#Product Trends
Guided linear encoder also available with CANopen now
SMAG encoder is offered with CANopen interface in addition to the SSI interface now. CAN interface complies with the “Device Profile for encoders” Class 2 and meets the “CIA Draft Standard 301” and the “CIA Draft Standard 406”. Thus it provides the complete set of CANopen functions including full programmability and comprehensive diagnostic information.
Among the benefits of the CANopen communication:
position and velocity readout;
scaling function;
preset and offset values;
counting direction;
limit switches;
software settable baud rate and node ID;
extended diagnostics;
CANopen certified cables and connectors.
The physical resolution is 5 µm but, as stated, it can be freely scaled according to needs. Typical application fields for SMAG encoder are wood working machinery, bending machines, presses, hydraulic cylinders and a variety of positioning and format changeover tasks both automatic and manual.
