First select a product category. Here you can choose between linear encoders, angle encoders or length gauges.
Select the accuracy of the incremental length gauge that meets your requirements. You can choose between two accuracy classes, SPECTO for ±1 µm or METRO for ±0.5 µm.
The position detection can be incremental or absolute. The incremental measuring method provides a relative position as well as direction of movement, which requires an assignment to a reference point (starting point) at the beginning of the measurement. This is done by homing the axis. The absolute measuring method provides concrete position information at any axis position. A reference run at the beginning of the measurement is not necessary.
At this point you can select the type of bolt actuation. You can choose between two variants, spring-driven or pneumatic. With spring-driven length gauges, the built-in spring extends the measuring bolt into the measuring position and builds up the measuring force. The measuring bolt is extended in the rest position. On length gauges with pneumatic bolt actuation, the bolt extends when compressed air is applied. When the compressed air connection is vented, the built-in spring retracts the measuring bolt.
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A collimator is used to generate light with an approximately parallel beam path. Collimators are therefore frequently used for imaging in astronomy as well as in medicine or for the adjustment and optimization of camera systems. In particular, the need for adjusting camera systems for vehicle assistants in the automotive industry is steadily increasing.
With the help of a high-resolution, optical linear measuring system such as the LIKselect from NUMERIK JENA, a vehicle assistance system can be precisely adjusted. The challenging aspect here is the constantly advancing miniaturization of the alignment units with very tight installation spaces for the measuring systems. Here, every millimeter is crucial and often customer-specific requirements are placed on the measuring systems, which are rarely found in suppliers' catalogs. NUMERIK JENA offers the optimal solution for this with the LIKselect. The design of this measuring system is modular and based on a building block principle. Thus, our customers can configure their measuring system for their purposes and requirements.
In the example of the adjustment unit for a vehicle assistance system, we were able to develop an optimal solution through intensive consultation and cooperation with the customer. Here, the strengths of the LIKselect came into their own. The possibility of outputting interpolated measuring signals directly from the scanning head and without additional interpolation electronics was an outstanding advantage in coping with the extremely limited installation space. In addition, the sensor module made of glass can be used as a base ready for operation and can be integrated into the customer's application. All electronic components are mounted directly on the sensor glass and the measurement signals are transmitted to the evaluation electronics via a flat flex cable, which is available in various lengths. The flex cable can be folded as required and can thus be routed through the smallest of feedthroughs. This allows the use of a standard component and avoids significant additional costs due to custom-made products. Furthermore, a glass measuring scale was used, which, with its relatively low coefficient of thermal expansion, enables stable and highly accurate measurement even with temperature fluctuations. The savings in installation space and component costs were enormous in this case and led this customer project to success.
The new platform design offers many advantages for users in a wide range of (metrology) applications such as quality assurance or production metrology.
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Its extremely compact design as well as many configuration options make this product series an all-round talent for incremental path measurements
The outstanding characteristics of this encoder are based on a combination of incremental and absolute measuring technology
The flat and lightweight design of the encoder enables users a wide range of applications for rotary measuring tasks
The LIA series offers a wide range of application possibilities and is configurable with expandable features such as optional switching sensors
We have specialized in developing individual solutions together with our customers for 25 years. A large number of our customers receive specially developed encoder solutions from us that make their products unique and set them apart from competitors.
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