Overhead crane trolley positioning

Proper overhead crane positioning in a warehouse or outdoor area is easily solved using a combination of encoders. While precise positioning of the crane’s x- and y-axes can be managed with linear encoders, the z-axis positioning is solved using an absolute multiturn encoder. The KH53 non-contact linear encoder is a rugged solution that determines the absolute position of an overhead crane. It can measure lengths of up to 1.7 kilometers and be used in the harshest environmental conditions, often present in steel warehouses. Additionally, KH53 linear encoders tolerate speeds up to 6.6 m/s.

  • Following product families can be used
    KH53
    KH53
    For the harshest conditions - the heavy-duty linear encoder
    • Non-contact length measurement – maintenance-free, rugged, long service life
    • High reproducibility (0.3 mm / 1 mm), high system resolution (0.1 mm)
    • SSI and PROFIBUS interfaces
    • Determination of absolute position
    • Measuring lengths of up to 1,700 m possible
    • Can be used in harshest ambient conditions
    • High traversing speeds of up to 6.6 m/s
    • Distance tolerance between read head and measuring element: up to 55 mm ± 20 mm possible
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    AHS/AHM36
    AHS/AHM36
    Flexible, smart, compact: Encoders for countless fields of application
    • 36 mm absolute encoder with max. 26 bits (singleturn: 14 bits, multiturn: 12 bits)
    • Face mount/servo flange, blind hollow shaft
    • Rotatable male connector or cable connection
    • IO-Link, CANopen, SAE J1939, SSI interface with programmable parameterization
    • Diagnostic functions
    • Stainless steel (Inox versions)
    • Enclosure rating up to IP67 or IP69K
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    AFS/AFM60 SSI
    AFS/AFM60 SSI
    • High-resolution absolute encoder with up to 30 bits (AFM60) or 18 bits (AFS60)
    • Various types of solid and hollow shaft
    • Connection: M12 male connector, M23 male connector or cable
    • Communication interfaces: SSI, SSI + incremental, SSI + Sin/Cos
    • Programmable (type-dependent)
    • Stainless steel (Inox versions)
    • Enclosure rating up to IP67
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    AFS/AFM60 Ethernet
    AFS/AFM60 Ethernet
    • High-resolution absolute encoder with up to 30 bits (AFM60) or 18 bits (AFS60)
    • Face mount flange, servo flange, blind hollow shaft
    • Connection type: 3 x M12 axial plug
    • Communication interfaces: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP™, EtherCAT®
    • Round axis functionality
    • Diagnostic functions
    • Status display via 5 LEDs
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