The MINIRAIL profile rail guides with the integrated MINISCALE PLUS distance measuring system convince through precision and robustness. The measurement takes place directly during the machining process, which significantly reduces the Abbe error. This product was developed for high speeds and accelerations during operation. They are used in various high-tech sectors.
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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.
MINISCALE PLUS combines the proven MINIRAIL profile rail guide with an integrated distance measuring system in a compact assembly. The range includes eight rail widths (size 7–42), combinable with all carriage sizes. MINISCALE PLUS is consistently accurate and reliable. The measurement is performed directly during the machining process, which significantly reduces the Abbe error.
The system operates using optical measurement technology and detects the position in a non-contact manner directly during the motion process. A scale laser-engraved into the rail is read by a sensor in the carriage. The resolution is 100 nm. Reference marks on the rail enable reproducible zero position referencing. The system provides analog or digital output signals.
MINISCALE PLUS was developed for high speeds and accelerations and is particularly suitable for applications with limited installation space:
Medical and laboratory automation: Pipetting, analysis and diagnostic devices
Semiconductor industry: Bonding systems, inspection systems
Optics and metrology: Focusing units, microscopy stages
Robotics and micro-automation: Pick-and-place applications
The combination of guideway and distance measuring system in a single product saves space in the machine layout and reduces assembly time. Sensor and scale are protected from contamination due to their shielded position. Simply "Plug & Play".
The MINISCALE PLUS system has the advantage that the measuring sensor is directly integrated into the carriage, eliminating the need for additional installation space. A separate length measuring system is not required, which significantly reduces design effort. Additionally, adjusting the position measuring system is unnecessary, as the system operates as a Plug and Play solution.
Measurement is performed by a scale embedded in the rail surface with a division period of 100 μm. Two LEDs illuminate this structured surface, creating bright and dark fields. The sensor detects these optical signals and converts them into electrical signals, which are then processed in the interface module.
The interface module is required to convert the raw signals provided by the sensor into standardized output signals. Both analog and digital interface modules are available, offered in four different designs.
In an incremental measuring system, a reference mark is used to determine a fixed zero point. This mark is placed on the reference track next to the incremental track and is also detected by the sensor.
The reference marks can be placed in any number and at any position along the reference track, as long as they are synchronized with the scale. The minimum distance between marks is 1.5 mm, and a distance of at least 2 mm should be maintained from the end of the incremental track.
The MINISCALE PLUS system offers a standard resolution of 0.1 μm, with optional resolutions of 1 μm or 10 μm. At a resolution of 0.1 μm, the system guarantees a unidirectional accuracy of ±0.1 μm and a bidirectional accuracy of ±0.2 μm.
The system offers two types of output signals: an analog variant (1 Vpp at 120 Ω) and a digital variant (TTL, compliant with RS 422 standard).
If the interface module cannot be placed directly at the sensor, an extension set can be used. A flexible flat cable (FFC) is used between the sensor and the interface module, available in lengths of 250 mm, 400 mm, or 600 mm. An adapter board is supplied with the extension cable.
The MINISCALE PLUS system has the advantage that the measuring sensor is directly integrated into the carriage, eliminating the need for additional installation space. A separate length measuring system is not required, which significantly reduces design effort. Additionally, adjusting the position measuring system is unnecessary, as the system operates as a Plug and Play solution.
Measurement is performed by a scale embedded in the rail surface with a division period of 100 μm. Two LEDs illuminate this structured surface, creating bright and dark fields. The sensor detects these optical signals and converts them into electrical signals, which are then processed in the interface module.
The interface module is required to convert the raw signals provided by the sensor into standardized output signals. Both analog and digital interface modules are available, offered in four different designs.
In an incremental measuring system, a reference mark is used to determine a fixed zero point. This mark is placed on the reference track next to the incremental track and is also detected by the sensor.
The reference marks can be placed in any number and at any position along the reference track, as long as they are synchronized with the scale. The minimum distance between marks is 1.5 mm, and a distance of at least 2 mm should be maintained from the end of the incremental track.
The MINISCALE PLUS system offers a standard resolution of 0.1 μm, with optional resolutions of 1 μm or 10 μm. At a resolution of 0.1 μm, the system guarantees a unidirectional accuracy of ±0.1 μm and a bidirectional accuracy of ±0.2 μm.
The system offers two types of output signals: an analog variant (1 Vpp at 120 Ω) and a digital variant (TTL, compliant with RS 422 standard).
If the interface module cannot be placed directly at the sensor, an extension set can be used. A flexible flat cable (FFC) is used between the sensor and the interface module, available in lengths of 250 mm, 400 mm, or 600 mm. An adapter board is supplied with the extension cable.
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 MR | | | | | |||||
| 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 | |
The selected size can be configured and is available in all common data formats Please click on the appropriate size combination to start downloading.
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