inductive encoders

Midi IncOder with
Field Calibration

Novanta’s inductive encoders are capable of operating under the harshest conditions without compromising any accuracy.

Overview & Features Specifications Documentation

Overview

  • Non-contact technology for high reliability in extreme environments
  • Proven in medical, industrial, aerospace, & field robotics applications
  • Over 500 million product configuration options available

Mechanical Specifications

Specification Value
Stator OD 75 – 300 mm
Rotor ID 35 – 260 mm
Height 16.5 mm
Rotor Mass 50 – 235 g
Stator Mass 83 – 390 g
Nominal Axial Gap 1.1 mm
Axial Gap Tolerance ±0.1 mm
Radial Offset Tolerance 0.1 mm
Material PCB – FR4, Housings – SurTec650 Finish or Anodized Aluminum Alloy

General Specifications

Specification Value
Measurement Absolute
Max Resolution 21 – 22 bits
Max. Speed for Angle Measurement 10–16 bits = 6000 rpm; 18 bits = 1800 rpm; 19 bits = 900 rpm
Accuracy ±20 to ±10 arcseconds
Internal Position Update Period < 0.1 milliseconds
Thermal Drift Coefficient < 0.5 ppm/K Full-Scale
Max Speed for Angle Measurement 6,000 – 10,000 rpm
Max Speed 10,000 rpm
Country of Manufacture UK

Electrical Specifications (Serial Output)

Specification Value
Communications SSI, BiSS-C, Asynch serial, SPI, ABZ
Data Outputs RS422 (for absolute protocols)
Power Supply 4.5 – 32 VDC
Current Consumption < 100 mA (typically < 75mA)
Connector Harwin Data Mate Vertical Plug 10 Way or Integral Cable

ABZ Interface Specifications

Specification Value
Measurement Incremental with Z-reference
Max Resolution 19 bits
Max. Speed for Angle Measurement 18 bits = 1,800rpm, 19bits = 900rpm

Environmental Specifications

Specification Value
Shock 100g for 11ms (IEC 60068-2-27)
Extended Shock (Extended Option "G") 350g for 6ms (IEC 60068-2-27)
Vibration 20g for 10-2000Hz (IEC 60068-2-6 20g), DEF STAN 00-35 : Part 3 : Issue 4 Test M1 Vibration, A24 & A25 – Heavy Tracked Vehicles
Extended Vibration (Extended Option "G") 80g for 10-2000Hz (IEC 60068-2-6 20g)
EMC Radiation Susceptibility (Installed) Complies with IEC 61000-6-2 – suitable for fitment in harsh EMC environments
EMC Radiated Emissions (Installed) Complies with IEC 61000-6-4 – suitable for fitment adjacent to EMI sensitive devices
Operating Temp. –45°C to +85 °C
Extended Temp -60°C to +85°C or -45 to +105°C
Storage Temp. –55°C to +105°C (–60°C to +105°C for Cold Temp option)
Temperature Shock: MIL-STD-810G, Method 503.5, Procedure I-B (T1=-40 °C, T2=55 °C.)
IP Rating – Rotor & Stator IP67 (Installed with mechanically protected connector or A-FFL1, AFL4 or A-FFL5 Product Options)
IP Rating – Connector IP50 (AC1 or RFC1-4 & RFC7-14 Product Option)
Humidity RH 0-99% as standard
Additional Tests Salt Fog, Bio Hazards, Induced Dust & Sand, Mechanical Impact Resistance

Field Calibration Application Note

View Field Calibration User Manual

Midi IncOder – Field Calibration

Cables & Accessories

Novanta’s proven solutions have been purposely designed with specific applications in mind. Fins a selection of our recommended solutions below.

0.25m IncOder CORE Cable

0.5m IncOder CORE Cable

10m 10-way Cable

10m 8-way Cable

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