Rotary encoder
A new model is developed.
 
NIDEC Nemicon Corporation(5-29-20 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, president Mr. Yoji Shimada), a leading manufacturer of a rotary encoder, has been dedicated in rotary encoders and magnetic sensors for industrial machinery like machine tool or other automatic machines, as a subsidiary NIDEC Corporation. We developed two series of new models to enrich our product line and will start sales after August 2003, in order to react to customers' request in the field of motor and control industry.
   
Outline
A new model of shaft encoder is with 18mm diameter & 15.5mm length which is as much as 15% smaller than conventional model. This compact encoder is suitable for semiconductor manufacturing equipments, circuit board assembly equipments, industrial robots, medical equipments and office equipments where limited installation space is available.
   
Both models have maximum resolution at 200P/R which is the best performance among compact encoders with A, B & Z signals, have higher frequency response which can trace up to 6,000rpm, and have higher working temperature condition up to 85 degree C.
   
Another new model of modular encoder is with 18mm diameter & 15mm length which is the smallest size of this industry. This encoder is only designed to fit to DC motor, but also fits to semiconductor manufacturing equipments, medical equipments or office equipments which have limited mounting space.
   
In spite of modular type encoder, mounting jig is not needed when it is installed to DC motor. Wider tolerance of installation in radial/thrust ways of the encoder offers easier installation. As it is modular type, longer life of mechanical components is achieved. Higher revolution speed as much as 18,000rpm(100P/R) is achieved either.
   
We are expecting 20,000 pieces & 30 million JPY sales in the first year, and additional sales due to synergistic effect with other current models.
   
We will be ready for quick delivery of the new models as well as our current model like OVW2 series with 38mm diameter.
   
 
   
 
1.Model Name OML series(Shaft type)
LOM series(Modular type)
   
2.Specification Body Dimension: 18mm diameter x 15.5mm long(15mm:LOM)
Resolution: 100/200 P/R
Working Temperature: -10 to 85 degree C
Maximum Revolution: 6,000rpm (18,000rpm:LOM)
Power supply: 5V
Output signals: A, B & Z
Output circuit: Voltage output Open collector
   
3.Features (OML series)
18mm diameter & 15.5mm length, 15% smaller than conventional encoder
Higher frequency response that can trace up to 6000rpm
Higher working temperature condition up to 85 degree C
(LOM series)
18mm diameter & 15mm length, the smallest size in industry
Higer frequency response that can trace up to 18000rpm
Stable signal output even with bigger shaft play
Higher working temperature condition up to 85 degree C
   
4.Applications Semiconductor manufacturing equipments, High density circuit board assembly, Small DC motor, Industrial robots, Medical equipments & Office equipments
   
5.Release End of August 2003