rotary encoders for robotics
Find the right solution for your robotics application
Do you need reliable, high-accuracy motion control for advanced robotics?
Or is your aim maximum dynamic performance with conventional robots?
Regardless of your application, we have the right solution for you!
KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder
Featuring two encoders in one, the KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder from HEIDENHAIN provides position feedback at both the motor and output side of an integrated robot joint, allowing you to compensate for inaccuracy in robots with high dynamic performance and high degrees of freedom. Even our selection of standard variants covers a wide variety of applications and motor designs.
AE01
Safety capability
Available with FS
O.D. of scanning unit
81 mm
For shaft diameter
Small
Available shaft material (at motor / at output)
Aluminum and steel / Aluminum
AE04
Safety capability
Available with FS
O.D. of scanning unit
65 mm
For shaft diameter
Medium
Available shaft material (at motor / at output)
Steel
AE07
Safety capability
Available with FS
O.D. of scanning unit
82 mm
For shaft diameter
Large
Available shaft material (at motor / at output)
Steel
Your benefits
- Compensation of gearing inaccuracy
- High immunity to contamination and magnetic fields
- Compact size and low mass
- Single PCB connector for electrical connection
- Absolute electrical interface: EnDat 2.2 with functional safety
- No calibration required
- No inter-adjustment needed for rotor units and scanning unit
Robust and reliable
The KCI 120 Dplus rotary encoders are dependable, robust, and compact. These remarkable solutions are resistant to contamination and magnetic fields. Functional safety and a safe mechanical connection are available.
Compact and accurate
The KCI 120 Dplus rotary encoders feature a flat profile and wide mounting tolerances. Dependable installation is easy to automate: the two circular scales are simply press-fitted onto the motor shaft and output shaft.
And product development continues!
- Space-optimized for small cobots and compact drive systems
- Freely mountable support flange assembly
- Individualized integration of electronics for motor control
- Functional safety
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Hollow-shaft encoders
KCI 1319, KBI 1335, KCI 120 and KBI 136
Featuring very low axial heights and streamlined mounting, these HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders provide high dynamic performance, easy installation and a wide choice of variants for your conventional robotics applications.
KCI 1319 &
KBI 1335
Safety capability
Available with FS
O.D. of scanning unit
59 mm
For shaft diameter
25 mm
Rotor unit mounting
Press fit or screw fastened
KCI 120 &
KBI 136
Safety capability
Available with FS
O.D. of scanning unit
74 mm
For shaft diameter
30 mm and 40 mm
Rotor unit mounting
Press fit or screw fastened
Your benefits:
- Very compact size and low weight
- Insensitive to contamination and magnetic fields
- Simple mounting with generous tolerances
- Safe mechanical mounting
- Safe data transfer via EnDat 2.2 with functional safety
- Overload protection with an external temperature sensor is possible
The KCI 1319 and KBI 1335 or KCI 120 and KBI 136 rotary encoders are thus very well suited for compact servomotors in robots.
Wide field of use
This series offers the right rotary encoder for a variety of applications, available with battery-buffered multiturn capability for up to 65 536 revolutions or external temperature sensor support.
Minimal installation space
The KCI 1319 and KBI 1335 or KCI 120 and KBI 136 rotary encoders are highly reliable, robust, and compact. Their flat profile makes them ideal for tight installation spaces, much to the delight of designers.
And product development continues!
- For large hollow shafts
- Many different mounting variants
- Functional safety
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DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH develops and produces linear encoders, angle encoders, rotary encoders and CNC controls for demanding positioning tasks. Rounding out its product portfolio are touch probes, camera systems, length gauges, digital readouts, signal converters, testing devices and inspection devices. What’s more, its practical software solutions for the Digital Shop Floor empower end users to fully digitalize their manufacturing ecosystem.
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