At this year’s Control trade show, HEIDENHAIN will be presenting new length gauges of the ACANTO Series. They are characterized by absolute position value formation and are ideal for use in production-related metrology, at multipoint inspection apparatuses and in automated inspection equipment. The product is based on the optical scanning of absolute graduations, which permits high accuracy at high resolution and linearity over the entire measuring length. The technology behind the scanning in the ACANTO is similar to the optical scanning in absolute rotary encoders, which have proven themselves for years.
The EnDat 2.2 interface, which is well known in the absolute HEIDENHAIN encoders, offers a convenient status request function and diagnostic capabilities, makes it possible to quickly put a system into operation, and permits high clock frequency. During commissioning, the device data can be read out over the EnDat 2.2 interface for self-configuration; during operation, valuation numbers permit diagnostics on the quality of the incremental and absolute tracks. In addition, OEM-specific information can be saved in the length gauge’s memory.
ACANTO length gauges are available for measuring lengths of 12 mm and 30 mm and provide IP 64 protection for use in manufacturing environments. The innovative sleeve bearing technology enables the length gauge to operate with low wear and friction.
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH develops and manufactures linear and angle encoders, rotary encoders, digital readouts, and numerical controls for demanding positioning tasks. HEIDENHAIN products are used primarily in high-precision machine tools as well as in plants for the production and processing of electronic components.
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Contact for journalists:
Frank Muthmann
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
83292 Traunreut, GERMANY
Tel.: +49 8669 31-2188
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