MINISCALE
Miniature guideway with integrated measuring system – “all in one“
MINISCALE is based on the proven miniature guideway MINIRAIL. Consequently,
the guidance-technical specifications of MINISCALE also comply with MINIRAIL.
Specifications

Resolution
1 μm
Accuracy
up to 30 mm = +/- 4 μm (+/- 3 μm upon request)
up to 300 mm = +/- 10 μm
Repeat accuracy
unidirectional = +/- 1 μm
bidirectional = +/- 2 μm
Measuring scale
diffraction grating 40 μm
max. length 300 mm
Rail
width in mm 7, 9, 12, 15 and 14, 18, 24, 42
quality classification G1
preload classification V1
length max. 600 mm
Speed
max. 5 m/s
Acceleration
max. 300 m/s² (30 g)
Sensor
lifetime 100’000 h MTTF (mean time to failure)
Electrical connection
5 VDC +/- 5 % @20 mA
Output signal
CMOS/TTL (RS-422 compatible)
Interface
flexible PCB with 10-pin ZIF-connector (1 mm grating pitch).
Total length 67 mm, permissible bending radius > 1 mm
RoHS compatible
yes
EMV
corresponding to standard EN 61000-6 (EEC/89/336)
Protection classification
IP 60
Environmental influences
operating temperature: 0° to 70° C (32° to 158° F)
storage temperature: -20° to 100° C (-4° to 212° F)
humidity: 10 % - 90 % (non-condensing)
magnetism: no influence
vacuum: not possible
clean room: clean room classification ISO 5 (acc. to ISO 14644-1)
elec. charging: ESD-protection required
Guiding and measuring in the smallest of spaces
MINISCALE is ideal for applications where space is limited and a high precision and process security is required.
The most common areas of application for MINISCALE are:
- Biotechnology
- Semiconductor equipment
- Laboratory automation
- Medical equipment
- Metrology
- Micro-automation
- Surface finishing
- Optical industry
- Robotics, pick & place
Benefits and Advantages
- Less effort for engineering
- Less work for installation and adjustment
- Consistent accuracy
- High durability







