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Linear Encoders

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Exposed Linear Encoders - Heidenhain
Exposed linear encoders                                                                                                                    Contents

Linear encoders measure the position of        Exposed linear encoders are used on          Mechanical design                              Overview
linear axes without additional mechanical      machines and equipment that require high     Exposed linear encoders consist of a
transfer elements. A number of potential       measuring accuracy. Typical applications     scale or scale tape and a scanning head
error sources are thereby eliminated:          include the following:                       that operate without mechanical contact.                                                      Exposed linear encoders                 2
• Positioning error due to heat generation     • Measuring and production equipment         The scales of exposed linear encoders
   in the recirculating ball screw               in the semiconductor industry              are fastened to a mounting surface.                                                           Selection guide                         4
• Reversal error                               • PCB assembly machines                      High flatness of the mounting surface is
                                                                                                                                           Technical characteristics
• Kinematic error through the ball-screw       • Ultra-precision machines and devices       thus an important requirement for the
   pitch error                                   such as diamond lathes for optical         high accuracy of linear encoders.
                                                 components, facing lathes for magnetic                                                                                                   Measuring principles                    8
Linear encoders are therefore indispensable      storage disks, and grinding machines
for machine tools on which high positioning      for ferrite components                                                                                                                   Reliability                            12
accuracy and a high machining rate are         • High-accuracy machine tools
essential.                                     • Measuring machines and comparators,                                                                                                      Measuring accuracy                     14
                                                 measuring microscopes, and other
                                                 precision measuring devices
                                                                                                                                                                                          Mechanical design types and mounting   17
                                               • Direct drive motors                                                                                                                      General mechanical information         21
                                                                                                                                                                                          Functional safety                      22
                                                                                                                                           Specifications

                                                                                                                                                      For absolute position measurement   LIC 4113, LIC 4193                     24
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 4115, LIC 4195                     26
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 4117, LIC 4197                     28
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 4119, LIC 4199                     30
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 4119FS                             32
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 3117, LIC 3197                     34
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 3119, LIC 3199                     36
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 2117, LIC 2197                     38
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIC 2119, LIC 2199                     40
                                                                                                                                                      For high accuracy                   LIP 382                                42
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIP 211, LIP 281, LIP 291              44
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIP 6071, LIP 6081                     46
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIF 471, LIF 481                       48
                                                                                                                                                      For high traversing speed           LIDA 473, LIDA 483                     50
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIDA 475, LIDA 485                     52
                                                                                                                                                                                          LIDA 477, LIDA 487                     54
Information on the following topics is                                                                                                                                                    LIDA 479, LIDA 489                     56
available upon request or on the Internet
at www.heidenhain.com:                                                                                                                                                                    LIDA 277, LIDA 287                     58
• Angle encoders with integral bearing
• Modular angle encoders with optical                                                              Further information:                                                                   LIDA 279, LIDA 289                     60
   scanning
                                                                                             For detailed descriptions of all available               For two-coordinate measurement      PP 281 R                               62
• Modular angle encoders with magnetic
                                                This brochure supersedes all previous        interfaces, as well as general electrical
   scanning
                                                editions, which thereby become invalid.      information, please refer to the Interfaces   Electrical connection
• Rotary encoders
                                                The basis for ordering from HEIDENHAIN       of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
• Encoders for servo drives
                                                is always the brochure edition valid when    (ID 1078628-xx).
• Linear encoders for numerically controlled                                                                                                                                              Interfaces                             64
                                                the order is placed.
   machine tools
                                                                                             For the required cables, please refer
• Interface electronics
                                                Standards (ISO, EN, etc.) apply only         to the Cables and Connectors brochure
                                                                                                                                                                                          Testing equipment and diagnostics      71
• HEIDENHAIN controls
                                                where explicitly stated in the brochure.     (ID 1206103-xx).                                                                             Interface electronics                  73
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Selection guide
Absolute encoders

Absolute position measurement                                              Baseline error                 Substrate and mounting            Interpolation      Measuring        Interface        Model            Page
The LIC exposed linear encoders permit                                                                                                      error              length
absolute position measurement over long                                    Accuracy         Interval
traverse paths of up to 28 m at high                                       grade
traversing speed.
                                                                                 1)
                                              LIC 4100                     ±1 µm             ±0.275 µm/ Glass or glass ceramic scale,      ±20 nm             240 mm to        EnDat 2.2        LIC 4113         24
                                              For very high accuracy       ±3 µm            10 mm        adhesively bonded to the                              3040 mm                           LIC 4113V
Encoders for use in a vacuum                                               ±5 µm                         mounting surface or fastened
environment                                                                                              with fixing clamps
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 4193                     LIC 41x3
HEIDENHAIN standard encoders are                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 4193V
suitable for use in rough or fine vacuums.
Encoders used in high and ultrahigh                                        ±5 µm             ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape pulled through    ±20 nm             140 mm to        EnDat 2.2        LIC 4115         26
vacuums must meet special requirements.                                                     50 mm        aluminum extrusions and                               28 440 mm
The design and materials used for such                                                      (typical)    tensioned
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 4195                     LIC 41x5
encoders must be specifically tailored to
these conditions. For more information,                                    ±3 µm             ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape pulled through    ±20 nm             240 mm to        EnDat 2.2        LIC 4117         28
please refer to the Linear Encoders for                                    ±5 µm2)          50 mm        aluminum extrusions and secured                       6040 mm
Vacuum Technology Technical Information                                    ±15 µm2)         (typical)
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 4197
document.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              LIC 41x7
                                                                           ±3 µm             ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape, adhesively       ±20 nm             70 mm to         EnDat 2.2        LIC 4119         30
The LIC 4113V and LIC 4193V linear                                         ±15 µm3)         50 mm        bonded to mounting surface                            1020 mm
encoders are specifically designed for use                                                  (typical)
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 4199
in high vacuums. For more information,
please refer to the appropriate Product                                                                                                                        70 mm to         EnDat 2.2        LIC 4119         32
Information documents.                                                                                                                                         1820 mm

                                              LIC 3100                     ±15 µm3)          ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape pulled through    ±100 nm            Up to            EnDat 2.2        LIC 3117         34
                                              For high accuracy                             50 mm        aluminum extrusions and fastened                      10 000 mm                                                      LIC 31x9
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                            (typical)    at center                                                                               LIC 3197

                                                                                                          Steel scale tape, adhesively                                          EnDat 2.2        LIC 3119
                                                                                                          bonded to mounting surface
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 3199

                                              LIC 2100                     ±15 µm           –             Steel scale tape pulled through   ±2 µm              120 mm to        EnDat 2.2        LIC 2117         38
                                              For simple mounting                                         aluminum extrusions and secured                      3020 mm                                                        LIC 21x7
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 2197

                                                                           ±15 µm           –             Steel scale tape, adhesively      ±2 µm              120 mm to        EnDat 2.2        LIC 2119         40
                                                                                                          bonded to mounting surface                           3020 mm
                                                                                                                                                                                5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 LIC 2199                     LIC 21x9
                                             1)                                                                                             3)
                                                  Up to a measuring length (ML) of 1640 mm                                                       ±5 µm after linear length-error compensation in the subsequent electronics
                                             2)                                                                                             4)
                                                  For a measuring length (ML) of 1240 mm or greater                                              With HEIDENHAIN interface electronics
                                                                                                                                            5)
                                                                                                                                                 Fanuc Þi, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Yaskawa

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Selection guide
Incremental encoders

Very high accuracy                                                          Baseline error                 Substrate and mounting            Interpolation    Signal     Measuring      Interface    Model       Page
The LIP exposed linear encoders are                                                                                                          error            period     length
characterized by their very small measuring                                 Accuracy         Interval
steps combined with extremely high                                          grade1)
accuracy and repeatability. They utilize the
interferential scanning principle and feature    LIP                        ±0.5 µm
                                                                                      3)
                                                                                              ±0.075 µm/ Zerodur glass ceramic embedded     ±0.01 nm         0.128 µm 70 mm to         » 1 VPP      LIP 382     42
an OPTODUR phase grating as their                For very high accuracy                      5 mm         within a screw-on Invar carrier                              270 mm                                                 LIP 382
measuring standard. The LIP 211 and
LIP 291 linear encoders output the position                                 ±1 µm2)           ±0.125 µm/ Scale made of Zerodur glass        ±0.4 nm
                                                                                                                                                      7)
                                                                                                                                                              0.512 µm 20 mm to         EnDat 2.2    LIP 211     44
information as a position value. For this to                                ±3 µm            5 mm         ceramic, fastened with fixing                                3040 mm
occur, the sinusoidal scanning signals are                                                                clamps                                                                        » 1 VPP      LIP 281
highly interpolated in the scanning head
and converted into a position value by the                                                                                                                                              Fanuc Þi     LIP 291
integrated counter function. As with all                                                                                                                                                Mitsubishi
incremental encoders, the absolute
reference is established by means of                                        ±1 µm5)           ±0.175 µm/ Scale made of Zerodur glass        –                4 µm       20 mm to       « TTL        LIP 6071    46           LIP 281
reference marks.                                                            ±3 µm            5 mm         ceramic or glass, adhesively                                   3040 mm
                                                                                                          bonded or fastened with fixing     ±4 nm                                      » 1 VPP      LIP 6081
High accuracy                                                                                             clamps
The LIF exposed linear encoders utilize the
interferential scanning principle and            LIF                        ±1 µm8)           ±0.175 µm/ Scale made of Zerodur glass        –                4 µm       70 mm to       « TTL        LIF 171     Product
possess a measuring standard made with           For high accuracy          ±3 µm            5 mm         ceramic or glass, adhesively                                   3040 mm4)                               Infor-
the SUPRADUR process. They feature high                                                                   bonded or fastened with fixing     ±12 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIF 181     mation
accuracy and repeatability, are particularly                                                                                                                                                                                 LIP 6081
                                                                                                          clamps
easy to mount, and are equipped with limit
switches and homing tracks. The special                                     ±1 µm5)           ±0.225 µm/ Scale made of Zerodur glass        –                4 µm       70 mm to       « TTL        LIF 471     48
version LIF 481 V can be used in high                                       ±3 µm            5 mm         ceramic or glass, adhesively                                   1640 mm
vacuums of up to 10–7 millibars (see                                                                      bonded by means of PRECIMET        ±12 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIF 481
separate Product Information document).                                                                   adhesive mounting film                                                                     LIF 481V

High traversing speeds                           LIDA                       ±1 µm9)           ±0.275 µm/ Scale made of glass ceramic or     –                20 µm      240 mm to      « TTL        LIDA 473 50              LIF 481
The LIDA exposed linear encoders are             For high traversing        ±3 µm            10 mm        glass, adhesively bonded to the                                3040 mm
designed for high traversing speeds of up        speeds and large           ±5 µm                         mounting surface                   ±45 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIDA 483
to 10 m/s. Their various mounting options        measuring lengths
allow for particularly flexible deployment.                                 ±5 µm             ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape pulled through    –                20 µm      140 mm to      « TTL        LIDA 475 52
Depending on the version, steel scale                                                        50 mm        aluminum extrusions and                                        30 040 mm
tapes, glass, or glass ceramic are used as                                                   (typical)    tensioned                          ±45 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIDA 485
the carriers for METALLUR gratings. They
also feature limit switches.                                                ±3 µm2)           ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape pulled through    –                20 µm      240 mm to      « TTL        LIDA 477 54             LIDA 489
                                                                            ±5 µm            50 mm        aluminum extrusions and secured                                6040 mm
Two-coordinate measurement                                                  ±15 µm6)         (typical)                                       ±45 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIDA 487
The measuring standard of the PP two-
coordinate encoder is an interferentially                                   ±3 µm2)           ±0.750 µm/ Steel scale tape, adhesively       –                20 µm      Up to          « TTL        LIDA 479 56
scanned planar phase grating                                                ±15 µm6)         50 mm        bonded to mounting surface                                     6000 mm4)
manufactured with the DIADUR process.                                                        (typical)                                       ±45 nm                                     » 1 VPP      LIDA 489
Position measurement is thereby possible
within a plane.                                                             ±15 µm           –             Steel scale tape pulled through   –                200 µm     Up to       « TTL           LIDA 277 58             LIDA 287
                                                                                                           aluminum extrusions and secured                               10 000 mm4)
                                                                                                                                             ±2 µm                                   » 1 VPP         LIDA 287

                                                                            ±15 µm           –             Steel scale tape, adhesively      –                200 µm     Up to       « TTL           LIDA 279 60
                                                                                                           bonded to mounting surface                                    10 000 mm4)
                                                                                                                                             ±2 µm                                   » 1 VPP         LIDA 289

                                                                                                                                                     7)
                                                 PP                         ±2 µm            –             Glass grid plate, secured with    ±12 nm           4 µm       Measuring    » 1 VPP        PP 281      62
                                                 For two-coordinate                                        full-surface adhesive bond                                    area:
                                                 measurement                                                                                                             68 x 68 mm4)
                                                1)                                                                                           5)
                                                   At an interval of 1 m or a measuring length < 1 m (accuracy grade)                           Only for Zerodur glass ceramic up to a measuring length of 1020 mm
                                                2)                                                                                           6)
                                                   Up to a measuring length of 1020 mm or 1040 mm                                               ±5 µm after linear length-error compensation in the subsequent electronics
                                                3)                                                                                           7)
                                                   Higher accuracy grades upon request                                                          With HEIDENHAIN interface electronics
                                                4)                                                                                           8)                                                                               PP 281
                                                   Other measuring lengths / measuring areas upon request                                       Up to a measuring length of 1640 mm
                                                                                                                                             9)
                                                                                                                                                Only for Robax glass ceramic up to a measuring length of 1640 mm

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Measuring principles
Measuring standard                             Absolute measuring method                                         Incremental measuring method

HEIDENHAIN encoders with optical               With the absolute measuring method, the                           With the incremental measuring method,           In the most unfavorable case, machine
scanning incorporate measuring standards       position value is available immediately                           the graduation consists of a periodic            movements over sizeable sections of the
consisting of periodic structures known        upon switch-on of the encoder and can be                          grating structure. The position information      measuring range may be necessary. To speed
as graduations. These graduations are          requested at any time by the subsequent                           is obtained by counting the individual           up and simplify such “reference runs,” many
applied to a carrier substrate made of glass   electronics. There is no need to move the                         increments (measuring steps) from some           HEIDENHAIN encoders feature distance-
or steel. For encoders with large measuring    axes to find the reference position. The                          point of origin. Since an absolute reference     coded reference marks—multiple reference
lengths, steel tape is used as the scale       absolute position information is read from                        is required to ascertain positions, the          marks that are individually spaced in
substrate.                                     the graduation on the measuring                                   measuring standard is provided with an           accordance with a mathematical algorithm.
                                               standard, which is designed as a serial                           additional track that bears a reference          The subsequent electronics find the absolute
HEIDENHAIN manufactures the precision          absolute code structure. A separate                               mark. The absolute position on the scale,        reference after traversing two successive
graduations in the following specially         incremental track is interpolated for the                         which is established by the reference mark,      reference marks—thus after a traverse
developed, photolithographic processes:        position value and, depending on the                              is assigned to exactly one signal period.        path of only a few millimeters (see table
• METALLUR: contamination-tolerant             interface version, is also used to generate                       Thus, before an absolute reference can be        below).
  graduation consisting of metal lines on      an optional incremental signal.                                   established or the most recently selected
  gold; typical grating period: 20 μm                                                                            reference point can be refound, this             Encoders with distance-coded reference
• SUPRADUR phase grating: optically                                                                              reference mark must first be traversed.          marks are identified with a “C” following
  three-dimensional, planar structure;                                                                                                                            the model designation (e.g., LIF 181 C).
  particularly tolerant to contamination;
  typical grating period: 8 μm and finer                                                                                                                          With distance-coded reference marks,
• OPTODUR phase grating: optically                                                                                                                                the absolute reference R is calculated
  three-dimensional, planar structure with                                                                                                                        by counting the increments between two
  particularly high reflectance; typical                                                                                                                          reference marks and by applying the
  grating period: 2 μm and finer                                                                                                                                  following formula:
• TITANID phase grating: exceptionally
  robust, optically three-dimensional
  structure with a high degree of                                                                                                                                   P1 = (abs R–sgn R–1) x N + (sgn R–sgn D) x abs MRR
                                                                                                                                                                                           2                      2
  reflectance; typical grating period: 8 µm
                                                                                                                                                                  and
Along with the very fine grating periods,
these processes permit high edge definition                                                                                                                         R = 2 x MRR–N
and excellent homogeneity of the graduation.
In combination with the photoelectric                                                                                                                             Where:
scanning method, these characteristics are                                                                                                                        P1 =	Position of the first traversed           N   =	Nominal increment between two
crucial for attaining high-quality output                                                                                                                               reference mark in signal periods                 fixed reference marks in signal
signals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 periods (see table below)
                                                                                                                                                                  abs = Absolute value
The master graduations are manufactured by                                                                                                                                                                        D   =	Direction of traverse (+1 or –1).
HEIDENHAIN on custom-built, high-precision                                                                                                                        sgn =	Algebraic sign function                         Traverse of scanning unit to the
dividing engines.                                                                                                                                                        (“+1” or “–1”)                                  right (when properly installed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         equals +1
                                                                                                                                                                  MRR =	Number of signal periods between
                                                                                                                                                                         the traversed reference marks

                                               Graduation of an absolute linear encoder                          Graduations of incremental linear encoders

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Signal       Nominal increment         Maximum
                                                                                                                                                                                                         period       N in signal periods       traverse

                                                                                                                                                                                          LIF 1x1 C      4 µm         5000                      20 mm

                                                                                                                                                                                          LIDA 4x3 C     20 µm        1000                      20 mm

                                               Schematic representation of a code structure with an additional   Schematic representation of an incremental graduation with
                                               incremental track (example from the LIC 411x)                     distance-coded reference marks (example from the LIDA 4x3 C)
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Photoelectric scanning

Most HEIDENHAIN encoders utilize the              Imaging scanning principle                                                                                                                            Interferential scanning principle                      When there is relative motion between
photoelectric scanning principle. Photoelectric   Put simply, the imaging scanning principle                                                            The sensor generates four nearly                The interferential scanning principle exploits         the scale and the scanning reticle, the
scanning is performed contact-free and            uses projected-light signal generation: two                                                           sinusoidal current signals (I0°, I90°, I180°,   the diffraction and interference of light on           diffracted wavefronts undergo a phase
                                                                                                                              Signal period
thus does not induce wear. This method            gratings with, for example, equal or similar                                                          and I270°), phase-shifted to each other         finely divided gratings in order to produce            shift: movement by the amount of one
                                                                                                                               360° elec.
detects even extremely fine graduation lines      grating periods—the scale and the scanning                                                            by 90° elec. These scanning signals do          the signals used to measure displacement.              grating period shifts the positive first-order
down to a width of only a few micrometers         reticle—are moved relative to each other.                                                             not initially exhibit symmetry about the                                                               diffraction wavefront by one wavelength in
and generates output signals with very            The carrier material of the scanning reticle                                                          zero line. For this reason, the photocells      A step grating is used as the measuring                the positive direction, while the negative
small signal periods.                             is transparent, whereas the graduation of                                                             are connected in anti-parallel, thereby         standard: reflective lines with a height of            first-order diffraction wavefront is displaced
                                                  the measuring standard may likewise be                                                                producing two 90° elec. phase-shifted           0.2 µm are applied to a flat, reflective               by one wavelength in the negative direction.
The finer the grating period of a measuring       applied to a transparent material or to a                                                             output signals, I1 and I2, which are            surface. In front of this is the scanning              Since the two waves interfere with each
standard is, the greater the effect of            reflective material.                                                                                  symmetrical about the zero line.                reticle—a transparent phase grating with               other upon exiting the phase grating, these
diffraction on photoelectric scanning.                                                                                                                                                                  the same grating period as the scale.                  waves are shifted relative to each other by
HEIDENHAIN linear encoders employ two             When parallel light passes through a                                                                  In the X/Y representation on an                                                                        two wavelengths. This results in two signal
scanning principles:                              grating structure, light and dark fields are                                                          oscilloscope, the signals form a                When a light wave passes through the                   periods when there is relative motion of
                                                  projected at a certain interval. At this                                                              Lissajous figure. Ideal output signals          scanning reticle, it is diffracted into three          just one grating period.
• The imaging scanning principle for              location there is an index grating with the                                                           appear as a centered circle. Deviations         partial waves of the orders +1, 0, and –1,
  grating periods from 10 μm to 200 μm            same or similar grating period. When the                                                              in the circular form and position are           with nearly equal luminous intensity. The              Interferential encoders use grating periods
• The interferential scanning principle for       two gratings move relative to each other,                                                             caused by position errors and therefore         waves are diffracted by the scale such that            of, for example, 8 µm, 4 µm, and finer.
  very fine grating periods of 4 µm and           the incident light is modulated: If the gaps                                                          go directly into the result of measure­         most of the luminous intensity is found in             Their scanning signals are largely free of
  smaller                                         are aligned, light passes through. If the                                                             ment. The size of the circle, which             the reflected diffraction orders +1 and –1.            harmonics and can be highly interpolated.
                                                  lines of one grating coincide with the gaps                                                           corresponds to the amplitude of the             These partial waves meet again at the phase            These encoders are therefore especially
                                                  of the other, no light passes through.                                                                output signal, can vary within certain          grating of the scanning reticle, where they            well-suited for small measuring steps and
                                                  Photocells convert these light fluctuations                                                           limits without influencing the                  are diffracted again and interfere. This               high accuracy. They nevertheless feature
                                                  into electrical signals. The specially structured                                                     measuring accuracy.                             produces essentially three waves that leave            workable mounting tolerances.
                                                  grating of the scanning reticle filters the                                                                                                           the scanning reticle at different angles.
                                                  light to generate nearly sinusoidal output                                                                                                            Photocells convert these alternating light             The LIP, LIF, and PP linear encoders use the
                                                  signals. The smaller the grating period of                                                                                                            intensities into electrical signals.                   interferential scanning principle.
                                                  the grating structure is, the closer and
                                                  more tightly toleranced the gap must be
                                                  between the scanning reticle and the scale.
                                                  In encoders that use the imaging scanning
                                                  principle, workable mounting tolerances
                                                  are attainable starting at a minimum grating
                                                  period of 10 μm.

                                                  The LIC and LIDA linear encoders use the
                                                  imaging scanning principle.
                                                                                                                      90°
                                                                                                                               Phase shift
                                                                                                                     elec.

                                                                                                                                                        X/Y representation of the output signals

                                                                                                                                  Structured                                                                                    Orders of diffraction
                                                           Scale                                          Window                   detector                                                                                     –1 0     +1
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Scale                                                        Scale graduation with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DIADUR phase grating

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Condenser lens            LED light
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      source

                                                         Scanning reticle
                                                                                                                             Condenser lens
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Grating period
                                                            Index grating

                                                                                                                             LED light source                                                                                         Scanning reticle:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Photocells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      transparent phase grating

                                                  Photoelectric scanning in accordance with the imaging principle with a steel scale and single-field                                                   Photoelectric scanning in accordance with the interferential measuring principle and single-field scanning
                                                  scanning (LIDA 400)
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Reliability

Exposed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN                                                                                                                     Durable measuring standards                        OPTODUR
are optimized for use on fast, precise                                                                                                                      By nature of their design, the measuring          SUPRADUR
machines. Despite their exposed mechanical                                                                                                                  standards of exposed linear encoders are                                                                   Reflective layer
design, these encoders are highly insensitive                                                                                                               less protected from their environment. For
to contamination, ensure high long-term                                                                                                                     this reason, HEIDENHAIN always uses
stability, and are quickly and easily                                                                                                                       tough graduations manufactured in special                                                                            Transparent
mounted.                                                                                                                                                    processes.                                                                                                           layer

Lower sensitivity to contamination                                                                                                                          In the OPTODUR and SUPRADUR pro-
Both the high quality of the grating and the                                                                                                                cesses, a transparent layer is first applied
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reflective
scanning method are responsible for the                                                                                                                     onto the reflective primary layer. For creating                                                                                         primary layer
accuracy and reliability of linear encoders.                                                                                                                an optically three-dimensional phase grating,
Exposed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN                                                                                                                     an extremely thin, hard chromium layer is                                                            Substrate
employ single-field scanning, in which a                                                                                                                    applied at a thickness of only a few nano-
single large scanning field is used to gener-                                                                                                               meters. The graduations for the imaging
ate the scanning signals. Local contamination                                                                                                               scanning principle exhibit a similar design
on the measuring standard (e.g., fingerprints                                                                                                               and are manufactured in the METALLUR
from the mounting process or oil residues                                                                                                                   process. A reflective gold layer is covered       METALLUR
from guideways) has only a slight influence                                                                                                                 with a thin layer of glass. On it are chromium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Semitransparent
on the light intensity of the signal compo-                                                                                                                 lines acting as absorbers. Since they are                                                                                    layer
nents and thus on the scanning signals.                                                                                                                     only several nanometers thick, these lines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Transparent
­Although this contamination does cause a                                                                                                                   are semitransparent. Measuring standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               layer
 change in the amplitude of the output sig-                                                                                                                 with OPTODUR, SUPRADUR, or METALLUR
 nals, their offset and phase position remain                                                                                                               graduations have proven to be particularly
 unaffected. The signals remain highly inter-                                                                                                               robust and insensitive to contamination
 polable, and the position error within one                                                                                                                 ­because the low height of their structure
 signal period remains small.                                                                 Fingerprint        Wire            Oil1)     Oil2)             leaves practically no surface for dust, dirt,
                                                                                                                                                             or water particles to accumulate.
The large scanning field further reduces
                                                                                1.2
                                                         Signal in VPP 

the sensitivity to contamination. Depending                                                                                                                 Workable mounting tolerances
on the nature of the contamination, this                                        1.0                                                                         Very small signal periods usually come                                                                                  Reflective
feature can even prevent encoder failure.                                       0.8                                                                         with very narrow mounting tolerances for                                                                                primary layer
This is particularly true of the LIDA 400 and                                                                                                               the gap between the scanning head and
LIF 400, which feature a very large scanning                                    0.6                                                                         scale tape. This is the result of diffraction
surface area (14.5 mm2) relative to their                                       0.4                                                                         caused by the grating structures. Such

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Signal amplitude in % 
grating period. The same goes for the                                                                                                                       diffraction can lead to a signal attenuation of
                                                                                0.2
LIC 4100, which has a scanning surface                                                                                                                      50 % upon a gap change of only ±0.1 mm.
area of 15.5 mm2. Even in the case of                                             0                                                                         The interferential scanning principle and
contamination from printer’s ink, PCB dust,                                           0         40          60              80           100     120        innovative index gratings on encoders that
or drops of water or oil of up to 3 mm in                                                                                         Position in mm           use the imaging principle allow for workable
diameter, these encoders continue to provide                                                                                                                mounting tolerances despite tiny signal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Mounting tolerance
high-quality signals. The position error                                                                                                                    periods.
                                                         and noise in µm 

                                                                                  1                                                                                                                                                                                       (e.g., LIDA 403/409)
remains far below the values specified for
                                                         Interpolation error

the accuracy grade of the scale.                                                                                                                            The mounting tolerances of exposed linear
                                                                                  0                                                                         encoders from HEIDENHAIN have only a
The LIDA, LIF, and LIP 6000 encoders                                                                                                                        slight influence on the output signals. In
are equipped with the HSP 1.0 signal                                                                                                                        particular, the specified distance tolerance
processor ASIC from HEIDENHAIN. This                                             –1                                                                         between the scale and scanning head                                                    = During mounting (without HSP 1.0)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Scanning gap in mm 
ASIC continuously monitors the scanning                                                                                                                     (scanning gap) causes only a negligible                                                = During operation (with HSP 1.0)
signal and compensates nearly completely                                                                          100 nm                                    change in the signal amplitude. During
for fluctuations in signal amplitude. If the                                                                                                                operation, the reliability and stability of the
                                                                                                                   50 nm
signal amplitude decreases as the result of                                                                                                                 signals are additionally improved by the

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Signal amplitude in % 
contamination on the scanning reticle or                                                                                0                                   HSP 1.0. The two diagrams illustrate the
measuring standard, the ASIC reacts by                                                                            –50 nm                                    correlation between the scanning gap and
increasing the LED current. The ensuing                                                                                                                     signal amplitude for the encoders of the
increase in LED light intensity barely raises                                                                     –100 nm                                   LIDA 400 and LIF 400 series.
the noise level, even in the case of strong
signal stabilization. As a result, contamination                                      With HSP 1.0 signal processing ASIC
                                                                                      Without HSP 1.0 signal processing ASIC                                                                                                                                               Mounting tolerance
has only a very slight influence on inter­                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     LIF 400
polation errors and the position noise.                                        1), 2) = Oil drops ¬ 2 mm half1) or fully2) covering the incremental track

                                                   Measuring standard with contamination and the associated signal amplitudes with conventional
                                                   scanning and scanning with the HSP 1.0 signal processing ASIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    = During mounting (without HSP 1.0) Scanning gap in mm 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    = During operation (with HSP 1.0)

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Exposed Linear Encoders - Heidenhain
Measuring accuracy

The accuracy of the linear measurement                  Encoder-specific position error                   Accuracy of the interpolation                   Position noise                                   Application-dependent                           Vibration
is mainly determined by                                 Encoder-specific position error includes          The accuracy of the interpolation is mainly     Position noise is a random process leading       position error                                  To function properly, linear encoders must
• the quality of the graduation,                        • the accuracy of the measuring standard,         influenced by                                   to unpredictable position errors. The position   In the case of encoders without integral        not be continuously subjected to strong
• the quality of the graduation carrier,                • the accuracy of the interpolation, and          • the size of the signal period,                values are grouped around an expected            bearing, installing the encoder in the          vibration. The best mounting surfaces are
• the quality of the scanning process,                  • the position noise.                             • the homogeneity and period definition         value in the form of a frequency                 machine has a significant influence on the      therefore solid and stable machine elements.
• the quality of the signal processing                                                                       of the graduation,                           distribution.                                    attainable overall accuracy beyond the          Encoders should not be mounted on hollow
   electronics, and by                                  Accuracy of the measuring standard                • the quality of scanning filter structures,                                                     specified encoder-specific position error.      parts or with adapter blocks, etc.
• how the encoder is installed within                   The accuracy of the measuring standard is         • the characteristics of the sensors, and       The amount of position noise depends             For assessment of the overall accuracy,
   the machine.                                         mainly determined by                              • the quality of the signal processing.         on the signal processing bandwidths              the individual application-dependent errors     Influence of temperature
                                                        • the homogeneity and period definition                                                           necessary for forming the position values.       must be measured and taken into account.        In order to avoid temperature effects, the
These factors can be subdivided into                      of the graduation,                              The accuracy of the interpolation is            It is ascertained within a defined time                                                          linear encoders should not be mounted in
encoder-specific position errors and                    • the alignment of the graduation on its          ascertained with a serially produced            interval and is stated as a product-specific     Deformation of the graduation                   close proximity to heat sources.
application-dependent factors. For                        carrier, and                                    measuring standard and is indicated by a        RMS value.                                       Errors due to a deformation of the graduation
assessment of the attainable system                     • the stability of the graduation carrier.        typical maximum value u of the interpolation                                                     are not to be neglected. Such deformation
accuracy, all of the individual factors                                                                   error. Encoders with an analog interface are    In the speed control loop, position noise        occurs when the measuring standard is
must be taken into account.                             The accuracy of the measuring standard is         tested with a HEIDENHAIN electronic device      influences the speed stability at low            mounted on an uneven surface (e.g., a
                                                        indicated by the uncompensated maximum            (e.g., EIB 741). The maximum values do          traversing speeds.                               convex surface).
                                                        value of the baseline error. This accuracy        not include position noise and are indicated
                                                        is ascertained under ideal conditions via         in the specifications.                                                                           Mounting location
                                                        measurement of the position errors with                                                                                                            Poor mounting of linear encoders can
                                                        a serially produced scanning head. The            The interpolation error already has an effect                                                    aggravate the effect of guideway error on
                                                        distance between the measuring points is          at very low traversing speeds and during                                                         measuring accuracy. To keep the resulting
                                                        equivalent to the integer multiple of the         repeated measurements. This error leads                                                          Abbé error as small as possible, the scale
                                                        signal period. As a result, interpolation         to fluctuations in the traversing speed,                                                         should ideally be mounted to the machine
                                                        errors have no effect.                            particularly within the speed control loop.                                                      slide and at the height of the table. It is
                                                                                                                                                                                                           important to ensure that the mounting
                                                        The accuracy grade a defines the upper limit                                                                                                       surface is parallel to the machine guideway.
                                                        of the baseline error within any section
                                                        of up to one meter in length. For special
                                                        encoders, an additional baseline error is
                                                        stated for defined intervals of the measuring
                                                        standard.

                       Accuracy of the measuring standard                                               Accuracy of the interpolation
                                                                                                                                                                                Position noise
     Position error

                                                                                                                                                             Position error 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      RMS
                                                                                    Position error 

                           Baseline error

                                                                                                        Interpolation
                                                                                                        error
                                                                                    Signal level 

                                                                                                            Signal period
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Time                Frequency density
                                                            Position                                         360° elec.

                                                                                                                                        Position

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Exposed Linear Encoders - Heidenhain
Mechanical design types and mounting
Calibration chart                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Linear scales

All HEIDENHAIN linear encoders are                                                                                                                                                                                                           Exposed linear encoders are made up of
inspected for accuracy and proper functioning                                                                                                                                                                                                two separate components: the scanning
prior to shipping.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           head and linear scale or scale tape, which
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             are brought together solely over the
The accuracy of the linear encoders is                                                                                                                                                                                                       machine guideway. For this reason, the
ascertained during traversing movements                                                                                                                                                                                                      machine must be designed from the very        Scale
in both directions. The number of measuring                                                                                                                                                                                                  beginning to meet the following               LIP 201
positions is selected such that not only the                                                                                                                                                                                                 requirements:
long-range errors but also the position                                                                                                                                                                                                      • The machine guideway must be
errors within a single signal period are very                                                                                                                                                                                                  designed such that the scanning gap
accurately determined.                                                                                                                                                                         LIP 201 R                                       tolerances are complied with at the
                                                                                                                                                                                               ID 631000-13                                    location where the encoder is installed
The Quality Inspection Certificate              Qualitätsprüf-Zertifikat                                            Quality Inspection Certificate                                             SN 44408260                                     (see Specifications)
                                                DIN 55 350-18-4.2.2                                                 DIN 55 350-18-4.2.2
confirms the specified accuracy grades of                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The mounting surface of the scale must
each encoder. The calibration standards         Positionsabweichung F [µm]
                                                Position error F [µm]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               meet the flatness requirements
ensure traceability to recognized national or                                                                                                                                                                                                • To facilitate adjustment of the scanning
international standards, such as required                                                                                                                                                                                                      head to the scale, the scanning head        Scale
by EN ISO 9001.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                should be fastened with a mounting          LIP 6001
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           LIC 4003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               bracket
For the LIP and PP encoder series, an
additional calibration chart documents the                                                                                                                                                                                                   Scale versions
ascertained position error over the                                                                                                                                                                                                          HEIDENHAIN provides the appropriate
measuring range. It also specifies the mea­                                                                                                                                                                                                  scale version for the given application and
suring parameters and the measurement                                                                                                                                                Messposition PosE [mm] / Measured position PosE [mm]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             accuracy requirements.
uncertainty.
                                                Die Messkurve zeigt die Mittelwerte der Positionsabweichungen
                                                aus Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsmessung.
                                                                                                                        The error curve shows the mean values of the position errors from
                                                                                                                        measurements in forward and backward direction.                                                                      LIP 201                                       Scale
Temperature range                               Positionsabweichung F des Maßstab: F = PosM – PosE
                                                PosM = Messposition der Messmaschine
                                                                                                                        Position error F of the scale: F = PosM – PosE
                                                                                                                        PosM = position measured by the measuring machine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIP 6001                                      LIF 101 C
The linear encoders are calibrated at a refe­   PosE = Messposition des Maßstab                                         PosE = position measured by the scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIC 4003
rence temperature of 20 °C. The position         Maximale Positionsabweichung der Messkurve
                                                 innerhalb 670 mm                                       ± 0,30 µm
                                                                                                                         Maximum position error of the error curve
                                                                                                                         within 670 mm                                           ± 0.30 µm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The graduation carriers are fastened
error documented in the calibration chart is                                                                                                                                                                                                 directly to the mounting surface with
valid at this temperature.                       Unsicherheit der Messmaschine
                                                 U95% = 0,040 µm + 0,400 ·10–6 · L (L = Länge des Messintervalls)
                                                                                                                         Uncertainty of measuring machine
                                                                                                                         U95% = 0.040 µm + 0.400 ·10–6 · L (L = measurement interval length)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             clamps. A holder is used to define the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             thermal fixed point.
                                                 Messparameter                                                           Measurement parameters
                                                 Messschritt                                            1000 µm          Measurement step                                        1000 µm
                                                 Erster Referenzimpuls bei Messposition                 335,0 mm         First reference pulse at measured position              335.0 mm                                                    Accessories for the LIC 41x3 and LIP 60x1:
                                                 Relative Luftfeuchtigkeit                              max. 50 %        Relative humidity                                       max. 50 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Fixing clamps            ID 1176458-01        Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Holder for thermal                            LIP 6001
                                                Dieser Maßstab wurde unter den strengen                                 This scale has been manufactured and inspected in accordance with
                                                HEIDENHAIN-Qualitätsnormen hergestellt und geprüft.
                                                Die Positionsabweichung liegt bei einer Bezugstemperatur
                                                                                                                        the stringent quality standards of HEIDENHAIN.
                                                                                                                        The position error at a reference temperature of 20 °C lies within
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             fixed point              ID 1176475-01        LIF 401
                                                von 20 °C innerhalb der Genauigkeitsklasse ± 1,0 µm.                    the accuracy grade ± 1.0 µm.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Spacer shims             ID 1176441-01        LIDA 403
                                                 Kalibriernormale                   Kalibrierzeichen                     Calibration standards              Calibration references
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Adhesive*                ID 1180444-01        LIC 4003
                                                 Jod-stabilisierter He-Ne Laser     40151 PTB 11                         Iodine-stabilized He-Ne Laser      40151 PTB 11
                                                 Wasser-Tripelpunktzelle
                                                 Gallium-Schmelzpunktzelle
                                                                                    61 PTB 10
                                                                                    62 PTB 10
                                                                                                                         Water triple point cell
                                                                                                                         Gallium melting point cell
                                                                                                                                                            61 PTB 10
                                                                                                                                                            62 PTB 10                                                                        Double-cartridge gun     ID 1180450-01
                                                 Barometer                          A6590 D-K-15092-01-00 2012-12        Pressure gauge                     A6590 D-K-15092-01-00 2012-12
                                                 Luftfeuchtemessgerät               0230 DKD-K-30601 2012-11             Hygrometer                         0230 DKD-K-30601 2012-11                                                         Dispensing nozzles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             and mixing tubes         ID 1176444-01
                                                                                                                                                                                                 28.01.2014
                                                DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH · 83301 Traunreut, Germany · www.heidenhain.de · Telefon: +49 8669 31-0 · Fax: +49 8669 5061                       Prüfer/Inspected by          K. Sommerauer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIP 6001
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIF 401
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIDA 403
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             LIC 4003
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The graduation carriers are adhesively
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             bonded directly to the mounting surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             with PRECIMET adhesive mounting film,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             with even pressure applied by means of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             a roller. A thermal fixed point can be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             established at a location with epoxy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             adhesive.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Accessory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Roller                    ID 276885-01

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Caution: no transport by air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (dangerous goods)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Trade name: 3M Scotch-Weld
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Epoxy Adhesive DP-460 EG

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Exposed Linear Encoders - Heidenhain
Mechanical design types and mounting
                                                                                                   Scanning heads

LIC 41x5                                                                                           Because exposed linear encoders are
                                                 Scale for LIC 4005, LIDA 405
LIDA 4x5                                                                                           assembled on the machine, they must be           LIP 200
Linear encoders of the LIC 41x5 and                                                                precisely adjusted after mounting. This
LIDA 4x5 series are specially designed for                                                         adjustment determines the final accuracy
long measuring lengths. They are mounted                                                           of the encoder. It is therefore advisable to
with scale carrier sections screwed onto                                                           design the machine such that this adjustment                Spacer shim
the mounting surface or adhesively bonded                                                          is as easy and practical as possible, while
with PRECIMET adhesive mounting film.                                                              also ensuring the greatest possible degree
The single-piece steel scale tape is then                                                          of mounting stability.
pulled through the carrier sections, ten-
sioned as specified, and secured at its                                                            Mounting the LIP 2x1
ends to the machine base. The LIC 41x5                                                             The LIP 2x can be fastened from the side
and LIDA 4x5 encoders thereby exhibit the                                                          as well as from above. The housing cover
same thermal behavior as that of the                                                               has a raised contact surface for the
mounting surface.                                                                                  thermal connection to ensure optimal
                                                                                                   heat dissipation. The contact surface is
LIC 21x7                                                                                           compressed against the mounting element          LIP 6000
LIC 31x7                                                                                           during mounting.
LIC 41x7
LIDA 2x7                                                                                           Mounting the LIP 60x1
LIDA 4x7                                                                                           The LIP 60x can be fastened from the side
                                                                                                                                                              Spacer shim
The encoders of these series are also                                                              as well as from above. When mounted
designed for long measuring lengths.                                                               from above, it is additionally possible to
The scale carrier sections are adhesively                                                          define a fixed center of rotation by inserting                                            Option 1
bonded to the mounting surface with                                                                an alignment pin with ¬ 2 mm or ¬ 3 mm.
                                                                                                                                                                                           Option 2
PRECIMET adhesive mounting film; the                                                               This facilitates the alignment of the scanning
single-piece scale tape is pulled through,       Scale for LIC 4007, LIC 2107, LIDA 207/407        head parallel to the scale. The alignment
and the midpoint is secured to the                                                                 pin can be removed when mounting is
machine base. This mounting method                                                                 completed.
allows the scale tape to expand freely at
both ends and ensures a defined thermal                                                            Mounting the LIF                                 LIF 400
behavior.                                                                                          This scanning head features a centering
                                                                                                                                                         Spacer shim
                                                                                                   collar with which the scanning head can be
Accessory for LIC 41x7, LIDA 4x7                                                                   rotated in the location hole of the angle
Mounting aid                ID 373990-01                                                          bracket and thereby aligned parallel to the
                                                                                                   scale.

                                                                                                   Mounting the LIC/LIDA
                                                                                                   There are three options for mounting the
                                                                                                   scanning head (see Dimensions). A spacer
                                                                                                   shim makes it quite easy to set the gap
Mounting aid
(for LIC 41x7, LIDA 4x7)                                                                           between the scanning head and the scale
                                                                                                   or scale tape. It is helpful to fasten the
                                                                                                                                                    LIC/LIDA
                                                                                                   scanning head from behind with a mounting
                                                                                                   bracket. The scanning head can be very
                                                                                                                                                                        Spacer shim
                                                                                                   precisely adjusted through a hole in the
                                                                                                   mounting bracket with the aid of a tool.

                                                                                                   Adjustment
LIC 21x9                                                                                           The gap between the scale and scanning
LIC 31x1                                                                                           head is easily adjusted with the aid of a
LIC 41x9                                         Scale tape for LIC 4009, LIC 2109, LIDA 209/409   spacer shim.
LIDA 2x9
LIDA 4x9                                                                                           The signals from the LIC, LIP 6000, and
The steel scale tape of the graduation is                                                          LIP 200 can be quickly and easily adjusted
adhesively bonded directly to the mounting                                                         with the aid of the PWM 20/21 adjustment
surface with PRECIMET adhesive mounting                                                            and testing package. For all other exposed
film, with pressure applied evenly with a                                                          linear encoders, the incremental and
roller. A ridge or aligning rail with a height                                                     reference mark signals are adjusted through
of 0.3 mm must be provided for the                                                                 a slight rotation of the scanning head (for
horizontal alignment of the scale tape.                                                            the LIDA 400, it is possible with the aid of
                                                                                                   a tool).
Accessories for versions with PRECIMET
Roller                      ID 276885-01                                                           HEIDENHAIN offers the appropriate mea­
Mounting aid, LIDA 2x9      ID 1070307-01                                                          suring and testing devices as adjustment
                                                                                                                                                               3) Only with the LIDA 400
Mounting aid, LIC 21x9      ID 1070853-01                                                          aids (see Testing equipment and diagnostics).
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General mechanical information
Signal-quality indicator

The LIDA, LIF, and LIP 6071 linear encoders                                                                   Temperature range                                 Protection (EN 60529)                         System tests
feature an integrated signal-quality indicator                                                                The operating temperature range states            The scanning heads of exposed linear          Encoders from HEIDENHAIN are usually
with a multicolor LED, permitting fast and                                                                    the limits of ambient temperature within          encoders feature the following degrees of     integrated as components into complete
easy signal-quality checks during operation.                                                                  which the specifications of the linear encoder    protection:                                   systems. Such applications require
                                                                                                              are complied with. The storage tempera-                                                         comprehensive testing of the entire
This feature provides a number of benefits:                                                                   ture range of –20 °C to +70 °C applies             Scanning head        Protection              system, irrespective of the encoder’s
• Scanning-signal quality visualization                                                                       when the unit remains in its packaging.                                                         specifications.
  through a multicolor LED                                                                                                                                       LIC                  IP67
• Continuous monitoring of incremental                                                                        Thermal characteristics                                                                         The specifications provided in this
  signals over the entire measuring length                                                                    The thermal behavior of the linear encoder         LIDA                 IP40                    brochure apply only to the encoder and
• Indication of reference-mark signal                                                                         is an essential criterion for the working                                                       not to the entire system. Any operation
  behavior                                                                                                    accuracy of the machine. As a general rule,        LIF                  IP50                    of the encoder outside of the specified
• Quick signal-quality checks in the field                                                                    the thermal behavior of the linear encoder                                                      range or outside of its proper and
  without additional aids                                                                                     should match that of the workpiece or              LIP 200              IP40                    intended use is at the user’s own risk.
                                                                                                              measured object. During temperature
The built-in signal-quality indicator permits                                                                 changes, the linear encoder should expand          LIP 300              IP50                    In safety-related systems, the encoder’s
both a reliable assessment of the incremen-      LIDA: signal-quality indicator in the scanning head          or contract in a defined, reproducible             LIP 6000                                     position value must be tested by the
tal signals and inspection of the reference                                                                   manner.                                                                                         higher-level system after switch-on.
mark signal. The quality of the incremental                                                                                                                      PP                   IP50
signals is indicated by a range of colors                                                                     The graduation carriers of HEIDENHAIN
permitting quite detailed signal-quality                                                                      linear encoders (see Specifications) have
­differentiation. The tolerance conformity                                                                    differing coefficients of thermal expansion.      The scales have no special protection.
 of the reference mark signal is shown by                                                                     This makes it possible to select the linear       If the scales are exposed to contamination,
 means of a pass/fail indicator.                                                                              encoder with the thermal behavior best            protective measures must be taken.
                                                                                                              suited to the application.
                                                                                                                                                                Acceleration
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Assembly
                                                                                                              Parts subject to wear                             Linear encoders are subject to various
                                                                                                                                                                                                              The steps and dimensions that must be
                                                                                                              Encoders from HEIDENHAIN are designed             types of acceleration during operation and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              complied with during mounting are
                                                                                                              for a long service life. Preventive maintenance   mounting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              specified solely in the mounting instructions
                                                                                                              is not required. However, they do contain         • The indicated maximum values for
                                                                                                                                                                                                              supplied with the device. All mounting-
                                                                                                              components that are subject to wear,                vibration apply to frequencies of 55 Hz
                                                                                                                                                                                                              related information in this brochure is
                                                                                                              depending on the application and how they           to 2000 Hz (EN 60068-2-6). If, depending
                                                                                                                                                                                                              therefore provisional and non-binding,
                                                                                                              are deployed. This especially applies to            on the application and the mounting
LED indicator for incremental signals                                                                                                                                                                         and will not become the subject matter
                                                                                                              cables that are subjected to frequent               scenario, the permissible acceleration
 LED color        Quality of the                                                                                                                                                                              of a contract.
                                                                                                              flexing.                                            values are exceeded (e.g., in the case
                  scanning signals               LIF, LIP 6071: s ignal-quality indicator in the interface                                                       of resonances), then the encoder can
                                                                electronics                                   Other parts subject to wear are the bearings        become damaged. Comprehensive
                 Optimal                                                                                     in encoders with integral bearing, the radial       testing of the entire system is
                                                                                                              shaft seal rings in rotary encoders and             therefore required
                 Good                                                                                        angle encoders, and the sealing lips on           • The maximum permissible acceleration
                                                                                                              sealed linear encoders.                             values (semi-sinusoidal shock) for shock
                 Acceptable                                                                                                                                      and impact loads are valid for 11 ms
                                                                                                                                                                  or 6 ms (EN 60068-2-27). Under no
                 Unsatisfactory                                                                                                                                  circumstances should a hammer or
                                                                                                                                                                  similar implement be used to adjust or
                                                                                                                                                                  position the encoder
LED indicator for reference-mark-signal
(operating check)
When the reference mark is traversed,
the LED briefly lights up in red or blue:
 Out of tolerance
 Within tolerance

LED indicator for control margin
A flashing LED that turns dark every 2.5 sec-
onds indicates that the control margin of
the scanning ASIC is almost exhausted.
In this case, you should clean the measur-                                                                    SUPRADUR, METALLUR, and OPTODUR
ing standard and the scanning window                                                                          are registered trademarks of
of the scanning head in compliance with                                                                       DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH,
the relevant information in the mounting                                                                      Traunreut, Germany.
­instructions. The encoder may also need to                                                                   Zerodur is a registered trademark of
 be checked for correct mounting.                                                                             Schott-Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany.

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Functional safety

With the absolute linear encoders of the            The reliable transmission of the position is    In addition to the data interface, the           Material                                                             Angle bracket for scanning head          Mounting surface
LIC 4100 series, HEIDENHAIN offers an               based on two independently generated            mechanical connection of the encoder to          The material used for the mounting                                                                            for measuring
ideal solution for position acquisition on          absolute position values and on error bits      the drive is also safety-relevant. In table D8   surfaces of the scanning head and                                                                             standard
linear axes in safety-related applications.         provided to the safe control. The functions     of the standard for electrical drive systems,    measuring standard must comply with
In conjunction with a safe control, the             of the encoder can be used for numerous         EN 61800-5-2, the loosening of the               the specifications provided in the table.        Material            Steel                  Aluminum          Steel,
encoders can be used as single-encoder              safety functions of the complete system         mechanical connection between the                                                                                                                              aluminum
systems in applications with control category       as per EN 61800-5-2.                            encoder and the motor is listed as a fault       Mounting temperature
SIL 2 (as per EN 61508) or performance                                                              that requires consideration. Since it cannot     All information on screw connections is          Tensile strength     600 N/mm2             220 N/mm2       Not applicable
level “d” (as per EN ISO 13849).                    The LIC 4100 linear encoder can provide a       be guaranteed that the control will detect       based on a mounting temperature of 15 °C         Rm
                                                    safe, absolute position value at any time—      such errors, fault exclusion for the             to 35 °C.
                                                    including immediately after switch-on.          loosening of the mechanical connection is                                                         Shear strength τB    390 N/mm2             130 N/mm2       Not applicable
                                                    Purely serial data transfer takes place via     required in many cases.                          Mounting the scanning head
                                                    the bidirectional EnDat 2.2 interface.                                                           M2 screws as per ISO 4762 8.8 are to be          Elastic modulus E    200 000 N/mm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  70 000 N/mm2    Not applicable
                                                                                                    Unless otherwise specified, HEIDENHAIN           used for the mechanical fault exclusion                              to 215 000 N/mm2       to 75 000 N/mm2
                                                                                                    encoders are designed for a service life of      (included in delivery). A PWM20/21 and the
                                                                                                    20 years (in accordance with ISO 13849).         mounting wizard of the ATS software are          Coefficient of      10 · 10–6 K–1 to       25 · 10–6 K–1     10 · 10–6 K–1 to
                                                                                                                                                     then used to check and optimize the              thermal expansion   17 · 10–6 K–1                            25 · 10–6 K–1
                                                                                                                                                     mounting.                                        Þtherm

                                                                                                                                                     Mounting the scale tape
                                                                                                                                                     The steel scale tape of the graduation is
                                                                                                                                                     adhesively bonded directly to the mounting
                                                                                                                                                     surface with PRECIMET adhesive mounting
                                                                                                                                                     film, with pressure applied evenly with a
                                                                                                                                                     roller. The scale tape is additionally secured
Fault exclusion for the loosening of the            Mounting and operating conditions                                                                by a screw (punched hole in scale tape).
mechanical connection                               This fault exclusion has been qualified for a                                                    The mounting aid (included in delivery)
The machine manufacturer is responsible             wide range of encoder applications and is                                                        facilitates the symmetrical alignment of the
for the dimensioning of mechanical                  ensured for the operating conditions listed                                                      screw to the punched hole.
connections in a drive system. During the           below.
mechanical design phase, the OEM will                                                                                                                Note:
ideally consider the conditions within the                                                                                                           The scanning head may be operated only
application. Verifying a safe connection,                                                                                                            within the permissible mounting tolerances
however, is both cost- and time-intensive.                                                                                                           and measuring length of the measuring
That’s why HEIDENHAIN has developed a                                                                                                                standard.
type-examined mechanical fault exclusion
for the LIC 4100 series.                                                                                                                             Included in delivery:
                                                                                                                                                     Scanning head
                                                                                                                                                     • Fastener kit		           ID 1233536-01
                                                                                                                                                       (two M2x16 screws)
                                                                                                                                                     • Fastener kit		           ID 1233536-02
                                                                                                                                                       (two M2x25 screws)
 Mechanical               Fastening                                        Safe position for the             Confined parameters
                                                                                                                                     3)              • Spacer shim		            ID 578983-06
 connection                                                                mechanical coupling
                                                                                                                                                     Scale
 Scale                    Screw connection
                                            1) 2)
                                                                           ±0.0 mm                           See specifications:                     • One screw                ID 1233558-01
                                                                                                             • Vibration                             • Mounting aid             ID 1244387-02
 Scanning head            Mounting configurations I and II:                                                  • Shock
                          Screw connection:2)                                                                                                        Accessories:
                          M2x25 ISO 4762 8.8 screws                                                          See mounting information:               • Mounting wizard in ATS software
                                                                                                             • Usable materials                      • Roller                ID 276885-01
                          Mounting configuration III:                                                        • Mounting conditions
                          Screw connection:2)
                          M2x16 ISO 4762 8.8 screws
1)
     A material bonding anti-rotation lock is to be used for the screw connections of the scale (mounting/servicing)
2)
     Friction class B as per VDI 2230
3)
     When compared with an LIC 4100 without functional safety

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LIC 4113, LIC 4193
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 3 m
• Measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Glass or glass ceramic measuring standard
• Measuring standard secured with adhesive film or fixing clamps
• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)
• Version available for use in a high vacuum (see separate Product Information document)
Scale, clamped                                                                                                                                                    Linear scale                     LIC 4003

                                                                                                                                                                  Measuring standard               METALLUR grating on glass or glass ceramic
                                                                                                                                                                  Coefficient of linear expansion* Þtherm  8 · 10–6 K–1 (glass)
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Þtherm = (0 ±0.5) · 10–6 K–1 (Robax glass ceramic)

                                                            33.2
                                                                                                                                                                  Accuracy grade*                  ±1 µm (only for Robax glass ceramic), ±3 µm, ±5 µm

                                                                                                                                                                  Baseline error                    ±0.275 µm/10 mm

                                                                                                                                                                  Measuring length (ML)*            240	 340	 440	 640	 840 1040 1240 1440 1640 1840                             2040 2240 2440
                                                                                                                                                                  in mm                            2640 2840 3040 (Robax glass ceramic only up to ML of 1640)

                                                                                                                                                                  Mass                             3 g + 0.11 g/mm of measuring length

                                                                                                                                                                  Scanning head                    LIC 411               LIC 419 F             LIC 419 M             LIC 419 P          LIC 419Y

                                                                                                                                                                  Interface                        EnDat 2.2             Fanuc Serial          Mitsubishi high       Panasonic Serial   Yaskawa Serial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Interface Þi          speed interface       Interface          Interface

                                                                                                                                                                  Ordering designation*            EnDat22               Fanuc05               Mit03-4     Mit03-2   Pana02             YEC07

Scale, adhesively                                                                                                                                                 Measuring step*                  10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm1)
bonded
                                                                                                                                                                  Bit width                        36 bits               –

                                                                                                                                                                  Calculation time tcal             5 µs                –
                                                                                                                                                                  Clock frequency                   16 MHz
                                                                    0.05
                                                                                                                                                                  Traversing speed2)                600 m/min

                                                                                                                                                                  Interpolation error              ±20 nm

                                                                                                                                                                  Electrical connection*           Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) or 15‑pin D-sub connector (male)

                                                                                                                                                                  Cable length                      100 m                50 m                 30 m                 50 m
                                                                                                                                                                  (with HEIDENHAIN cable)

                                                                                                                                                                  Supply voltage                   DC 3.6 V to 14 V

                                                                                                                                                                  Power consumption2) (max.)       At 3.6 V:  700 mW At 3.6 V:  850 mW
                                                                                                                                                                                                   At 14 V:  800 mW At 14 V:  950 mW
Mounting options for scanning head
(shown without fixing clamps)
                                                                                                                                                                  Current consumption (typical)    At 5 V: 75 mA         At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)
7.15±0.1 Clamped                                                                                                                                                                                   (without load)
                                                                      0.75 +0.25
                                                                           −0.20 Clamped
 7.28±0.1 Bonded                                                                                    0.75 +0.25
                                                                                                         −0.20 Clamped
                                                                      0.75 ±0.25 Bonded
                                                                                                     0.75 ±0.25 Bonded                                            Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz        500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
                                                                                                                                                                  Shock 6 ms                        1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

                                                                                                                                                                  Operating temperature            –10 °C to 70 °C

                                                                                                                                                                  Mass        Scanning head         18 g (without cable)
                     0.75 +0.25                  7.15±0.1 Clamped                                                             15.65 Clamped
                          −0.20 Clamped                                                                                                                                       Cable                20 g/m
                                                  7.28±0.1 Bonded                                                             15.78 Bonded
                     0.75 ±0.25 Bonded                                                                                                                                        Connecting element   M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g

                                                                                                                                                                 * Please select when ordering
                                                                                                                                                                 1)
                                                                                                                                                                    Mitsubishi: measuring length  2040 mm
F   = Machine guideway                                                          3   =   Adhesive
*   = Mounting error plus dynamic guideway error                                4   =   Mounting clearance between scanning head and linear scale                   Yaskawa: measuring length  1840 mm
                                                                                                                                                                 2)
Ⓢ   = Beginning of measuring length (ML)                                        5   =   Optical centerline                                                          See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
Ⓒ   = Absolute track start value: 100±1 mm                                      6   =   Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values
Ⓛ   = Scale length                                                                                                                                               Robax is a registered trademark of Schott-Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany
Ⓖ   = Fixed-point element for defining the thermal fixed point
1   = Gap is adjusted with a spacer shim during mounting
2   =	Depending on the measuring length (ML), use an additional pair of
       fixing clamps

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LIC 4115, LIC 4195
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 28 m
• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Steel scale tape pulled through aluminum extrusions and tensioned
• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)

                                                                                                                                                                       Scale                             LIC 4005
                                                                                                                                                            12
                                                                                                                                                 6.23±0.1              Measuring standard                Steel scale tape with absolute and incremental METALLUR track
                                                                                                                                                 6.1±0.1
                                                                                                                                                                       Coefficient of linear expansion   Depends on the mounting surface

                                                                                   2.5
                                                                                                                                                                       Accuracy grade                    ±5 µm

                                                           3                                                                                                           Baseline error                     ±0.750 µm/50 mm (typical)

                                                                                                0.55/50 *
                                                                                                                                                                       Measuring length (ML)*             140	 240	 340	 440	 540	 640	 740	 840	 940 1040                             1140   1240   1340   1440
                                                                                                                                                                       in mm                             1540 1640 1740 1840 1940 2040
                                                     M3x7
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Greater measuring lengths (up to 28 440 mm) with a single-section scale tape and individual

                                                                                         7.3
                                                                                                                                                                                                         scale carrier sections
                                                     3.5

                                                                      1        8

                                                                                               3.7
                                                               16.5        R>
                                                                                                                                                                       Mass        Scale tape            31 g/m
                                                                      3                                                                                                                                          1)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Parts kit             80 g + n · 27 g
                                                               8      30±0.1             >8                                                                                        Scale tape carrier    187 g/m

ML
                                                                                                                                                                       Scanning head                     LIC 411               LIC 419 F             LIC 419 M             LIC 419 P           LIC 419Y
ML>>2040
     2040(e.g.,
          (z.B.5040)
                5040)
                                                                                                                                                                       Interface                         EnDat 2.2             Fanuc Serial          Mitsubishi high       Panasonic Serial    Yaskawa Serial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Interface Þi          speed interface       Interface           Interface

                                                                                                                                                                       Ordering designation*             EnDat22               Fanuc05               Mit03-4     Mit03-2   Pana02              YEC07

                                                                                                                                                                       Measuring step* 2)                10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm

                                                                                                                                                                       Bit width                         36 bits               –

                                                                                                                                                                       Calculation time tcal              5 µs                –
                                                                                                                                                                       Clock frequency                    16 MHz

                                                                                                                                                                       Traversing speed3)                 600 m/min

                                                                                                                                                                       Interpolation error               ±20 nm

                                                                                                                                                                       Electrical connection*            Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) or 15‑pin D-sub connector (male)

                                                                                                                                                                       Cable length                       100 m                50 m                 30 m                 50 m
                                                                                                                                                                       (with HEIDENHAIN cable)

                                                                                                                                                                       Supply voltage                    DC 3.6 V to 14 V
Mounting options for scanning head
                                                                                                                                                                       Power consumption3) (max.)        At 3.6 V:  700 mW At 3.6 V:  850 mW
                                                                                                                                                                                                         At 14 V:  800 mW At 14 V:  950 mW
     9.6±0.1                                                       ②
                                                                                         ②                                                                             Current consumption (typical)     At 5 V: 75 mA         At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (without load)

                                                                                                                                                                       Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz         500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
                                                                                                                                                                       Shock 6 ms                         1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)
                                                                                                            18.1±0.1
                        ②                                                                                                                                              Operating temperature             –10 °C to 70 °C
                                                                                                            18.23±0.1
                                     9.6±0.1
                                                                                                                                                                       Mass        Scanning head          18 g (without cable)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Cable                 20 g/m
                                                                                                                                                                                   Connecting element    M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g
                                         Ô = Scale carrier sections secured with screws                      Ⓩ = Spacer for measuring lengths of 3040 mm or greater
                                         Õ =	Scale carrier sections secured with PRECIMET                   Ⓣ = Carrier length
                                         F = Machine guideway                                                Ⓜ = Mounting surface for scanning head
                                                                                                                                                                      * Please select when ordering
                                                                                                                                                                      1)
                                         P = Measuring points for alignment                                  1 = Optical centerline                                      n = 1 for ML 3140 mm to 5040 mm; n = 2 for ML 5140 mm to 7040 mm; etc.*
                                                                                                                                                                      2)
                                         * = Mounting error plus dynamic guideway error                      2 =	Mounting clearance between scanning head and           Mitsubishi: 1 nm: measuring length  2040 mm; 5 nm: measuring length  10 040 mm; 10 nm: measuring length  20 040 mm
                                         Ⓒ = Absolute track start value: 100 mm                                   extrusion                                              Yaskawa: 1 nm: measuring length  1840 mm; 5 nm: measuring length  9040 mm; 10 nm: measuring length  18 040 mm
                                                                                                                                                                      3)
                                         Ⓢ = Beginning of measuring length (ML)                              3 =	Direction of motion of the scanning unit for           See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
                                                                                                                  ascending position values

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LIC 4117, LIC 4197
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 6 m
• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Steel scale tape pulled through aluminum extrusions and fastened at center
• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)

                                                                                                                                          Scale                             LIC 4007

                                                                                                                                          Measuring standard                Steel scale tape with absolute and incremental METALLUR track
                                                                                                                                                                                            –6 –1
                                                                                                                                          Coefficient of linear expansion   Þtherm  10 · 10 K

                                                                                                                                          Accuracy grade*                   ±3 µm (up to ML 1040), ±5 µm (for ML 1240 or greater), ±15 µm1)

                                                                                                                                          Baseline error                     ±0.750 µm/50 mm (typical)

                                                                                                                                          Measuring length (ML)*             240	 440	 640	 840 1040 1240 1440 1640 1840 2040 2240 2440 2640 2840
          ②                                                                                                                               in mm                             3040 3240 3440 3640 3840 4040 4240 4440 4640 4840 5040 5240 5440 5640
                                                                                                                                                                            5840 6040

                                                                                                                                          Mass        Scale tape            31 g/m
                                                                                                                                                      Parts kit             20 g
                                                                                                                                                      Scale tape carrier    68 g/m
                          ①
                                                                                                                             0.55/50 *
                                                                                                                                          Scanning head                     LIC 411               LIC 419 F             LIC 419 M             LIC 419 P          LIC 419Y

                                                                                                                                          Interface                         EnDat 2.2             Fanuc Serial          Mitsubishi high       Panasonic Serial   Yaskawa Serial
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Interface Þi          speed interface       Interface          Interface
                                                                                           ③
                                                                                                                                          Ordering designation*             EnDat22               Fanuc05               Mit03-4     Mit03-2   Pana02             YEC07

                                                                                                                                          Measuring step*                   10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm2)

                                                                                                                                          Bit width                         36 bits               –

                                                                                                                                          Calculation time tcal              5 µs                –
                                                                                                                                          Clock frequency                    16 MHz

                                                                                                                                          Traversing speed3)                 600 m/min

                                                                                                                                          Interpolation error               ±20 nm

                                                                                                                                          Electrical connection*            Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) or 15‑pin D-sub connector (male)

                                                                                                                                          Cable length                       100 m                50 m                 30 m                 50 m
                                                                                                                                          (with HEIDENHAIN cable)

                                                                                                                                          Supply voltage                    DC 3.6 V to 14 V

                                                                                                                                          Power consumption3) (max.)        At 3.6 V:  700 mW At 3.6 V:  850 mW
                                                                                                                                                                            At 14 V:  800 mW At 14 V:  950 mW
Mounting options for scanning head
                                                                                                                                          Current consumption (typical)     At 5 V: 75 mA         At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)
                                                                                                                                                                            (without load)
                                                                          ②
                                                                                                  ②
                                                                                                                                          Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz         500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
                                                                                                                                          Shock 6 ms                         1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

                                                                                                                                          Operating temperature             –10 °C to 70 °C

                                                                                                                                          Mass        Scanning head          18 g (without cable)
                     ②
                                                                                                                                                      Cable                 20 g/m
                                                                                                                                                      Connecting element    M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g

                                            F   =   Machine guideway                                                                     * Please select when ordering
                                                                                                                                         1)
                                            P   =   Measuring points for alignment                                                          ±5 µm after linear length-error compensation in the subsequent electronics
                                            *   =   Mounting error plus dynamic guideway error                                           2)
                                                                                                                                            Mitsubishi: measuring length  2040 mm
                                            Ⓒ   =   Absolute track start value: 100 mm                                                      Yaskawa: measuring length  1840 mm
                                            Ⓢ   =   Beginning of measuring length (ML)                                                   3)
                                                                                                                                            See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
                                            Ⓣ   =   Carrier length
                                            1   =   Optical centerline
                                            2   =   Mounting clearance between scanning head and extrusion
                                            3   =   Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values
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