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Absolute Linear Encoder for Long Measuring Lengths

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The SMA21 absolute linear encoder from Lika Electronic provides fine resolution down to 1 µm and high accuracy of ±2 µm at fast speed up to 10 m/s. It is ideally suited for challenging applications over very long measuring lengths up to 32.7 m (107.28 ft) where small size, fine resolution and great accuracy are mandatory such as in linear motors, product handling equipment, storage equipment, cutting machines, pick & place lines and robots, electronic assembly systems, printing and measuring machinery, electro-medical instruments, machine tools. Motor Quadrature Encoder

Absolute Linear Encoder for Long Measuring Lengths

The measuring system combines the encoder with the MTA-A154 tape, that encodes two tracks: the true absolute pattern for position information and a 2 mm (0.078”) pole pitch incremental track for speed feedback. It is shrunk down in width to 10 mm only (0.39”). The MTA-A154 tape is insensitive to dust, oil, grease, water, and common chemical agents, thus the measuring system can reliably operate in the most aggressive industrial environments. Combined with the minimized dimensions of the sensing head it is very compact and slim for installation in tight spaces.

High-quality and selected electronics are fully overmoulded and resin-coated, so the encoder can guarantee IP67-rated environmental protection along with immunity to contaminants and interference. By virtue of the non-contact operation, the SMA21 is virtually wear and maintenance-free and ensures strong reliability throughout its operating life. An additional diagnostic LED shows the correct installation and alignment of the sensor and other information. The SMA21 delivers the absolute information through the BiSS-C, SSI, and Panasonic interfaces and the incremental information through the AB Line Driver incremental output circuit. It is equipped with first-rate components and a high-flex cable especially suited for use in cable drag chains. It is tested for more than 1 million cycles to ensure a long product life.

To ad­dress mar­ket de­mands and de­liv­er value-adding products to its cus­tom­ers, Lika Elec­tron­ic chose to de­vel­op new en­coders com­pat­ible with net­work tech­no­lo­gies from the CC-Link Part­ner As­so­ci­ation (CLPA).

Ideal for servomotors and motors, for weight-sensitive, confined space applications through minimum footprint

Designed for SIL2 / PLd functional safety

Support both RT real-time transmission mode and IRT isochronous real-time mode

Available in both incremental and absolute versions

Lika Electronics launches the AMM31, the New Generation Kit Encoder

Designed for SIL2 / PLd Functional Safety

With very compact, lightweight and bearingless design

Engineered for motor test benches

With integrated Ethernet/IP and Fieldbus interface

The Lab will focus on special requirements & products

For more than 30 years, Lika designs and produces special encoder solutions. Lika-lab is the new business unit that will run the production of special encoder solutions. Lika-lab will focus on special requirements and products for every customers' concern

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With integrated ethernet & fieldbus interface

Pitch control systems have become essential elements in wind generation. Lika Electronic offers a range of rugged single or double encoders, ring encoders for big diameters and absolute encoders for pitch control

Single- and multiturn versions, general purpose or high accuracy. Available with solid shaft or hollow shaft. Protection up to IP67. Ethernet/IP, Powerlink, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, HANNOVER FAIR 2018: HALL 9 H77

Support both RT real-time transmission mode and IRT isochronous real-time mode

Available in both incremental and absolute versions

Designed for SIL2 / PLd Functional Safety

Engineered for motor test benches

Directly integrable into robotic systems, motors and electromedical equipment

Support RT and IRT transmission mode

The IQ36 / CKQ36 from Lika Electronic has shrunk to a very compact 36 mm diameter enclosure yet it offers all the advantages in terms of parametrization and flexibility

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Absolute Linear Encoder for Long Measuring Lengths

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