The SAL-S40N encoder is a new absolute encoder family introduced by Nikon. It comes with a SAL-S40ASB01 head, an AFU-S40-MPM signal conditioner, cables and connector as shown in Figure 1.

The SAL-S40N is one of the first encoder in its size and class that is offered as an open type encoder. Under this configuration, the encoder and scale are separate, allowing customers to build their own unique configuration.

SAL-S40N encoder’s technology is based on Nikon’s successful absolute rotary encoders, which serve many of the industrial robotics and automotive industries.

The SAL-S40N encoder obtains a slightly better than 60 nm resolution and has a 32 mm measurement range.

The SAL-S40N encoder interface specifies and uses its own proprietary A-format interface (#1 market share in Japan).  The A-format interface allows simple and quick connection and is supported by NanoWave’s MPM300-OEM controller.

Combined with MPM300’s USB interface, the A-format interface will greatly minimize development time interfacing an encoder to a PC and other off-the-shelf motion control boards.

MPM300

FEATURES

  • Nikon M-series one track absolute encoder technology with 58.59375nm  resolution.
  • Battery backup is not necessary to remember position information.
  • Easy-to-install reflection type micro head (8.2×12.7×25.0mm).
  • Nikon A-format output / industry standard for rotary encoder.

SAL_S40N

 

 

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