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ELGO FMAX2 | FMAX3 – HIROTRONIX

ELGO FMAX2 | FMAX3

Brand

ELGO

Part number

FMAX2 | FMAX3

Order number

FMAX2+1 variants, see Ordering information

Ideally suited for motorfeedback

magnetic absolute measurement with up to 19 bit resolution – linear or rotary
ideal for motor feedback systems
two versions for different measuring lengths (FMAX2: 192 mm / FMAX3: 240 mm or diameter (FMAX2 ∅ 61 mm, FMAX3 ∅ 80 mm)
additional incremental output signals (HTL, TTL or SIN/COS) optionally available

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Brand	ELGO
Order number	FMAX2, FMAX3

The magnetic absolute measuring system FMAX2 is designed for measuring lengths up to 192 mm or as FMAX3 up to 240 mm as well as for rotary applications with an outer diameter of approx. 61 mm (FMAX2) or 80 mm (FMAX3).

Features

magnetic absolute measurement with up to 19 bit resolution – linear or rotary
ideal for motor feedback systems
two versions for different measuring lengths (FMAX2: 192 mm / FMAX3: 240 mm or diameter (FMAX2 ∅ 61 mm, FMAX3 ∅ 80 mm)
additional incremental output signals (HTL, TTL or SIN/COS) optionally available
non-contact, wear-free magnetic measuring principle
quick and easy installation

Technical data

Mechanical data

Measuring principle	absolute
Repeat accuracy	± 1 increment
System accuracy in µm at 20 °C	± (50 + 20 x L), L= measuring length in meters
Distance sensor – tape	max. 0.3 mm with cover tape, max. 0.6 mm without cover tape
Distance sensor – ring	max. 0.6 mm
Pole pitch	FMAX2: 1.5 mm (Master) / 1.5238 (Nonius) FMAX3: 2.0 mm (Master) / 2.0137 (Nonius)
Sensor housing material	zinc die cast
Housing dimensions (L x W x H)	50 x 24 x 26 mm
Max. measuring length	FMAX2: 192 mm, FMAX3: 240 mm
Magnetic ring outer-Ø	FMAX2: 61.1 mm, FMAX3: 80 mm
Sensor cable bending radius	min. 60 mm
Sensor cable length	1.5 m, others on request
Weight	approx. 50 g, approx. 60g/m; guide rail + magnetic tape: approx. 390 g/m

Electrical data

Power supply voltage	10 … 30 VDC
Residual ripple	< 10 %
Current consumption	max. 150 mA
Interfaces	SSI (Gray or binary)
Resolution	19 Bit
Max. operating speed	max. 16.0 m/s, resp. 6,000 rpm

Environmental conditions

Storage temperature	-25 … +85 °C
Operating temperature	-10 … +70 °C -25 … +85 °C on request
Humidity	95 %, non-condensing
Protection class	IP50, optional IP67