getting accuracy out of machine tools: Linear encoders eliminate errors from thermal drift
Linear encoders help eliminate errors from thermal drift. || Dr. Jens Kummetz, R&D Manager, HEIDENHAIN, Traunreut, Germany Thermal accuracy of machine tools is becoming increasingly important considering the strongly varying operating conditions in manufacturing. Especially with small production batches that require constantly changing machining tasks, a thermally stable condition can’t be reached. At the same time, […]
