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HEIDENHAIN LIDA 201 Exposed Linear Encoder

HEIDENHAIN LIDA 201 Exposed Linear Encoder

Legacy catalog product. Confirm repair, replacement and availability with AMI for your exact unit.

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The HEIDENHAIN LIDA 201 is an incremental exposed linear encoder (reflected light) with an AURODUR steel scale tape, 100 µm grating period, large installation tolerances, and measuring lengths up to 2040 mm. Reference marks every 50 mm are possible, activated by selector magnets.

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Technical data

Measuring standard Steel tape scale with AURODUR grating
Grating period 100 µm
Recommended measuring step 1 µm
Accuracy grades ±5 µm or ±3 µm
Reference marks Every 50 mm (selector magnets)
Measuring lengths 220, 270, 320, 370, 420, 470, 520, 620, 720, 770, 820, 920, 1020, 1240, 1440, 1640, 1840 or 2040 mm
Maximum traversing speed Depends on subsequent electronics
Maximum vibration (50 to 2000 Hz) 100 m/s²
Maximum shock (11 ms) 500 m/s²
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature -20 to 70 °C
Weight Scanning head 50 g; selector magnet 10 g; scale 1.5 kg/m
Connecting cable 3 m with connector (standard); 0.3 m with connector on mounting block (special type); 1 m without connector (special type)
Light source LED
Operating voltage 5 V ±5% (miniature lamp and switching circuit for reference mark selection)
Catalog current draw 140 mA
Incremental output Two sinusoidal current signals I1 and I2, approximately 7 to 16 µA peak-to-peak with 1 kΩ load
Reference signal One signal I0, approximately 2 to 8 µA (usable portion)
Total permissible cable length 20 m

These are historical catalog values, not a current availability or interchangeability claim. Match the exact model and configuration on your unit.

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Documents

HEIDENHAIN LIDA 201 catalog specifications with AMI stamp, November 1988, pp.40-41 (PDF)