Frequently asked questions
We have put together answers to many of the common questions raised.
Overview
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OnAxis™
General Technical
- What is the difference between the AM8192 and the AM8192B?
- How reliable are magnetic encoders?
- What is the MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) for RM/RE encoders?
- What is the maximum speed of RM/RE encoders?
- Can any magnet be used?
- Which magnets and magnetic actuators are available?
- What is the difference between standard and high EMC grade?
- What is the position delay for an encoder?
- How is the cable length measured?
- How can RLS encoders be adapted for use in deep sea applications?
- What limits the resolution of OnAxis™ magnetic encoders?
- Reliability data for AM8192B and AM256Q
- Effects of magnet misalignment on accuracy
Output types
Linear magnetic
General Technical
- What is the structure of the magnetic scale?
- What chemicals will damage the magnetic scale?
- How do the cover foil and stick-on reference mark affect the ride height?
- What happens if the stick-on reference mark is applied incorrectly?
- Why use the cover foil?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the cover foil?
- Why is the cover foil not as wide as the scale? - How to order the cover foil
- Various technical questions
- What magnetic fields will damage the magnetic scale?
- What is the maximum temperature the scale can withstand?
- How big is the high-frequency noise of the analogue signals?
- Can the MS10 scale be bent and installed onto a circular surface?
- What is the duty cycle of the A and B digital output signals?
