Encoder suits linear motor applications.
Press Release Summary:
Linear Motor Encoder (LME), available in 1 and 5 µm resolutions, uses proven magnetic tape technology and is impervious to dirt, moisture, and grime. Read head includes interpolation circuitry and reference mark, and cable is direct to drive with no interpolation box or connector. Encoder installs with non-critical alignment and is offered on Trilogy linear motor positioners and actuators.
Original Press Release:
LME Encoders for Linear Motor Applications
Webster, TX - Trilogy Systems now offers a low cost, simple to use Linear Motor Encoder (LME) developed for use in demanding high speed applications.
The LME was specifically designed for the high speeds, high accelerations, and millions of cycles found in linear motor applications. Available in 1um (0.00004) and 5um (0.002) resolutions the LME has the smallest read head in it's class. The read head also includes the interpolation circuitry and reference mark so it's cable is direct to the drive, with no interpolation box or connector. And the LME's cable has been proven in tens of thousands of linear motor applications with rolling cable tracks and small bend radii.
The LME not only runs fast it also installs fast, with very forgiving non-critical alignment. Gaps are typically 100% to 600% greater than optical encoders with the same resolution. The LME uses proven magnetic tape technology and is impervious to dirt, moisture, and grime.
Trilogy now offers LME encoders as standard on all Trilogy linear motor positioners and actuators. LME's are in stock and are also available from your local Trilogy distributor as a component for high speed belt applications.
About Trilogy Systems
Trilogy Systems, with corporate headquarters located in Webster, Texas, and founded in 1987, is the largest manufacture of linear motors in North America. Their unique, patented designs, makes their linear motors successful in applications that require are high speed, high acceleration, over millions of cycles. Trilogy Linear Motors can be found in the semiconductor, electrical assembly, metrology, hard drive automation, industrial automation, packaging and medical pharmaceutical equipment industries.
For the location of the nearest Trilogy office or additional technical information visit www.Trilogysystems.com or contact Jack Marsh, Senior Staff Engineer at 281-226-7750
