The HEIDENHAIN Encoder is a precision measuring device that measures the angle, velocity and position of machine motion. It is widely used in industrial robots, CNC machine tools, automated production lines and other fields. HEIDENHAIN provides users with a large number of highly individual solutions for linear and angular metrology, fully reflecting their superior competitiveness. This includes measuring and testing equipment they design and develop for global standards laboratories, angle encoders for astronomical telescopes and satellite receiving antennas.

With years of cooperation with HEIDENHAIN China, our Ostbridge team are very familiar and professional with all HEIDENHAIN angle encoders, linear encoders and rotary encoders, digital readouts, and CNC controls and application market. No matter your are looking for a stock item or absolute component, or choose a new item to match your equipment, we will be your right choice to cooperate with.

 

1. HEIDENHAIN Brand Introduction
HEIDENHAIN is a Germany-based company founded in 1889. The company manufactures many high-quality encoders, including:
Rotary encoders: Used to measure rotary motion, such as machine tool spindles, motor shafts, etc.
Linear encoders: used to measure linear position changes, such as CNC machine table, robot travel, etc.
Angle encoders: Used to measure changes in angular position, such as positioning and control in the aerospace and defense industries.
CNC controller: used for CNC control of machine tools.
Digital readout system (DRO): used for position display and digitization of processing equipment such as machine tools and milling machines.

HEIDENHAIN encoders have the characteristics of high resolution, high precision and reliability, and are widely used in machine tools, automation, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace and other fields. HEIDENHAIN has always been adhering to the concept of "more precision, more possibilities", and constantly promotes the development and progress of technology.

Models of HEIDENHAIN Products
①ROD426 HEIDENHAIN speed encoder
②Germany HEIDENHAIN RON786C ID355884
③376837-02 HEIDENHAIN rotary encoder incremental
④ERN 1320 1024 (684645-02) incremental encoder
⑤ERN 480 (385486-02) incremental encoder
⑥ HEIDENHAIN encoder 635066-56
⑦Heidenhain 1244624-01 encoder
⑧HEIDENHAIN 1244629-01 encoder
⑨Encoder HEIDENHAIN 10V-30V/HTL/ID 735 117-56 HEIDENHAIN/SN 28 761 189
⑩Encoder HEIDENHAIN EQN 1325.001-2048 B3 5V+-5%ID:312214-16
⑪Probe HEIDENHAIN 383978-01
⑫Encoder HEIDENHAIN ID:336973-70
⑬Connection cable HEIDENHAIN ID:310573-03
⑭Encoder HEIDENHAIN HTL2048 S/R, ERN.1331.062-2048 L9, 10V-30V, SN.30.529 682
⑮ Grating ruler HEIDENHAIN LC483 ML470MM 557647-09
⑯ Mounting plate HEIDENHAIN LC483 ML470MM 571613-09
⑰Encoder HEIDENHAIN RCN727F ID number: 529718-04
⑱ Grating ruler HEIDENHAIN 326799-02
⑲Encoder HEIDENHAIN 605799-08
⑳Long grating ruler HEIDENHAIN LS476 620mm, ID: 329988-2Y; SN: 26718366T

How the HEIDENHAIN Encoder Works
HEIDENHAIN encoders are precision measuring devices for measuring and detecting motion profiles and positions of robots, lathes, linear motion stages, etc. These encoders come in many different types and design features, but their basic working principle is the same.

1. Components of the HEIDENHAIN encoder
HEIDENHAIN encoders generally consist of a position sensor, a scale, a light source and a read head. In principle, the sensor converts the motion track into an electrical signal, and the scale has many fine marks, which are used to represent position and motion information, and the mark information is obtained through the cooperation of the light source and the reading head.

2. Classification of HEIDENHAIN encoders
HEIDENHAIN encoders can be divided into two categories: linear encoders and angle encoders. Linear encoders are used to measure the linear motion of an object, and angular encoders are used to measure the rotational behavior of a device. The working principle of linear encoder is by placing a scale on the transmission lever, this scale can obtain the precise movement trajectory according to the position of the object.

3. Use the HEIDENHAIN encoder to improve accuracy
HEIDENHAIN encoders are widely used in measuring and monitoring tasks, help to improve the motion accuracy of machines and equipment, and provide higher measurement accuracy. Its main application areas include sub-micron three-dimensional measuring machine tools, robots and medical equipment and other fields.

4. What are the advantages of HEIDENHAIN encoder
HEIDENHAIN encoders are high-precision sensors for position detection. It can directly measure the position, velocity and acceleration of an object. It can provide high-precision position detection during complex, high-speed motion. It has the advantages of low error, high resolution, strong anti-interference ability, long life and so on.

1. What is the working principle of HEIDENHAIN encoder?
HEIDENHAIN encoder adopts photoelectric detection technology to convert rotary motion into digital pulse signal output. It consists of a photoelectric code wheel and a photoelectric sensor, and uses the bar grating reflection or raised area around the code wheel to generate pulse signals.

2. Which industries are HEIDENHAIN encoders suitable for?
HEIDENHAIN encoders are widely used in aerospace, machine tools, electronic equipment, automation control, medical equipment and other fields, and are very important for systems that require high-precision control and positioning.

3. What should be paid attention to in the installation and maintenance of HEIDENHAIN encoder?
The installation and maintenance requirements of HEIDENHAIN encoders are very high. When installing, you must ensure the verticality and concentricity of the encoder, and choose a suitable cable to ensure good anti-interference ability. When it comes to maintenance, care needs to be taken to protect the encoder from contaminants such as dust, oil, water, and calibrate it when needed.

In high-precision position detection systems, accurate position information is crucial. With HEIDENHAIN encoders, users can perform high-speed, high-precision position detection and achieve more efficient and reliable production and manufacturing. Through continuous improvement and upgrading of HEIDENHAIN encoders, it will continue to provide support for high-precision control and positioning in the future, and play an increasingly important role in industrial production.

4. How can the HEIDENHAIN encoder improve the accuracy?
In order to improve the accuracy of the HEIDENHAIN encoder, the following measures can be taken:
1. Adopt higher resolution photoelectric code disc;
2. Increase the power of the measurement system;
3. Use higher precision signal processing circuits;
4. Control environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, etc.

5. What is the working temperature range of HEIDENHAIN encoder?
The operating temperature range of HEIDENHAIN encoders is generally between -10°C and +70°C. Special materials and heating/cooling measures are available if higher or lower temperatures are required.

The core components of HEIDENHAIN encoders are photoelectric code discs and photoelectric sensors. A code disc typically consists of a bar and fiducials, while a photoelectric sensor measures the position of an object by detecting reflected or raised areas of the bar. Photoelectric sensors achieve high-precision measurements by mapping a reflective spot into a narrow area.

6. Application scope of HEIDENHAIN encoder
① HEIDENHAIN encoders HEIDENHAIN products and application fields Length gauges, linear encoders, rotary encoders, magnetic encoders and angle encoders in the application field of edge measurement. Timing electronic systems such as lenses and USB circuits or data transmission for edge encoder measurements. CNC control system for milling machines, milling and turning machine tools, drilling machines, boring machines and machining centers.

②ID 574185-03 bearing assembly can dilute the large radial shaft resistance and avoid encoder bearing load. On the encoder side, the bearing assembly has a stub shaft with a diameter of 12 mm, which is suitable for encoders of the ECN/EQN/ERN 400 series with blind hollow shafts. Additional pits for securing the stator coupling are also available. The size of the bearing set flange is exactly the same as that of the ROD 420/430 series product encoder enclosing flange. The bearing assembly needs to be fastened with the threaded hole under the rear end, and can also be fastened with a retrofit flange or a retrofit frame.

③ HEIDENHAIN angle encoders with built-in bearings, ROD angle encoders with split couplings and solid shafts are especially suitable for applications with high shaft output power and large tolerances. The high-precision coupling allows axial movement of more than ±1 mm.

④Heidenhain angle encoder with built-in bearing, hollow shaft and built-in stator coupling, due to the structure and installation of the stator coupling, when the shaft expands angular acceleration, the stator coupling should only dilute the torque caused by bearing friction. The RCN, RON and RPN angle encoders thus have outstanding dynamic performance. For angle encoders with a built-in stator coupling, the system accuracy in the technical parameters already includes the deviation of the coupling.

7. Why do we choose HEIDENHAIN encoder products
① HEIDENHAIN angle encoders can achieve high-precision angle measurement accurate to a few arc seconds. Various design options provide the optimum solution for any application: robust and sealed versions, modular solutions for maximum flexibility in the application, and angle encoder modules with integrated precision bearings. Process reliability and positioning accuracy are thus always perfectly matched to the given scenario.
②HEIDENHAIN is well-versed in many industries. Find solutions from the HEIDENHAIN corporate group for your application. Discuss your requirements with their sales engineers and let their brand support your market success with their broad product portfolio and strong industry expertise.
③Modular angle encoder with optical or magnetic scanning function has various combinations of circular grating scale or grating scale drum and scanning head, so as to provide a perfectly matching solution for your application. Specifications such as interface, precision or diameter can be selected modularly to meet your requirements.
④ The optimal matching combination of angle encoder and integrated high-precision bearing can achieve high measurement and bearing accuracy, extremely high resolution and extremely high repeatability. These encoders also feature easy installation and a compact, low-profile design, not to mention low starting torque for smooth motion.
⑤Linear encoders measure the position of a linear axis without intervening mechanical components. This eliminates a range of potential error sources such as backlash, pitch error or heating of the recirculating ball screw. Where tight positional accuracy and high machining speeds are required, linear encoders are essential.
⑥Discover the unique advantages of HEIDENHAIN solutions, including excellent precision and reliable reproducibility and repeatability. Benefit from reliable processes, dynamic machine performance, simple operation and maximum efficiency.
⑦HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders represent excellent quality, durability and precision, and can provide accurate and reliable position and speed measurement. HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders have been used worldwide for many years due to their high performance and robust, easy-to-install design.