Exposed linear encoders

Exposed linear encoders consist of a scale or scale tape and a scanning head. Their photoelectric scanning method is touch-free and wear-free, detecting graduation lines just micrometers in width and producing output signals with very short signal periods. 

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LIC 4100 series

  • Absolute linear encoders
  • High accuracy and large measuring lengths
  • Different mounting options
  • Graduation on glass, steel tape, or glass-ceramic
  • Available with functional safety
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LIC 4100 V series

  • Absolute linear encoders
  • For high-vacuum applications
  • High accuracy and long measuring lengths
  • Different mounting options
  • Graduation on glass, steel tape, or glass-ceramic
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LIC 3100 series

  • Absolute linear encoders
  • High accuracy and long measuring lengths
  • Various mounting options
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LIC 2100 series

  • Absolute linear encoders
  • Wide mounting tolerances
  • For simple applications
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LIP 300 series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • Very high accuracy
  • Very short signal periods
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LIP 6000 series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • Very high accuracy
  • High traversing speeds
  • Large measuring lengths
  • For tight installation spaces
  • Limit switch and homing track
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LIP 6000 Dplus series

  • Incremental linear encoder
  • Diagonal graduations at ±45 °
  • High traversing speeds
  • Long measuring lengths
  • Interface: EnDat 3
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LIP 200 series

  • Incremental linear encoder
  • Very high accuracy
  • Very short signal periods 
  • High traversing speeds
  • Large measuring lengths
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LIF 400 series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • Very high accuracy
  • Convenient adhesive fastening for scale 
  • Limit switch and homing track
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LIF 400 V series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • For high-vacuum applications
  • Very high accuracy 
  • Limit switch and homing track
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LIDA 400 series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • High accuracy and large measuring lengths
  • Different mounting options
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LIDA 200 series

  • Incremental linear encoders
  • Wide mounting tolerances
  • For simple applications
  • Easy installation with integrated signal-quality indicator
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PP 281 two-coordinate encoder

  • PP 281 incremental two-coordinate encoder
  • Wide-surface phase grating structure on graduation carrier
  • High-accuracy position measurement within plane
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