Incremental linear encoder ATOM™ RKLF

opticalnon-contactanalog

What is ATOM? ATOM is Renishaw's miniature non-contact optical incremental linear and rotary encoder system. Its innovative design combines miniaturisation with leading-edge signal stability, dirt immunity and reliability. This combination is unique in the market place and represents a significant advance in the performance and reliability of miniature encoders. ATOM is supplied in hi-flex cable and flexible-printed circuit (FPC) variants with either 20 µm or 40 µm scale options. A range of interfaces is available including the standard Ri, a high-performance Ti and the compact open ACi interface. What is RKLF scale? RKLF is a narrow, low profile stainless steel tape scale featuring 20 µm and 40 µm pitch incremental graduations and customer selectable reference marks. It is accurate to ±5 µm/m and available in lengths up to 10 metres (> 10 m on request). The RKLF is mastered to the machine substrate giving improved metrological performance when the scale ends are rigidly fixed to the substrate. The flexible RKLF40 scale is also suitable for partial arc measurement where the small cross-sectional area allows it to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm.