Precision linear actuator for automation and industrial applications.

LK18B Photoelectric Linear Encoder

Photoelectric absolute linear encoder LK18B has measuring length of up to 3 240 mm, depending on customer demand, uses SSI, BiSS, or
FANUC® α-αi serial interface and produces up to ±5 μm accuracy. The encoder can have an additional 1Vpp (20 μm) incremental output.

Mechanical data

Measuring lengths (ML), mm70, 120, 170, 220, 270, 320, 370,
420, 470, 520, 570, 620, 720, 770,
820, 920, 1020, 1140, 1240, 1340,
1440, 1540, 1640, 1740, 1840,
2040, 2140, 2240, 2340, 2440,
2540, 2640, 2740, 2840, 2940,
3040, 3140, 3240. (other intermediate
lengths on request
Accuracy grades to any meter within the ML (at 20°C)± 5 μm
Max. traversing speed2 m/s
Max. acceleration30 m/s
Required moving force < 5 N 
Protection (EN 60529)
-without compressed air
-with compressed airOperating temperature
 IP53
IP640…+50OC
Storage temperature20…+70°C
Permissible humidity (non condensed)20…80 %
Permissible vibration (55…2000 Hz)< 100 m/s2
Permissible shock (11 ms)< 150 m/s2
Weight0.4 kg +0.8 kg/m