All motors normally need two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor’s power supply. With the Hybrid Motor Cable Project called HMC 6, HEIDENHAIN has combined the encoder lines into the power cable so now only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical cabinet. All…
Heidenhain intros an absolute rotary encoders with functional safety
As demand for functionally safe equipment products grows, so does Heidenhain’s component product offerings. New to the market are Heidenhain’s ROx 400 absolute rotary encoders, available in a functionally safe design including a mechanical fault exclusion for the shaft. Both the synchro and clamping flange versions passed testing from TÜV Süd, an international service corporation…
HEIDENHAIN’s portable interface box eliminates need for PC cards
HEIDENHAIN now offers a new EIB 742 external interface box for precise position measurement. It is a network-capable measuring device that removes the requirement of a PC interface card that is usually necessary when connecting measurement apparatus to an industrial PC or laptop. The EIB 742 is ideal for inspection stations and multipoint inspection apparatuses…
Leine & Linde encoder supports condition monitoring with PROFIBUS DP unit
So that machine builders can better monitor predictive motion controls, Leine & Linde introduce a new version of a rotary encoder supporting Condition Monitoring Systems. The Model 862 is a heavy duty incremental encoder that further enhances plant efficiency with the PROFIBUS DP communication interface. Leine & Linde’s Advanced Diagnostic System (ADS) includes the PROFIBUS…
Heidenhain’s angle encoder sports an ID of 100mm
Due to increased accuracy demands for angle encoders exceeding an inside diameter of 100 mm, HEIDENHAIN has developed the EIB 1500 External Interface Box. The EIB can be used by OEMs to increase accuracy or as an upgrade path for current installations in the field by adding extra scanning heads. The EIB 1500 is an…
New sil 3 safety encoders from Heidenhain
Safety-related position encoders have been available from HEIDENHAIN for several years. However, those encoders have been rated to SIL 2, PL d, Category 3. While this meets the requirements of most applications, sometimes there is a need for SIL 3, PL e, Category 4-rated equipment. These applications involve high risks for the operator, such as…
HEIDENHAIN software tests encoders
The recent Adjustment and Testing Software (intended for use with HEIDENHAIN’s PWM 20 diagnostic tool) provides a powerful and easy-to-use platform to diagnosis encoder faults and evaluate output signals of the company’s encoders. Signals can be evaluated on a bench workstation or while the encoder is still connected to the control of a machine so…
Absolute rotary encoders added to Heidenhain line
Heidenhain has expanded its absolute rotary encoder offering with the new RIQ/IQN 425 series. These sturdy, inductive rotary encoders were designed for use in applications in the automation and wind energy industries, wood machining, tracking systems for photovoltaic facilities and direct measurement of elevator cabins, to name a few. The rotary encoders of the RIQ…
Online interactive CNC training from Heidenhain
A recent online interactive training tool for CNC instructions, called HIT (Heidenhain Interactive Training), comes from that company. The training method is said to create an informative yet entertaining learning experience, teaches the most important elements of a CNC machine, and imparts fundamental knowledge about CNC programming. HIT is for those interested in CNC qualification,…
Encoder interface outputs to Siemens Drive CLiQ
In an effort to increase encoder compatibility with Seimens controls, Heidenhain has developed the EIB 2391S interface box. Ideal for applications with Sinamics drive components, the EIB 2391S enhances the serial interface offering for many of Heidenhain’s absolute encoders. With IP 65 and its compact size, the EIB 2391S is suitable for any industrial environment.…
Magnetic ring encoder has speed feedback for large shafts
The constant challenge in the wind industry is to increase the output power of the turbines at the same time as reducing weight. A current trend is to use permanent magnet generators in order to exclude the gearbox and thus decrease the total weight. These solutions often require a speed feedback encoder mounted on the…
Encoder diagnostics for Leine & Linde devices
After 10 years of service, an updated version of the popular ADS (Advanced Diagnostic System) has been launched by Leine & Linde. The new ADS Online is Leine & Linde’s proprietary advanced encoder diagnostic tool that is tailored to supporting condition-based maintenance. The system analyzes rotary encoder condition and warns of impending faults before they…
Metrology software lets measuring machines measure more
The latest version of PC-based QUADRA-CHEK metrology software provides advanced functions for inspection measurement machines. The software makes it possible to perform 2D and 3D measuring tasks when standard DRO products will not suffice. Labeled the IK5000 V2.96.2, this inspection package builds up the original QC5000 software by introducing new capability such as 3D Profiling…
Shock tolerant heavy-duty encoder insulated to 2.5 kV
This edited article come from encoder manufacturer Leine & Linde It’s sometimes the small modules such as rotary encoders in production equipment that make it necessary to shutdown a plant for their replacement in case of faults. This results in enormous costs, often way out of proportion to their size. In the windpower industry, revenue…
No-drift absolute gaging package
The Acanto Absolute Length Gage with EnDat 2.2 has the benefits of an optical encoder and solves many of the problems of different length gages. Quality managers will not have to worry about gages drifting, linearity over the entire measuring range, or referencing upon startup. The device does not drift over time nor does it…
Absolute encoder well suited for electric motors
Recent absolute, inductive rotary encoder. Called the ECI 119, this encoder sets itself apart with a low profile (height of 19 mm, outside diameter 92 mm) and large through shaft (50, 38, or 30 mm), making it well suited for electric motors in many applications. The Heidenhain ECI 119 is a single turn, absolute encoder…
Low-profile encoders good for small motors
Low profile incremental rotary encoders with block commutation tracks are especially suitable for use in small-dimensioned servo motors. These rotary encoders of the Heidenhain 1000 and 1100 series come equipped with an industry-standard 35-mm diameter housing. The encoders distinguish themselves by a short overall length and modern opto-ASIC based photoelectric scanning with integrated interpolation. Thanks…
Precise position measurements
EIB 741 is an external interface box for precise position measurements. This network-capable measuring device removes the requirement of a PC interface card usually necessary when connecting measurement apparatus to an industrial PC or laptop. The EIB 741 works well at inspection stations and multipoint inspection apparatuses as well as for mobile data acquisition, such as…
An open linear encoder
An open linear encoder (no housing on scale) with a built-in mounting control is available. The MS 25 encoder uses a tricolored LED at the reading head letting the user gage whether or not the mounting and subsequent measurement readings are optimal. The unit is available in North America through parent company Heidenhain Corp. Common…
Encoder tolerates heat, vibration, and shock
The Extreme 1000 series provides encoders for severe environments. The measurement and function range on this Leine & Linde encoder (Available in the U.S. from Heidenhain Corp., meets requirements of industries such as wind, steel, crane, and mining machinery. In these applications, the encoder is exposed to extreme mechanical stress, vibrations, shock, and high temperatures.…