Incremental linear encoder ATOM DX™ RKLF

opticalnon-contactdigital output

What is ATOM DX? The ATOM DX encoder series is Renishaw's smallest incremental optical encoder with digital output direct from the readhead. It provides positional feedback, onboard interpolation and filtering optics all in a miniature package. Detailed diagnostic information can be accessed by using the optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi‑100 and ADT View software for in‑field diagnostics, fault finding and to aid optimisation of encoder set-up in even the most demanding applications. The ATOM DX encoder also offers resolutions down to 2.5 nm with a wide range of configurations. ATOM DX is supplied in cabled and top exit variants with either 20 µm or 40 µm scale options. 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.