Magnetic Encoder System for Absolute Accuracy of Position
With Drive-Cliq interface, Balluff’s measuring system continuously checks quality and isn’t affected by heat or dirt.
Posted: March 6, 2020
The BML absolute magnetic encoder, part of Balluff’s SGA series, is designed for applications where absolute accuracy of position and end-of-travel is required. Comprehensive diagnostic functions ensure reliable operation and more efficient maintenance. With its Drive-Cliq interface, the Siemens-certified Balluff measuring system integrates into Siemens controller environments.
Plug-and-play installation makes integration with the drive system easy – the controller automatically detects the sensor and its basic settings. The sensor also offers flexibility, allowing the user to leave and re-engage the tape. This opens up simple and economical solutions for demanding applications in the field of automation as well as machine tool building, especially specialty machines.
Because the system works magnetically, it is impervious to temperature change, dirt (from dust and oil, for example), or wear. Thanks to its compact form factor, the measuring system is also easy to integrate into existing applications, even in tight mounting conditions. The generous read distance of 1.3 mm makes installation easier.
In practical operation, continuous plausibility checking ensures high reliability, since the system consistently checks the measurement quality. Automatic condition monitoring checks the signal quality and, using the controller, is a convenient way to evaluate the function reserve.
Status LEDs and diagnostic functions ensure reliable operation and more efficient maintenance.
The linear measuring system is suitable for both long measuring lengths up to 48 meters as well as for applications requiring high precision – with an accuracy of up to ± 12μm and a resolution of 1μm, the measuring system meets these requirements. The system is also simple to retrofit.
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