IMAX Absolute measuring system Auto-referencing Linear Absolute Encoder for larger distances

The IMAX series is a pseudo-absolute magnetic length measuring system. Pseudo-absolute means that the absolute code must be read in by a single movement process after switching on and the device operates from this point in time as an absolute measuring device. With a small sensor head length of only 50 mm, IMAX enables absolute measurement over a measuring length of 1048 m (CANopen) or 262 m (SSI).

  • Resolution 1 mm, repeat accuracy ± 1 mm
  • With a possible measuring length up to 1048 m ideal for applications in storage and conveyor technology
  • CANopen interface
  • Robust housing (IP67)
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Mechanical DATA

Measuring principlepseudo-absolute (auto-referencing)
Repeat accuracy± 1 increment
System accuracy in µm at 20 °C

± (1250 + 20 x L), L= measuring length in meters

Distance sensor/ tapemax. 1.8 mm
Sensor housing materialABS plastic
Housing dimensions
(L x W x H)
50 x 12 x 25 mm
Compatible magnetic tapeCANopen:
AB20-80-10-1-R-17 (adhesive mounting), AB20-80-10-1-R-D-17-BK80 (rail mounting), AB20-80-10-1-R-D-17-BK100 (rail mounting)
SSI:
AB20-80-10-1-R-15 (adhesive mounting), AB20-80-10-1-R-D-15-BK80 (rail mounting), AB20-80-10-1-R-D-15-BK100 (rail mounting)
Pole pitch8 mm
Magnetic tape codingCANopen: 17 bit / SSI: 15 bit
 Max. measuring lengthCANopen: 1024 m / SSI: 262 m
Type of connectionopen cable ends, optionally with connector
Sensor cable1.5 m standard length,  others on request, drag chain suitable
Sensor cable bending radiusmin. 60 mm
Weightapprox. 40g without cable, cable: approx. 60g/m

ELEcTRICal DatA

Power supply voltage10 ... 30 VDC
Residual ripple< 10 %
current consumoptionmax. 150 mA
InterfacesCANopen (DS406) / SSI (Gray or binary)
Resolution1 mm
Max. operating speed

4 m/s

Environmental conditions

Storage temperature-25 ... +85 °C
Operating temperature-10 ... +70 °C, -25 ... +85 °C on request
Humidity95 %, non-condensing
Protection classIP67

FLYER

Flyer IMAX

OPERATION MANUAL

IMAX