Hello PLCs.net!
I have a sliding table controlled by a servo. The coupling on this servo is not reliable and we need to reteach the positions the table stops on really often. This is currently done by checking the final part and using metrology lab feedback to adjust the table.
I wanted to put a linear encoder, the sensor would be fixed to the base, and the scale to the sliding table.
I was looking at these linear absolute encoders:
www.heidenhain.com/products/linear-encoders/sealed
But they seem to not have an AB interface.
Has anyone worked with similar tech? I tried to use the edge of a prox sensor, but homing using that sensor isn't a long term solution... I would prefer EIP or IOLink, but anything that works, works.
Regards,
-PreLC
I have a sliding table controlled by a servo. The coupling on this servo is not reliable and we need to reteach the positions the table stops on really often. This is currently done by checking the final part and using metrology lab feedback to adjust the table.
I wanted to put a linear encoder, the sensor would be fixed to the base, and the scale to the sliding table.
I was looking at these linear absolute encoders:
www.heidenhain.com/products/linear-encoders/sealed
But they seem to not have an AB interface.
Has anyone worked with similar tech? I tried to use the edge of a prox sensor, but homing using that sensor isn't a long term solution... I would prefer EIP or IOLink, but anything that works, works.
Regards,
-PreLC
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