Linear encoder offers 0.1mm resolution
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SICK (UK) product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Mar 16, 2007
In operation, the KH53's read head determines the absolute position of the crane or vehicle using non-contact scanning of permanent magnets.
The KH53 absolute linear encoder system from Sick, is now available in a new Advanced version that offers a position resolution of 0.1mm with an increased mounting tolerance +/- 20mm.
Capable of operating in harsh conditions, the KH53 Advanced is available in two variants with measurement lengths up to 54 and 548m respectively.
Typical applications include crane position detection, in handling and warehousing systems, or the detection of rail-mounted vehicles - in both indoor and outdoor environments.
In operation, the KH53's read head determines the absolute position of the crane or vehicle using non-contact scanning of permanent magnets.
During manufacture, the individual magnets, referred to as measuring elements, are fixed inside aluminium profiles that are approximately 2m long - with the separation distance between each magnet being unique.
Furthermore, the position of the magnets is within each measuring element, with a code identifying how the magnets have been installed and in which order the measuring element should be mounted.
Once the measuring elements are fitted in the application, the distance between each magnet is not repeated over the whole length of travel.
This magnet separation is then identified by the Read head's magneto-resistive sensors - the result being the accurate calculation of the absolute linear position.
In the case of the new KH53 Advanced, the nominal separation between the Read head and measuring element is 55mm with a tolerance of +/- 20mm - twice the tolerance of the standard KH53.
This increased mounting tolerance ensures that positions are reliably detected even if the distance between the Read head and the measurement elements vary to a greater extent - in applications with harsh environmental conditions or on older installations with worn wheels or bent rails.
With its non-contact technology, the KH53 Advanced system is completely free of wear.
If necessary, the robust measurement elements can be installed under the floor of the drive path to protect them from mechanical damage.
A reference run is not required when the plant is started up - due to the absolute position determination.
Hostile conditions and high accuracy do not normally go hand in hand, but with the KH53 Advanced, Sick|Stegmann has shattered the myth that hostile environments have to sacrifice positional accuracy.
With the KH53 already installed in multiple applications Worldwide, the Advanced model has raised the benchmark yet again, once more confirming Sick|Stegmann's position at the forefront of this incredibly demanding market place.
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