Integrated measuring system for absolute distance measurement system Type AMSABS 3L for long axes

Absolute distance measurement for particularly long axes With the AMSABS 3L, SCHNEEBERGER has developed a unique measuring system. It is suitable for use in particularly long axes but at the same time has the advantages of absolute measurement. This means: Even after switching the machine off and on again, the system knows the exact axis position. Profiled guideways make a decisive contribution to the high precision of various machines and systems. They must therefore meet the highest mechanical requirements. Equally important is the continuous monitoring of system accuracy by high-quality distance measuring systems. The longer the distances, the more important is an exact measurement and the greater are the requirements for the measuring system used. SCHNEEBERGER's AMS long series is a solution that is designed for applications with extremely long linear movements and can be integrated into various system rails from the MONORAIL series. The newly developed AMSABS 3L distance measuring system now combines the advantages of AMS long with those of the AMSABS-3B absolute measuring system that has been successful on the market. Where up to now, after switching on machines with long linear paths, reference moves lasting just as long were indispensable in determining the position of the axis, these reference moves will be completely dispensed with in the future. This will save the numerous potential users a lot of time on the one hand, and on the other hand the absolute measurement of the AMSABS 3L will ensure the highest precision. In addition, the new SCHNEEBERGER product offers all the established advantages of AMSABS technology: The sensor is rugged and liquid-tight, and the read head, which is identical for all sizes, can be easily exchanged laterally without having to be subsequently calibrated. Among other things, these properties predestine the AMSABS 3L for use in industries such as heavyduty machining, the aviation, wood and paper industries as well as in assembly and handling technology. It is also suitable for many other large machines, such as laser welding and cutting machines, water jet cutting systems, testing facilities and foundry technology machines. This means that large machine builders will be able to integrate absolutely coded measuring axes in extreme lengths in the future. The decisive factor for this is that the AMSABS 3L is mechanically based on the MONORAIL MR roller guideway and that its special design of the rail joints allows it in combination with the AMSABS 3L read head to travel over joints without signal loss. Various options regarding lubrication and sealing of the measuring carriages furthermore enable optimal adaptation to the requirements of the application. SCHNEEBERGER provides the absolute interfaces SSI, SSI+1Vss and Fanuc with different cable lengths as a control interface.