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October 2012
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EnDat 2.2 – Bidirectional Digital Interface for
Position Encoders

HEIDENHAIN's EnDat 2.2 interface, a purely serial interface for digital drive systems and feedback loops with position encoders, enables fast data transfer with high transmission reliability from the encoders. The EnDat interface is capable of transmitting position values from both incremental and absolute encoders, as well as transmitting or updating information stored in the encoder, and saving new information.  Read more »

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

RSF Offers New Exposed Linear Encoder with
Multi-Color LED Status Display
The RSF MS 45 exposed linear encoder features an integrated status display with a multicolor LED to facilitate simple mounting as well as to allow for monitoring signal quality during operation. Covering measuring lengths up to 10 meters, with an accuracy grade of ± 30 µm, this unusual scale is perfect for the low-end linear motor market where simple and fast mounting of a small encoder is important.
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HEIDENHAIN HISTORY

For over 100 years, HEIDENHAIN has been a significant force in the precision measurement and motion control industry. This is the first in a series of columns to share the company's origins, background and impact. Read more »
 
Also in this issue:
  Did You Know...
Discovery Channel Telescope
…that four HEIDENHAIN tape encoders and an EIB interface system are used inside the new Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona to assist with its important positioning and speed functions?
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  Industry Pulse
 
Excitement at Semicon as HEIDENHAIN Prepares for the Future
The Semicon West trade show was abuzz as the semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry prepares for a period of significant change. Conference proceedings included sessions on the latest in 450mm wafer manufacturing, EUV lithography, 3D transitors, and plastic electronic manufacturing, among others. Read more »
  Technical Tidbit
  LVDTs versus Optical Scanning
While HEIDENHAIN length gages and Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDT) are both used for the same purpose in gauging fixtures, the way they operate is fundamentally different. Read more »
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