Optical encoders data sheets

Enclosed optical encoders

FORTiS™ absolute encoders

Data sheet: FORTiS-S™ enclosed encoder system

Data sheet: FORTiS-S™ enclosed encoder system

The FORTiS encoder series is a next generation enclosed linear absolute encoder for use in harsh environments.
[489kB]
Data sheet: FORTiS-N™ enclosed encoder system

Data sheet: FORTiS-N™ enclosed encoder system

The FORTiS encoder series is a next generation enclosed linear absolute encoder for use in harsh environments.
[647kB]
Data sheet: FORTiS-S™ FS (Functional Safety) enclosed encoder system

Data sheet: FORTiS-S™ FS (Functional Safety) enclosed encoder system

No description available
[507kB]
Data sheet: FORTiS-N™ FS (Functional Safety) enclosed encoder system

Data sheet: FORTiS-N™ FS (Functional Safety) enclosed encoder system

No description available
[599kB]
Data sheet: BiSS® Safety for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

Data sheet: BiSS® Safety for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

No description available
[329kB]
Data sheet: Air filtration systems for use with FORTiS™ encoders

Data sheet: Air filtration systems for use with FORTiS™ encoders

No description available
[935kB]
Data sheet: Cables for FORTiS™ absolute encoders

Data sheet: Cables for FORTiS™ absolute encoders

Renishaw offers a range of cables for use with the FORTiS™ absolute linear encoder. The cables are offered to fit a variety of applications, with cable runs falling into three categories: readhead cables, extension cables, ADTa-100 cables.
[34.5MB]

Open optical encoders

RESOLUTE™ absolute encoders

Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder system

Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder system

RESOLUTE™ is a true-absolute fine-pitch optical encoder system with excellent metrology performance. Patented RESOLUTE encoder technology combines 1 nm resolution with exceptionally high speed, reading from a range of high-accuracy linear tape and spar scales or angle encoder rings.
[1.9MB]
Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ Functional Safety absolute optical encoder system

Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ Functional Safety absolute optical encoder system

RESOLUTE™ Functional Safety (FS) is a true-absolute fine-pitch optical encoder system offering an impressive specification that is certified to Functional Safety standards. Patented RESOLUTE encoder technology combines 1 nm resolution with exceptionally high speed, reading from a range of high-accuracy linear tape and spar scales or angle encoder rings.
[1.7MB]
Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ UHV absolute optical encoder system

Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ UHV absolute optical encoder system

Renishaw’s true absolute optical encoder, is now available in an Ultra-High Vacuum compatible version, in both linear and rotary (angle) encoder formats.
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ ETR (Extended Temperature Range) absolute encoder

Data sheet: RESOLUTE™ ETR (Extended Temperature Range) absolute encoder

RESOLUTE ETR is a revolutionary new true absolute, fine pitch optical angle encoder system, with excellent dirt immunity, wide set-up tolerances, fine resolution and now with guaranteed operation down to -40 °C (-40 °F).
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: BiSS® Safety for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

Data sheet: BiSS® Safety for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

No description available
[329kB]
Data sheet: BiSS® C-mode (unidirectional) for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

Data sheet: BiSS® C-mode (unidirectional) for RESOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ encoders

Renishaw encoders use BiSS C-mode (unidirectional) serial protocol and output 32-bit or 26-bit position information (single-turn for rotary). For linear encoders, the equivalent linear distance resolutions available are specified on the product data sheet.
[182kB]
Data sheet: RTLA30 absolute linear scale

Data sheet: RTLA30 absolute linear scale

RTLA absolute linear encoder tape scale from Renishaw combines ±5 μm/m accuracy with the ruggedness of stainless steel. Two versions are available; self-adhesive RTLA-S and RTLA for use with the revolutionary FASTRACK track system from Renishaw.
[1.0MB]
Data sheet: RKLA30-S absolute linear scale

Data sheet: RKLA30-S absolute linear scale

RKLA30 is a robust, 6 mm wide stainless steel encoder tape scale with a thickness of 0.15 mm. This allows the scale, when rigidly fixed to a machine axis, to become ‘mastered’ to the machine substrate, matching its thermal expansion coefficient and behaviour. Differential movement between the scale and the machine is thus minimised, improving the metrological performance that can be achieved with simple thermal system compensation.
[706kB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]
Data sheet: RELA30 absolute linear high-accuracy scale

Data sheet: RELA30 absolute linear high-accuracy scale

RELA absolute high accuracy ZeroMet scale is compatible with Renishaw’s revolutionary true-absolute optical encoder system, RESOLUTE™.
[679kB]
Data sheet: RSLA30 absolute linear high-accuracy scale

Data sheet: RSLA30 absolute linear high-accuracy scale

RSLA absolute high accuracy stainless steel scale is compatible with Renishaw’s revolutionary new, true absolute optical encoder system, RESOLUTE™.
[679kB]
Data sheet: RESA absolute angle encoder

Data sheet: RESA absolute angle encoder

RESA is a one-piece stain less steel ring with a single track, true absolute scale marked directly onto the periphery.
[928kB]
Data sheet: REXA ultra-high accuracy absolute angle encoder

Data sheet: REXA ultra-high accuracy absolute angle encoder

With zero coupling losses and exceptional repeatability, the REXA ultra-high accuracy angle encoder achieves better than ±1 arc second total installed accuracy.
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100

Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100

No description available
[549kB]

EVOLUTE™ absolute encoders

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Panasonic serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Panasonic serial communications

EVOLUTE is a true absolute non-contact optical encoder with a 50 μm scale period that gives enhanced installation tolerances and greater dirt immunity for high-volume applications that demand the highest operational integrity. Using a scale period of 50 μm gives EVOLUTE a generous 500 μm rideheight tolerance and its single track optics are optimised for contamination resistance.
[806kB]
Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Yaskawa serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Yaskawa serial communications

Based on the same industry-proven technology as RESOLUTE™, EVOLUTE is a true absolute non-contact optical encoder with a 50 μm scale period that gives enhanced installation tolerances and greater dirt immunity for high-volume applications that demand the highest operational integrity.
[805kB]
Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Mitsubishi serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Mitsubishi serial communications

Based on the same industry-proven technology as RESOLUTE™, EVOLUTE is a true absolute non-contact optical encoder with a 50 μm scale period that gives enhanced installation tolerances and greater dirt immunity for high-volume applications that demand the highest operational integrity.
[804kB]
Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with BiSS serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with BiSS serial communications

Based on the same industry-proven technology as RESOLUTE™, EVOLUTE is a true absolute non-contact optical encoder with a 50 μm scale period that gives enhanced installation tolerances and greater dirt immunity for high-volume applications that demand the highest operational integrity.
[833kB]
Data sheet: BiSS® C-mode (unidirectional) for EVOLUTE™ encoders

Data sheet: BiSS® C-mode (unidirectional) for EVOLUTE™ encoders

No description available
[180kB]
Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with FANUC serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with FANUC serial communications

Incorporating industry-proven technology from the RESOLUTE™ encoder series, EVOLUTE™ is a true-absolute 50 μm scale period optical encoder with wide installation tolerances and high immunity to dirt.
[859kB]
Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ serial communications

Data sheet: EVOLUTE™ absolute optical encoder with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ serial communications

Incorporating industry-proven technology from the RESOLUTE™ encoder series, EVOLUTE™ is a true-absolute 50 μm scale period optical encoder with wide installation tolerances and high immunity to dirt.
[915kB]
Data sheet: RTLA50 absolute linear encoder scale system for EVOLUTE™

Data sheet: RTLA50 absolute linear encoder scale system for EVOLUTE™

The range of RTLA50 absolute linear encoder scales from Renishaw give ±10 μm/m accuracy in the form of a rugged and easy-to-handle stainless steel tape. RTLA50 scales can either be stuck to the substrate using their self‑adhesive backing or mounted in the revolutionary FASTRACK ™ track system to offer total design flexibility. When combined with Renishaw’s EVOLUTE readhead, the RTLA50 scales offer high accuracy and an independent expansion coefficient with resolutions down to 50 nm.
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100

Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100

No description available
[549kB]

QUANTiC™ incremental encoders

Data sheet: QUANTiC™ series encoder system

Data sheet: QUANTiC™ series encoder system

The QUANTiC ™ encoder series provides robust incremental position measurement for linear, partial arc and rotary systems with excellent metrology and wide installation tolerances. This reduces or eliminates the need for mounting adjustment during the installation process.
[1.4MB]
Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

The ADTi-100 (A-6195-0100) is used in conjunction with a PC* running the ADT View software†. It provides comprehensive real-time feedback from QUANTiC™, VIONiC™ and ATOM DX™ encoders, aiding installation and diagnostics, as well as allowing system optimisation.
[409kB]
Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

RTLC linear encoder tape scale from Renishaw combines ±5 μm/m accuracy with the ruggedness of stainless steel. Two versions are available; self-adhesive RTLC-S and RTLC for use with the revolutionary FASTRACK track system from Renishaw.
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

RKLC is a robust, 6 mm wide stainless steel encoder tape scale with a thickness of 0.15 mm. This allows the scale, when rigidly fixed to a machine axis, to become ‘mastered’ to the machine substrate, matching its thermal expansion coefficient and behaviour. Differential movement between the scale and the machine is thus minimised, improving the metrological performance that can be achieved with simple thermal system compensation.
[644kB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]
Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

The RESM is a one-piece stain less steel ring with 20 μm scale marked directly onto the periphery, featuring the IN-TRAC™ auto-phase optical reference mark.
[863kB]

TONiC™ incremental encoders

Data sheet: TONiC™ encoder system

Data sheet: TONiC™ encoder system

Renishaw’s TONiC™ series represents a new generation of super-compact encoders, designed for highly-dynamic precision motion systems, bringing higher accuracy, speed and greater reliability to a wide variety of demanding industry sectors.
[1.8MB]
Data sheet: TONiC™ FS encoder system

Data sheet: TONiC™ FS encoder system

Renishaw’s TONiC FS (Functional Safety) is an open optical encoder system certified to the following international safety standards: ISO 13849 Category 3 PLd, IEC 61508 SIL2, IEC 61800‑5‑2 SIL2. TONiC FS offers all the benefits of the established TONiC linear and angle encoder systems giving exceptional metrology performance and ultimate reliability.
[1.4MB]
Data sheet: TONiC™ UHV encoder system

Data sheet: TONiC™ UHV encoder system

TONiC UHV encoder offers all the benefits of the established TONiC linear and angle encoder systems, in a readhead that has been designed and constructed using Ultra-High Vacuum compatible materials and processes.
[2.0MB]
Data sheet: DSi dual readhead angle encoder system

Data sheet: DSi dual readhead angle encoder system

DSi brings higher accuracy to rotary axes whilst propoZ™ technology offers a selectable reference mark position.
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: TONiC™ DOP (dual output) encoder system

Data sheet: TONiC™ DOP (dual output) encoder system

Renishaw’s TONiC series encoders are now available with simultaneous dual output interfacing.
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

RTLC linear encoder tape scale from Renishaw combines ±5 μm/m accuracy with the ruggedness of stainless steel. Two versions are available; self-adhesive RTLC-S and RTLC for use with the revolutionary FASTRACK track system from Renishaw.
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

RKLC is a robust, 6 mm wide stainless steel encoder tape scale with a thickness of 0.15 mm. This allows the scale, when rigidly fixed to a machine axis, to become ‘mastered’ to the machine substrate, matching its thermal expansion coefficient and behaviour. Differential movement between the scale and the machine is thus minimised, improving the metrological performance that can be achieved with simple thermal system compensation.
[644kB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]
Data sheet: RELM20 high accuracy incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RELM20 high accuracy incremental linear scale

RELM20 ZeroMet™ scale is manufactured from near zero thermal expansion material, ensuring the high level of accuracy is maintained across the full temperature range.
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: RSLM20 high accuracy incremental linear stainless steel scale

Data sheet: RSLM20 high accuracy incremental linear stainless steel scale

No description available
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

The RESM is a one-piece stain less steel ring with 20 μm scale marked directly onto the periphery, featuring the IN-TRAC™ auto-phase optical reference mark.
[863kB]
Data sheet: REXM20 ultra‑high accuracy angle encoder

Data sheet: REXM20 ultra‑high accuracy angle encoder

With zero coupling losses and exceptional repeatability, the REXM/REXT ultra-high accuracy angle encoder achieves better than ±1 arc second total installed accuracy.
[870kB]

VIONiC™ incremental encoders

Data sheet: VIONiC™ series encoder system

Data sheet: VIONiC™ series encoder system

No description available
[1.4MB]
Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RTLC incremental linear scale

RTLC linear encoder tape scale from Renishaw combines ±5 μm/m accuracy with the ruggedness of stainless steel. Two versions are available; self-adhesive RTLC-S and RTLC for use with the revolutionary FASTRACK track system from Renishaw.
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RKLC incremental linear scale

RKLC is a robust, 6 mm wide stainless steel encoder tape scale with a thickness of 0.15 mm. This allows the scale, when rigidly fixed to a machine axis, to become ‘mastered’ to the machine substrate, matching its thermal expansion coefficient and behaviour. Differential movement between the scale and the machine is thus minimised, improving the metrological performance that can be achieved with simple thermal system compensation.
[644kB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]
Data sheet: RELM20 high accuracy incremental linear scale

Data sheet: RELM20 high accuracy incremental linear scale

RELM20 ZeroMet™ scale is manufactured from near zero thermal expansion material, ensuring the high level of accuracy is maintained across the full temperature range.
[1.2MB]
Data sheet: RSLM20 high accuracy incremental linear stainless steel scale

Data sheet: RSLM20 high accuracy incremental linear stainless steel scale

No description available
[1.1MB]
Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

Data sheet: RESM rotary scale

The RESM is a one-piece stain less steel ring with 20 μm scale marked directly onto the periphery, featuring the IN-TRAC™ auto-phase optical reference mark.
[863kB]
Data sheet: REXM20 ultra‑high accuracy angle encoder

Data sheet: REXM20 ultra‑high accuracy angle encoder

With zero coupling losses and exceptional repeatability, the REXM/REXT ultra-high accuracy angle encoder achieves better than ±1 arc second total installed accuracy.
[870kB]
Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

The ADTi-100 (A-6195-0100) is used in conjunction with a PC* running the ADT View software†. It provides comprehensive real-time feedback from QUANTiC™, VIONiC™ and ATOM DX™ encoders, aiding installation and diagnostics, as well as allowing system optimisation.
[409kB]

ATOM DX™ incremental encoders

Data sheet: ATOM DX™ miniature encoder system

Data sheet: ATOM DX™ miniature encoder system

The ATOM DX encoder series is Renishaw’s smallest incremental optical encoder with digital output direct from the readhead, providing positional feedback, onboard interpolation, and filtering optics all in a miniature package.
[1.9MB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]
Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

Data sheet: Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

The ADTi-100 (A-6195-0100) is used in conjunction with a PC* running the ADT View software†. It provides comprehensive real-time feedback from QUANTiC™, VIONiC™ and ATOM DX™ encoders, aiding installation and diagnostics, as well as allowing system optimisation.
[409kB]

ATOM™ incremental encoders

Data sheet: ATOM miniature encoder system

Data sheet: ATOM miniature encoder system

ATOM is the world’s first miniature encoder with filtering optics, providing improvements in dirt immunity, signal stability and reliability for linear and rotary applications.
[2.8MB]
Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Data sheet: RKL scale for partial arc applications

Measuring a partial arc of rotation is made easy with Renishaw’s flexible RKL encoder scales. The flexible nature of the small cross-sectional area of these scales allows them to be wrapped around a drum, shaft or arc with a minimum radius of 26 mm. RKL scale is compatible with Renishaw’s QUANTiC™, VIONiC™, TONiC™, ATOM DX™, ATOM™ and RESOLUTE™ readheads providing a partial arc solution for a wide range of applications.
[978kB]