Lika Electronic says its updated Easy-CAN series of absolute encoders and IX series inclinometers from Lika Electronic “are perfectly suited for dependable and accurate operation in tough industrial environments” such as mobile mining equipment and excavators.
Thanks to its 30 plus year extensive experience over a wide range of industries worldwide, Lika Electronic says its has “a complete portfolio of solutions developed for the mobile and construction equipment sector: incremental and absolute encoders, contactless encoders, redundant encoders, draw-wire encoders, inclinometers. Because of the harsh operating environment, they are designed to handle dirt, moisture, vibration, shock and extreme temperatures. Furthermore they provide the highest levels of reliability, performance and accuracy to improve overall safety.”
Among the latest innovations in the range are the updated Easy-CAN absolute rotary encoders and the new IX 1-axis and 2-axis absolute inclinometers. For boom rotation and lifting (pitch) angle measurement, “Easy-CAN series encoders are the cost-effective solution thanks to the standalone application and the simple point-to-point integration. They are ideal for Single Master-Single Slave networks and profit from all CAN benefits and the compact design.”
Single connection cable and simplified electronics minimise the overall footprint and costs and ease installation especially in constrained space. They comply with DS301 and DS406 Class 2 profiles and include the whole packet of CANopen functions: position and velocity readout, scaling function, preset, extended diagnostics, etc. They are sturdy with high IP67 protection rate (IP65 at shaft side) and offer the complete Ø 58mm industrial flange and shaft options: 6, 8, 9.52, 10, 11, 12 mm (0.24”, 0.31”, 3/8”, 0.39”, 0.47”) solid shaft and 14, 15 mm (0.55”, 0.59”) hollow shaft. Easy-CAN series encoders are available with 13- and 18-bit singleturn resolution as well as with 24-, 25-, 26-, 27- and 30-bit multiturn resolution. Output connection can be either radial or axial for both cable and M12 connector options.
IX series 1-axis and 2-axis absolute inclinometers with analogue and CANopen interface monitor the levelling of vehicles, platforms and buckets during operation (roll) and the pitch angle in the crane booms to enhance the safety and prevent accidents due to wrong manoeuvres and overturning. The measurement range is from ±5 degrees up to ±60 degrees in 2-axis models and up to ±360 degrees in 1-axis models with high resolution (up to 0.001 degree) and high accuracy (up to ±0.05 degree).
IX series high quality inclinometers are compact, rugged and IP67 protected. The robust metal enclosure and the resin-coated electronics allow for high protection against mechanical stresses, vibrations, thermal shocks (-40°C to +85°C) and moisture. The output is either via current (4-20mA)/voltage (0.5V-4.5V) analogue signals or the CANopen interface in compliance with DS301 and DS410 profiles. CANopen models further add programmable resolution from 0.1° to 0.001°, complete diagnostics and optional anti-vibration filter. Cable and M12 connector options are both available with further standard automotive connectors on demand.