The MINIRAIL profiled linear guideways with the MINISCALE PLUSintegrated distance measuring system features impressive precision and robustness. This product was developed for high speeds and accelerations in the work process. Its applications can be found in a variety of high-tech areas.
MINISCALE PLUS is based on the proven miniature guideway MINIRAIL. Consequently, the guidance-technical specifications of MINISCALE PLUS also comply with MINIRAIL.
The range includes eight rail widths which can be combined with up to four carriage sizes.
Resolution
0.1 μm
Accuracy
to 1000 mm = +/- 5 μm
Repeat accuracy
unidirectional = +/- 0.1 μm
bidirectional = +/- 0.2 μm
Dimensional scale
pitch 100 μm
max. length 1000 mm (the maximum length depends in the width of the respective rail)
Coefficient of expansion 11.7 x 10-6K-1
Rail
width in mm 7, 9, 12, 15 and 14, 18, 24, 42
accuracy classes G1
preload classification V1
max. length 1000 mm (the maximum length depends in the width of the respective rail)
Speed
5 m/s analog
3.2 m/s digital
Acceleration
max. 300 m/s² (30 g)
Supply voltage
5 V DC +/- 5 % @70 mA
Output signal
Analog: 1 Vpp (at 120 Ω)
Digital: TTL in accordance with RS 422 standard
Sensor interface
flexible PCB with 9-pin ZIF-connector (0.5 mm grating pitch).
Total length 75 mm, permissible bending radius > 2 mm
Interface module
Interface module with D-Sub 9 connector
RoHS compatible
yes
EMV
corresponding to standard EN 61000-6
Environmental influences
operating temperature: -40° to 80° C (-40° to 176° F)
storage temperature: -40° to 100° C (-40° to 212° F)
humidity: 10 % - 70 % (non-condensing)
vacuum: on request
clean room: clean room classification ISO 7 or ISO 6 (acc. to ISO 14644-1)
elec. charging: ESD-protection required
Digital and analog measuring systems enable precise linear motion and maintain the tightest tolerances
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| Type AMSA 3B | Type AMSD 3B | Type AMSA 4B | Type AMSD 4B | Type AMSABS 3B | Type AMSABS 4B | Type AMSA 3L | Type MINISCALE PLUS | Type MINISLIDE MSQscale | |
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| Usable with MONORAIL BM | | | | ||||||
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| Usable with MSQ | |
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| Rail width in mm | Carriage | Version |
| MN 7 | MNNS SCP 7 | short |
| MNN SCP 7 | standard | |
| MNNL SCP 7 | long | |
| MNNXL SCP 7 | extra long | |
| MN 9 | MNNS SCP 9 | short |
| MNN SCP 9 | standard | |
| MNNL SCP 9 | long | |
| MNNXL SCP 9 | extra long | |
| MN 12 | MNNS SCP 12 | short |
| MNN SCP 12 | standard | |
| MNNL SCP 12 | long | |
| MNNXL SCP 12 | extra long | |
| MN 15 | MNNS SCP 15 | short |
| MNN SCP 15 | standard | |
| MNNL SCP 15 | long | |
| MNNXL SCP 15 | extra long | |
| MN 14 | MNN SCP 14 | standard |
| MNNL SCP 14 | long | |
| MN 18 | MNN SCP 18 | standard |
| MNNL SCP 18 | long | |
| MN 24 | MNN SCP 24 | standard |
| MNNL SCP 24 | long | |
| MN 42 | MNN SCP 42 | standard |
| MNNL SCP 42 | long | |
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