HEIDENHAIN (GB), a world-leading supplier of angular, linear and rotary encoders, digital readouts and CNC systems, has extended its range of exposed linear encoders with the launch of the low-cost LIC 2100. The new encoder will appeal to a wide range of industrial markets including PCB assembly machines, electronics, medical technology and metrology as well as machine tools.
The LIC 2100 offers an absolute resolution of 0.1/0.05 micron and an accuracy grade of +/- 15 microns over lengths of 3,020 mm as standard (6,020 mm optional). It features a single track steel scale tape bearing for absolute graduation and generous mounting tolerances; 0.75 mm/+- 0.5 mm for the scanning gap, +/- 1deg for roll/pitch and +/1 mm for Y axis.
A variety of serial interfaces are available including EnDat, Fanuc, Mitsubishi and Panasonic.