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Non-Contact Linear Encoder
May 14, 2001
Able to be used in shopfloor environments, the RGH34 linear encoder offers speeds to 15 m/sec and resolutions to 0.2 microns, which means it can be used in applications where a conventional readhead won't fit.The unit, which can easily fit on the face of a quarter, measures 15 x 15 x 8.8 mm and employs miniaturized electronics, component-style construction, and a separate RGI34 interface PC board. Its open, non-contact optical system ends friction, hysteresis, and wear without sacrificing speed or resolution.
The encoder runs on 40 µm pitch scales with 1.5 mm ride height and wide setup tolerances.
Renishaw Inc., 623 Cooper Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Tel: 847-843-3666 Fax: 847-843-1744
