Tag: Feedback Sensor

Linear Position Sensors for Harsh Environments

Many technologies have limitations when it comes to surviving and operating in harsh environments. A harsh environment can exist due to various factors such as temperature, shock or contamination.  This white paper explores different technologies used in these environments and identifies how they address these various challenges. Click on the link below to download this … Continue reading Linear Position Sensors for Harsh Environments

O.P.S. Encoders from MicroE Systems set a new standard for performance and value

Excellent Performance + Value = O.P.S.™ Encoders MicroE Systems' new O.P.S. optical encoder series advances precision and speed of motion systems and metrology equipment by setting a new standard for performance and value.  Its combination of resolution up to 50nm, fast-installing tape scale, dual optical limits and status LED in the sensor make it the … Continue reading O.P.S. Encoders from MicroE Systems set a new standard for performance and value

High Speed: 10m/s and High Resolution: 1.2 Nanometers from a Miniature Sensor

The new Mercury II™ 6800Si encoder from MicroE Systems achieves ground-breaking speed and resolutions, all with industry-leading small sensor size. The digital SPI-format serial output achieves high speed with high resolution, many times higher than A-quad-B encoders. Linear applications can be up to 10m/s at 1.2nm resolution, and rotary up to 8.2M CPR at 6,000 … Continue reading High Speed: 10m/s and High Resolution: 1.2 Nanometers from a Miniature Sensor