The Mercury™ M1500H Kit is a miniature incremental linear encoder designed to deliver exceptional positioning performance in compact, space-constrained systems. Its ultra-small sensor head and generous alignment tolerances enable fast integration while maintaining the precision required for demanding industrial and scientific applications.
Ideal for semiconductor equipment, medical devices, robotics, metrology, and precision automation, the M1500H provides reliable digital position feedback with minimal installation complexity. The encoder’s compact footprint makes it well suited for linear stages, precision instruments, and high-density machine designs where larger encoders cannot be accommodated.
Unlike analog encoder versions, the Mercury M1500H features an integrated digital quadrature A/B output with index, performing interpolation within the sensor itself. This provides resolutions from 5 µm down to 0.5 µm without requiring external interpolation electronics, simplifying system design while maintaining high positioning accuracy.
Low power consumption minimizes thermal effects, helping preserve measurement stability during continuous operation and improving long-term reliability in precision motion systems.
Key Features
- Miniature incremental linear encoder
- Ultra-compact sensor for space-limited designs
- Digital quadrature A/B output with index
- Internal interpolation up to ×40
- Resolution from 5 µm to 0.5 µm
- High accuracy of ±1 µm
- Broad alignment tolerances for easy installation
- Low power consumption for improved thermal stability
- Maximum speed of 7,200 mm/s (7.2 m/s)
- Reliable non-contact optical sensing
- Fast installation and simplified integration
Applications
The Mercury M1500H Kit is ideal for:
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Medical devices
- Precision linear stages
- Robotics
- CNC machinery
- Metrology and inspection systems
- Scientific instruments
- Electronics manufacturing
- Laser processing systems
- Industrial automation
- Pick-and-place equipment
- Precision positioning systems
Technical Highlights
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Optical Incremental Linear Encoder |
| Output Interface | Digital Quadrature A/B with Index |
| Analog Output | None |
| Resolution | 5 µm to 0.5 µm |
| Internal Interpolation | Up to ×40 |
| Accuracy | ±1 µm |
| Maximum Speed | 7,200 mm/s (7.2 m/s) |
| Sensor Dimensions | 20.6 × 12.7 × 8.4 mm |
| Operating Environment | Atmospheric |
Why Choose the Mercury™ M1500H?
The Mercury M1500H combines high-resolution digital output, compact dimensions, and easy installation into a single encoder solution. With built-in interpolation, it reduces system complexity while delivering accurate and repeatable position feedback. Its miniature size and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for OEMs developing compact, high-performance motion control systems.