Optical angle encoder
The RESM optical angle encoder, the first in the Signum line of intelligent encoders, delivers speeds to more than 3,600 rev/min.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Accuracy to ±0.5 arc-sec with resolution and repeatability to 0.02 arc-sec
- Intelligent signal processing delivers high reliability and ultra-low cyclic error
- Auto-phase bidirectional optical reference mark
RENISHAW INC.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
(847) 286-9953
www.renishaw.com
Circle 130
Chip-level communication
The Motionnet System is a chip-level communication system that supplies 20-Mbps serial commutation.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Consists of a center device (G9001) and three local devices: I/O (G9002), PCL motion controller (G9003), and CPU emulation (G9004)
- G9001 controls up to 64 local devices
- G9002 has four 8-bit ports per device
- G9003 outputs 5 Mpps to control stepper or digital servomotors
- G9004 operates in either CPU emulation or message communication mode; has 8 and 16-bit CPU interfaces
NIPPON PULSE AMERICA INC.
Radford, Va.
(540) 633-1677
www.nipponpulse.com
Circle 132
Vision inspection system
The F270 vision system delivers an optimum inspection speed of 5,000 parts/min.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Uses two CPUs with up to four high-speed cameras, two independent triggers, and dual real-time position compensation ASICs
- Captures images in 8 to 16 msec in field or frame mode
- Multiple cameras allow target inspection from multiple views or at different processing stages
- Dual CPUs let two targets be simultaneously inspected
- Suitable for high-speed processing lines, such as canning and other packaging applications
OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC
Schaumburg, Ill.
(866) 886-6766
www.info.omron.com
Circle 131
Roller pinion system
The Precision Roller Pinion System maintains accurate positioning at speeds as high as13.7 ft/sec.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Pinion consists of bearing-supported rollers that move smoothly along the face of each tooth
- Quiet operation
- Low-friction design doesn't create heat or wear on components
NEXEN GROUP INC.
Vadnais Heights, Minn.
(800) 843-7445
www.nexengroup.comCircle 133