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LinACE™ flat-board

InAxis Linear Absolute Magnetic Shaft Encoder

LinACE™ flat-board is a board-level absolute linear magnetic encoder system designed for motion control applications as a position and velocity control loop element.

The readhead length only 30 mm and low weight of the encoder system make it suitable for applications with limited space.

LinACE™ flat-board provides accurate measurements with excellent resolution and repeatability. The encoders are available in asynchronous serial over RS422, SSI and BiSS C output versions and offer a range of selectable resolutions from 10 μm to 0.5 μm with speeds up to 5 m/s. The position of the encoder is maintained even if the shaft rotates during forward and backward movement.

LinACE™ is an extremely robust absolute linear cylindrical encoder system designed for integration into hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical actuators as a feedback element for position/velocity closed loop applications.

Absolute position (no battery back-up needed) can be provided in a range of outputs (BiSS, SSI, PWM and serial RS422) at a range of selectable resolutions down to 0.5 µm with velocities up to 5 m/s. The encoder shaft is impervious to external magnetic fields and may be rotated as it moves forwards and backwards without loosing position. The encoder readhead operates from -30 °C to +85 °C.

The encoder module is available for OEM applications. The readhead housing, shaft diameters and shaft end attachment holes are customisable.

Features

  • Small footprint 30 × 25 × 8.5 mm
  • Resolutions up to 0.5 μm
  • Measuring lengths up to 300 mm
  • Absolute position at power-up

Benefits

  • Built-in self-monitoring
  • Excellent resistance to stray magnetic fields
  • Stable over whole temperature range
  • Suitable for highly dynamic control loops
  • Non-contact technology for high reliability