A7.2 - LinACE in-axis absolute linear encoder
- Event
- AMA Conferences 2013
2013-05-14 - 2013-05-16
Nürnberg - Band
- Proceedings SENSOR 2013
- Chapter
- A7 - Magnetic Sensors II
- Author(s)
- M. Sivec - RLS Merilna tehnika d.o.o., Komenda (Slovenia)
- Pages
- 149 - 151
- DOI
- 10.5162/sensor2013/A7.2
- ISBN
- 978-3-9813484-3-9
- Price
- free
Abstract
LinACETM is an extremely robust absolute linear cylindrical encoder system designed for integration into micro hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical actuators as a feedback element for position / velocity closed loop applications. The implementation of LinACE technology means progress from indirect position measurement done by a parallel encoder system to direct on-the-spot encoding by the novel in-axis absolute linear system.
The LinACE encoder consists of a sliding encoder readhead module and a solid steel encoder shaft which eliminates the need for a separate measurement system in motion applications, with numerous implications for design, complexity, cost-effectiveness and even feasibility of motion systems requiring accurate absolute position encoding.
The LinACE encoder is the result of an RLS d.o.o. project which has been partly funded by the European Union.