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ATOM linear encoder system
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Maximum recommended axis length 1m for 20μm systems.
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The scale and end clamps must be installed following the installation process, see page 17 and page 21.
RKLF scale specications
Material
Hardened and tempered martensitic stainless steel tted with a self-adhesive backing tape.
Form (H×W)
0.15mm × 6mm (including adhesive)
Scale pitch
20μm and 40μm
Reference mark
Auto-phase optical reference mark repeatable to unit of resolution throughout specied speed and temperature range.
Customer de-selectable reference marks at 50mmspacing.
Reference mark in the centre of scale for lengths<100mm.
Accuracy (at 20°C)
RKLF20-S / RKLF40H-S
RKLF40-S
±5μm/m
±15μm/m
Coefcient of thermal expansion (at 20°C)
Matches that of substrate material when scale ends xed byepoxy mounted end clamp.
Length
20mm to 1m in 10mm increments
1m to 10m in 1m increments
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Mass
4.6g/m
End xing
Epoxy mounted end clamps (A-9523-4015)
RGG-2 two part epoxy adhesive (A-9531-0342)
Scale end movement typically <1μm
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