RLI20-P laser encoder interface for Panasonic
Brand: Renishaw | Category: Nanotechnology
The RLI20-P links a Renishaw laser encoder system to a Panasonic MINAS A5 series controller. It takes the 1 Vpp analogue quadrature signals from the laser encoder and passes them through a high speed interpolator before outputting an incremental position reading in RS485 format. The internal position update rate is 100 MHz and the sub divisional error contribution is quoted as ±0.5 nm.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Controller compatibility | Panasonic controller |
| Analogue input | 1 Vpp quadrature |
| Position output | Incremental position in RS-485 format |
| Internal position update rate | 100 MHz |
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