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Numerik Jena: Compact Linear Incremental Encoder (LIK 41 Series)
Our exposed linear encoders consist of a scanning head and a scale tape. These measuring systems are basically characterized by the following main features:
The users slide system takes over the steering between the scanning head and the scale tape
Non-contact optical scanning of the scale tape by the scanning head, thereby no mechanical retroactive effect on the slide system
Low space requirement and uncomplicated assembly
High traversing speed up to 10 m/s
Signal interpolation up to 100 times integrated in the measuring head or the connector and high resolution up to 50 nm
Large mounting tolerances
Automatic signal adjustment after mounting possible
High scale accuracy up to Âą1 Âľm
High interpolation accuracy and low sensibility to contamination due to dynamic offset- and amplitude control
Reference signals with increment-precise repetitive accuracy independent to the reference marksâ approach
Defined thermal behaviour supported by our DOUBLEFLEX scale tapes
Typical fields of application:
Production and inspection machines for the semiconductor industry
Linear units and linear drives
Coordinate tables
Measuring machines and measuring microscopes
Robotics
Precision devices in reprography
Precise machining
Positioning and measuring devices in medical technology
LIK 41 Features:
The LIK Series was especially designed for applications with limited installation space. The LIK 41 is the smallest variant of this series and was especially equipped with a 1-field sensor to minimize the size of the housing.
LIK 41 with EPIFLEX sensor module (1-field scanning)
Especially small dimensions
Individually configurable
1 Vpp or RS 422 output signal
Up to 100-times signal interpolation
Smallest measuring step 50 nm
Traversing speed up to 10 m/s (with 1 Vpp)
Special vacuum version available
Stainless Steel Scales
The SINGLEFLEX-scale tape consists of a single stainless steel tape with an applied incremental track and one or more reference marks or a PRC code. The scale tape is equipped with a double-sided adhesive tape and can be mounted easily on the machine element.
The DOUBLEFLEX-scale tape consists of two superimposed stainless steel tapes. Both of them are divided by a tension uncoupled sheen of oil which ensures the adhesion between the steel tapes. The incremental track and one or more reference marks or a PRC code are applied on the upper steel tape. The lower steel tape is equipped with a double-sided adhesive tape and can be mounted easily on the machine element.
The two steel tapes are uncoupled mechanically. This ensures that the upper steel tape can expand independently of the lower steel tape due to thermal variations of the ambient temperature. By reference of the ambient temperature and the expansion coefficient of the steel tape it is possible to determine occurring length deviation of the increments. This allows you to subtract out the deviation of the measurement results.
Glass Scales
For applications with special environmental conditions (e.g. magnetic fields, heat sources, vacuum, etc.) or for special demands on the dimensions we also offer scales made of glass.