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The range of LD multi-function displays from Lika Electronic offers the greatest level in usability and versatility. They feature a 7-segment graphic display with touch screen and a complete set of plain text, symbols and units. The LED display is bright and provides high contrast readability and also allows the background light to turn red, green or yellow in the event...

SMAH2 bearingless absolute encoder with flexible magnetic belt fits perfectly the largest shafts with diameter up to 2.6 m / 8.53 ft. It is perfect for hardly accessible mounting areas and even in case of retrofitting as installation does not require any disassembly operation. • For shafts with diameter up to 2.6 m / 8.53 ft • Easy mounting on installed shafts (wind ...

IF11 allows an SSI Master to switch data transmission between two SSI encoders. By means of a 24 V CTRL digital commutation signal, SSI telegrams switch from one encoder to the other. An automatic internal synchronisation guarantees a correct information flow at changeover. • Digital switching between two SSI encoders • Automatic internal synchronization of s...

Lika offers a complete choice of Ethernet interfaces, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, and MODBUS TCP. Today the variety of mechanical and electrical options is enriched by the axial connector output configuration. • Both axial and radial connector output configurations • EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, and MODBUS TCP interfac...

AMM is an extensive line-up of optical absolute encoders designed in a kit module. They are distinguished by the small size, the high resolution and the fine accuracy, so they are perfect to be directly integrated into high performance space critical applications according to the latest design trends such as in robotics. They have a very compact and low profile frameles...

I41 incremental rotary encoder is a versatile industrial measuring device. It combines a miniature yet robust housing (up to IP66 on shaft end) with the fine resolution up to 4,096 PPR. It is ideal for constricted spaces in general-purpose industrial applications. • Compact size, flange Ø 40.5 mm (1.594”) • Protection up to IP66 • Range of resolutions up to 4,096 PP...

Miniature optical kit encoders help surgical robots to achieve highly precise control over movements, rotations, and positioning. For such sophisticated applications Lika Electronic has developed a full lineup of high precision optical kit encoders. AMM series PCB-based rotary absolute encoders are designed in a range of shaft diameters ranging from 45 mm down to 6 mm (...

AMM36 modules come in a very compact and low profile frameless package. It has a diameter of 35 mm / 1.378” and a thickness of 20 mm / 0.787”. They are carefully designed to fit directly into motors, robotic systems and OEM applications. The support is made of ABS, but it can be metal for special installations, for example if they can be affected by high temperatures o...

Lika Electronic's modular encoders are compact, flat, lightweight, bearingless, accurate, and can be customized to fit perfectly individual applications. SMAR1 rotary encoder is among the latest innovations. SMAR1 is an off-axis absolute singleturn modular encoder to be paired with an MRA magnetic ring. It is designed in an open PCB (readhead) and an ultra-flat ring w...

In this configuration they offer higher resolution up to 10,000 PPR and higher signal precision for use in high-end applications. • Incremental encoders with digital outputs (NPN, PNP, HTL, TTL, Universal) • Glass disk version and unbreakable disk version • High resolution up to 10,000 PPR and high accuracy • IT65 with US size square flange • I58SK stainless steel...

there are a number of good reasons why designers should appreciate its functional characteristics and so discover that sometimes it can be an excellent answer to measuring needs. • Measuring lengths from 2 m (3.28 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), and more, up to 50 m (164 ft) • Any type of encoder can be integrated: incremental, absolute (first and foremost fieldb...

• Bearingless rotary encoder with dual output (absolute and incremental) • segmented ring for simplified installation in large shaft machinery • IECEx certification for use in hazardous areas • SSI, BiSS and Line Driver interfaces • 14 bit absolute resolution, 4,096 PPR incremental resolution Absolute and incremental + reference interfaces SMLAX rotary encoder is...

The new range of LD multi-function displays from Lika Electronic reaches a higher level in usability and versatility. They feature a totally new touch screen and 7-segment graphic display with a complete set of plain text, symbols and units. The LED display is bright and provides high contrast readability and also allows the background light to turn red, green or yellow...

Thanks to their mechanical and electrical features, they offer several advantages, even in the most advanced automation systems. Here are a couple of valuable solutions picked from our range. • Incremental and absolute range (including Ethernet interfaces) • non contact, virtually wear- and maintenance-free operation • no moving parts • very compact and robust pack...

Requirements for higher servomotor specifications and performance continue to evolve and critical aspects such as accuracy and speed become more and more crucial, in particular when it comes to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Consequently also coupling technology must progress and meet increasing demands. Couplings used in servo systems are often selected d...

For speed and position monitoring on arcs and curved axes Lika Electronic introduces a new version of well-known SMLA absolute encoder. The bearingless encoder is designed to measure travels up to 800 mm / 31.496” on arcs and round surfaces whose diameter is greater than 300 mm / 11.811. It is paired with a flexible magnetic tape that can be easily fixed round the applic...

CB62 encoder is designed to increase the efficiency of modern gearless motors by ensuring accurate and reliable position and speed feedback. Tapered solid shaft and expansion flange make installation easy and secure. Available in both incremental and absolute versions. • For efficient position and speed feedback on gearless motors • space-saving construction ...

As a key player in the manufacturing of encoders with Ethernet and bus technologies, Lika Electronic offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the market, it includes EtherNet/IP. EtherNet/IP is among the most widespread Ethernet-based protocols and is accounted for 11% of the Ethernet/bus global market share, according to the latest HMS survey. In particular it has...

Lika Electronic offers a comprehensive range of miniature rotary encoders with diameters 28 mm (1.1 inch) to 40 mm (1.4 inch) for feedback applications in constricted spaces. It includes both encoder types -incremental and absolute- with optical and magnetic technology and is designed to meet many and varied industrial applications in light to harsh environment condition...

• Flat ring & large through hollow shaft (Ø 80 mm / 3.149”) • Lateral magnetic reading, 16-bit resolution • High protection up to IP69K • For integration into robots, radars, antennas, motors SMAB bearingless absolute encoder + MRAB flat ring combines the advantages of the shaftless design with the benefits of the contactless and wear-free magnetic scanning. It is...

Lika offers a comprehensive range of couplings to meet a variety of solid shaft installations: couplings specific for encoders and motors, flexible couplings, rigid couplings, transmission couplings, electrically insulated couplings, couplings for special environments, etc. What's more, we can provide you with competent advice, so your system can work perfectly in every ...

It is ideally designed for precise position control of demanding applications such as robotic systems, radars and antennas, military installations and advanced industrial machinery in general. • Stainless steel enclosure and large 50 mm / 1.9685" thru-bore shaft • Up to 25 bit singleturn resolution and ±0.005° accuracy • SSI and BiSS C-mode interfaces • Ideally sui...

AMM8A optical and modular encoder is among the latest innovations. • Frameless design with minimum footprint • Multiturn & high-resolution up to 20 x 14 bits • SSI and BiSS C-mode interfaces • Sine Cosine additional track for speed feedback • Designed for robotic systems, motors & OEM applications From robots to cobots Do you have big and heavy robots confined...

• SME53: incremental linear encoder with very high resolution down to 0.08 µm • SME54: incremental linear encoder with programmable resolution 1.25 mm to 0.08 µm • Push-Pull and Line Driver output circuits • Non-contact and wear-free operation, unaffected by dust, oils, liquids Lika Electronic is proud to introduce two great innovations in the range of bearingless ...

XC77 / XAC77 is the high performance incremental, fieldbus and Ethernet encoder family with ATEX certification from Lika Electronic. It combines robustness, accuracy and flexibility for use in hazardous and extreme environments and the roughest applications and is ideally suited for a variety of tricky sectors such as mining industry, iron and steel mills, cranes, port...

The next generation of the best selling encoder from Lika Electronic it's now available! • New up-to-date die-cast aluminium enclosure • improved cable outlet design • more possibilities of fixing plates, on both shaft sides • full compatibility with previous model Lika Electronic redesigns and updates the most popular incremental encoder and launches the next g...

SMAX & SMAZ ensure up to IP69K protection and can safely operate in the harshest environments. • Cost-effective contactless magnetic encoders • Fully encapsulated, up to IP69K protection • SSI, Modbus/RS-485 and analogue interfaces • Measuring length up to 1250 mm / 49.2” SMAX & SMAZ are the magnetic absolute encoders from Lika Electronic engineered to measure s...

The main difference between the models is the encoder input: • IFS-10S/IFS-10SA have one input for safe SIL3/PLe certified sin/cos encoders; • IFS-10/IFS-10A have two multi-function inputs for redundant connection of sin/cos, TTL and HTL encoders and sensors, freely combinable. Both monitors can be equipped with an additional signal splitter providing safe encoder s...

Due to the ever increasing popularization of Ethernet networks and communication protocols in the modern industrial automation systems, the range of Lika Electronic encoders based on Ethernet technology is growing steadily. Following the EtherCAT and Profinet versions, the new POWERLINK series complements Lika's portfolio. POWERLINK is the standard described in IEC 6115...

Lika Electronic widens the ATEX product range and introduces the new series of IX58 - CX58 category 3 incremental encoders. Category 3 comprises the products designed to meet the requirements of the new 2014/34/EU European Directive (also referred to as “new ATEX Directive”) and suitable for a safe use and a normal level of protection in areas in which explosive atmosphe...

When it comes to highest precision needs on curved surfaces up to 360° SMLA absolute encoder is the perfect match. It offers resolutions up to 14 bits over 400 mm / 15.7” measuring length (longer travels available soon). Output circuits can be SSI or BiSS-C and they both provide alarm bits. The magnetic sensing technology allows for non-contact and frictionless measuring...

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 bene...