Renishaw: ATOM DX Encoder System readhead A4L0Y00Z10F

The ATOM DX™ encoder series is Renishaw’s smallest incremental optical encoder with digital output direct from the readhead, providing positional feedback, onboard interpolation, and filtering optics all in a miniature package.

ATOM DX incorporates the market proven filtering optical system of the ATOM™ encoder series, and integrates Renishaw’s high-performance interpolation technology, reducing system size and removing the need for additional adaptors and interfaces. This makes ATOM DX suitable for the most space constrained applications where performance cannot be compromised.

Constructed with Renishaw’s integrated set-up LED for an intuitive and simple installation process based on the well-established auto-calibration routine, ATOM DX is ready to install straight from the box. It is compatible with the optional ADTi-100 Advanced Diagnostic Tool and ADT View software to give in-depth advanced diagnostic information to aid optimisation of encoder installation and in-field fault finding to satisfy the most demanding motion control applications.

ATOM DX can be used with the ATOM series of linear, partial arc and rotary scales to meet most application requirements.

Features:

• Miniature, all-in-one, digital output optical encoder with resolutions down to 2.5 nm

• Class leading signal stability and dirt immunity due to filtering optics

• Long-term stability provided by integral Auto Gain Control (AGC) and Auto Offset Control (AOC)

• Low sub-divisional error (SDE) and jitter

• Integrated set-up LED for ease of installation

• Maximum speed up to 20 m/s (3.63 m/s @ 0.1 μm resolution)

• Available in 20 µm and 40 µm scale pitch versions

• Range of high accuracy linear, partial arc and rotary scales with auto-phase bi-directional optical reference mark

• Optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 to optimize set-up and assist with system diagnostics

• Available in two variants; cabled and top exit, for the most demanding space constrained installations