General Catalog

Linear Encoders
Length Gauges
Angle Encoders
Rotary Encoders
Contouring Controls
Touch Probes
Position Display Units

September 2007
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
develops and manufactures linear and
angular encoders, rotary encoders, digital
readouts, and numerical controls.
HEIDENHAIN supplies its products to
manufacturers of machine tools, and of
automated machines and systems, in
particular for semiconductor and
electronics manufacturing.
HEIDENHAIN is represented in
49 countries—mostly with wholly owned
subsidiaries. Sales engineers and service
technicians support the user on-site with
technical information and servicing.
This General Catalog offers you an
overview of the HEIDENHAIN product
program. You will find more products and
further information in the documentation
for specific products (see page 52) or on
the Internet at www.heidenhain.de. Our
sales personnel will be glad to help you
personally. See page 54 for addresses and
telephone numbers.
Contents

Fundamentals and Processes 4

Precision Graduations—the Foundation for High Accuracy 5
Length Measurement 6
Sealed Linear Encoders
Exposed Linear Encoders
Length Gauges

Angle Measurement 20
Angle Encoders
Rotary Encoders

Machine Tool Control 36

Contouring Controls for Milling Machines and Machining Centers
Programming Station

Tool and Workpiece Setup and Measurement 44

Tool Touch Probe
Workpiece Touch Probes

Measured Value Acquisition and Display 46

Position Display Units
Measured Value Displays for Length and Angle
Interface Electronics

More Information 52
Support and Service 54
Fundamentals and Processes

The high quality of HEIDENHAIN products

presupposes special production facilities
and measuring equipment. Masters and
submasters for scale manufacturing are
produced in a clean room with special
measures for temperature stabilization and
vibration insulation. The copying machines
and the machines required for the
manufacture and measurement of linear
and circular graduations are largely
developed and built by HEIDENHAIN.

Measuring machine for linear scales Linear scale inspection station

Our competence in the area of linear and

angular metrology is reflected by a large
number of customized solutions for users.
Among other implementations, they
include the measuring and test equipment
developed and built for standard
laboratories and the angular encoders for
telescopes and satellite receiving
antennas. Of course the products in the
standard HEIDENHAIN product program
profit from the knowledge gained.

Angle comparator, measuring step approx. 0.001" Very Large Telescope (VLT), Paranal, Chile (photograph by ESO)
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Precision Graduations—the Foundation for High Accuracy

The heart of a HEIDENHAIN encoder is its

measuring standard, usually in the form of
a grating with typical line widths of 0.25 µm
to 10 µm. These precision graduations are
manufactured in a process invented by
HEIDENHAIN (e.g. DIADUR or AURODUR)
and are a decisive factor in the function and
accuracy of encoders. The graduations
consist of lines and gaps at defined intervals
with very little deviation, forming structures
with very high edge definition. These
graduations are resistant to mechanical and
chemical influences as well as to vibration
and shock. They have a defined thermal
behavior.

Phase grating with approx. 0.25 µm grating

height

DIADUR Phase gratings MAGNODUR

DIADUR precision graduations are
composed of an extremely thin layer of
chromium on a substrate—usually of glass
or glass ceramic. The accuracy of the
graduation structure lies within the micron
and submicron range.
Special manufacturing processes make it Thin magnetically active layers in the
possible to produce three-dimensional micron range are structured for very fine,
graduation structures, possessing special magnetized graduations.
optical characteristics. The structure widths
are in the range of a few microns down to
quarters of a micron.

AURODUR SUPRADUR
AURODUR graduations consists of highly Graduations manufactured with the
reflective gold lines and matte etched gaps. SUPRADUR process act optically like
AURODUR graduations are usually on steel three-dimensional phase gratings, but they
carriers. have a planar structure and are therefore
particularly insensitive to contamination.
METALLUR
With its special optical composition of
reflective gold layers, METALLUR
graduations show a virtually planar
structure. They are therefore particularly
tolerant to contamination.

DIADUR and AURODUR graduations on various carrier materials

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Length Measurement

Sealed linear encoders Exposed linear encoders

Sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN Exposed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN
are protected from dust, chips and splash operate with no mechanical contact
fluids and are ideal for operation on between the scanning head and the scale
machine tools. or scale tape. Typical areas of application
• Accuracy grades as fine as ± 2 µm for these encoders include measuring
• Measuring steps to 0.005 µm machines, comparators and other
• Measuring lengths up to 30 m precision devices in linear metrology,
• Fast and simple installation as well as production and measuring
• Large mounting tolerances equipment, for example in the
• High acceleration loading semiconductor industry.
• Protection against contamination • Accuracy grades of ± 0.5 µm and better
• Measuring steps to 0.001 µm (1 nm)
• Measuring lengths up to 30 m
• No friction between scanning head
and scale
• Small dimensions and low weight
• High traversing speed

Sealed linear encoders are available with

• Full-size scale housing
– For high vibration rating
– Up to 30 m measuring length
• Slimline scale housing
– For limited installation space
– Up to 1240 mm measuring length,
up to 2040 mm with mounting spar or
tensioning elements

The aluminum housing of a HEIDENHAIN

sealed linear encoder protects the scale,
scanning carriage, and its guideway from
chips, dust, and fluids. Downward-oriented
elastic lips seal the housing. The scanning
carriage travels in a low-friction guide
within the scale unit. It is connected to the
external mounting block by a coupling that
compensates unavoidable misalignment
between the scale and the machine
guideways.

DIADUR
Scanning carriage Light source
scale

Electronic
scanning
Sealing lips Mounting block

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 Length gauges
Length gauges from HEIDENHAIN feature
integral guideways for the plunger. They are
used to monitor measuring equipment, in
industrial metrology, and also as position
encoders.
• Accuracy grades as fine as ± 0.1 µm
• Measuring steps to 0.005 µm (5 nm)
• Measuring lengths up to 100 mm
• High measuring accuracy
• Available with automated plunger drive
• Simple mounting
With incremental linear encoders, the
current position is determined by starting
at a reference point and counting measuring
steps, or by subdividing and counting
signal periods. Incremental encoders from
HEIDENHAIN feature reference marks,
which must be scanned after switch-on to
reestablish the reference point. This
process is especially simple and fast with
distance-coded reference marks. After
traverse of no more than 20 mm (LS, LF) or
80 mm (LB), the display value is shown
with respect to the datum as it was last
defined.

Absolute linear encoders from

HEIDENHAIN require no previous traverse
to provide the current position value.
The encoder transmits the absolute value
through the EnDat interface or another
serial interface.

Measuring steps
The recommended measuring steps listed
in the table refer primarily to position
measurements. Smaller measuring steps,
which are attained through higher
interpolation factors of sinusoidal output
signals, are useful in particular for
applications in rotational speed control,
e.g. on direct drives.

Sealed Linear Encoders Series Page

With full-size scale housing Absolute position measurement LC 100 8
Incremental position measurement LS 100
Very high repeatability LF 100
Typically for manual machines LS 600
Large measuring lengths LB 300

With slimline scale housing Absolute position measurement LC 400 10

Incremental position measurement LS 400
Very high repeatability LF 400
Typically for manual machines LS 300

Exposed Linear Encoders Accuracy grades better than ±3 µm LIP, LIF 12

Two-coordinate encoders PP 13
Accuracy grades to ± 5 µm LIDA 14

Length Gauges Accuracy ± 0.1 µm HEIDENHAIN-CERTO 16

Accuracy ± 0.2 µm HEIDENHAIN-METRO 17
Accuracy to ± 0.5 µm HEIDENHAIN-METRO 18
Accuracy ± 1 µm HEIDENHAIN-SPECTO 19

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LC, LF, LS, LB Sealed Linear Encoders
with full-size scale housing
Linear encoders with full-size scale
housing are characterized particularly by
high tolerance to vibration.
Absolute linear encoders of the LC 100
series provide the absolute position value
without any previous traverse required.
Incremental signals can also be provided.
They can be mounted to the same mating
dimensions as the incremental linear
encoders of the LS 100 series and feature
the same mechanical design. Because of
their high accuracy and defined thermal
behavior, LC 100 and LS 100 series linear
encoders are especially well suited for use
on numerically controlled machine
tools.
The incremental encoders of the LF type
feature measuring standards with relatively
fine grating periods. This makes them
particularly attractive for applications
requiring very high repeatability.
The LS 600 series incremental linear
encoders are used for simple positioning
tasks, for example on manual machine
tools.
The LB type of incremental linear encoders
were conceived for very long measuring
lengths up to 30 meters. Their measuring
standard—a steel tape with AURODUR
graduation—is delivered as a single piece,
and after the housing sections have been
mounted, is pulled into the housing, drawn
to a defined tension and fixed at both ends
to the machine casting.
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LC 100 Series
• Absolute position measurement
• Defined thermal behavior
• High vibration rating
• Two mounting attitudes
• Single-field scanning
LS 187
• Incremental position measurement
• Defined thermal behavior
• High vibration rating
• Two mounting attitudes
• Single-field scanning
LF 183
• Very high repeatability
• Thermal behavior similar to steel or
cast iron
• High vibration rating
• Two mounting attitudes
• Single-field scanning
LS 600 Series
• Typically for manual machines
• Simple installation
LB 382
• For large measuring lengths
up to 30 m
• Defined thermal behavior
• High vibration rating
• Two mounting attitudes
• Single-field scanning
 Absolute Incremental

LC 183 LF 183 LS 187 LS 688 C LB 382

LC 193 F/M LS 177 LS 628 C

Measuring standard DIADUR glass scale DIADUR phase DIADUR glass scale DIADUR glass scale AURODUR steel
grating on steel scale tape

Incremental signals Optional » 1 VPP LS 187: » 1 VPP LS 688 C: » 1 VPP » 1 VPP

for LC 183 LS 177: « TTL LS 628 C: « TTL

Signal period 20 µm 4 µm 20 µm 20 µm 40 µm
LS 177: 4 µm/2 µm

Absolute position EnDat 2.2 –

values
Fanuc/Mitsubishi

Accuracy grade ± 5 µm, ± 3 µm ± 5 µm, ± 3 µm ± 5 µm, ± 3 µm ± 10 µm ± 5 µm

1)
Recommended 0.05 to 0.005 µm 1 to 0.1 µm 1 to 0.1 µm LS 688 C: to 1 µm 10 to 0.1 µm
measuring step LS 628 C: 5 µm

Meas. lengths ML 140 to 4240 mm 140 to 3040 mm 170 to 440 to

(± 3 µm to 3040 mm) 3040 mm 30040 mm

Reference mark – One or distance-coded; LS 6xx C: distance-coded

1)
Absolute position values
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LC, LF, LS Sealed Linear Encoders
with slimline scale housing

Sealed linear encoders with slimline scale LC 400 Series

housing are used primarily where • Absolute position measurement
installation space is limited. • Defined thermal behavior
• Single-field scanning
Absolute linear encoders of the LC 400
series provide the absolute position value
without any previous traverse required.
Incremental signals can also be provided.
Like the LS 400 series incremental linear
encoders, their high accuracy and defined
thermal behavior make them especially LS 487
well suited for use on numerically • Incremental position measurement
controlled machine tools. • Defined thermal behavior
• Single-field scanning
The incremental encoders of the LF type
feature measuring standards with relatively
fine grating periods. This makes them
particularly attractive for applications
requiring very high repeatability.
LF 481
The LS 300 series incremental linear • Very high repeatability
encoders are used for simple positioning • Thermal behavior similar to steel or
tasks, for example on manual machine cast iron
tools. • Single-field scanning

LS 300 Series
• Typically for manual machines

Simple installation with mounting spar

The use of a mounting spar can be of great
benefit when mounting slimline linear
encoders. They can be fastened as part of
the machine assembly process. The encoder
is then simply clamped on during final
mounting. Easy exchange also facilitates
servicing.

Stop

Mounting spar Scale housing

Clamping spring Scanning unit

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 58.2
32.2
ML + 138 18

46.2
32.2

ML + 138 18
58.2
32.2

ML + 158 18

Absolute Incremental

LC 483 LF 481 LS 487 LS 388 C

LC 493 F/M LS 477 LS 328 C

Measuring standard DIADUR glass scale DIADUR phase grating DIADUR glass scale DIADUR glass scale
on steel

Incremental signals Optional » 1 VPP LS 487: » 1 VPP LS 388 C: » 1 VPP

for LC 483 LS 477: « TTL LS 328 C: « TTL

Signal period 20 µm 4 µm 20 µm 20 µm
LS 477: 4 µm/2 µm

Absolute position EnDat 2.2 –

values
Fanuc/Mitsubishi

Accuracy grade ± 5 µm, ± 3 µm ± 5 µm, ± 3 µm ± 10 µm

1)
Recommended 0.05 to 0.005 µm 1 to 0.1 µm 1 to 0.1 µm LS 388 C: to 1 µm
measuring step LS 328 C: 5 µm

Meas. lengths ML 70 to 2040 mm2) 50 to 1220 mm 70 to 2040 mm2) 70 to 1240 mm

Reference mark – One or distance-coded Distance-coded

1) 2)
Absolute position values over ML 1240 mm only with mounting spar or tensioning element
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LIP, LIF Exposed Linear Encoders
Accuracy grades better than ±3 µm

The exposed linear encoders of the LIP LIP 300 Series

and LIF types are characterized by small
measuring steps together with high
accuracy. The measuring standard is a
phase grating applied to a substrate of
glass or glass ceramic.
LIP and LIF encoders are typically used for:
• Measuring machines and comparators
• Measuring microscopes
• Ultra-precision machines such as
diamond lathes for optical components,
facing lathes for magnetic storage disks,
and grinding machines for ferrite
components
• Measuring and production equipment in
the semiconductor industry
• Measuring and production equipment in
the electronics industry
• Very high resolution with measuring
steps to 1 nanometer
• Very high repeatability through an
extremely fine signal period
• Defined thermal behavior thanks to a
measuring standard on Zerodur® glass
ceramic
ML = 70 mm
LIP 400 Series
• Small dimensions
• Measuring steps to 0.005 µm
• Scale available with various thermal
expansion coefficients

LIP 500 Series

• Measuring lengths up to 1440 mm
• Measuring steps to 0.05 µm

LIF 400 Series

• Fast, simple scale fastening with
PRECIMET adhesive film
• Relatively insensitive to contamination
thanks to SUPRADUR graduation
• Position detection through limit switches
and homing track

Incremental

LIP 382 LIP 481 LIP 581

LIP 372 LIP 471 LIP 571

Measuring standard DIADUR phase grating on Zerodur DIADUR phase grating on glass or DIADUR phase grating on glass
glass ceramic Zerodur® glass ceramic
Expansion coefficient Þtherm (0 ± 0.1) × 10–6 K–1 Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1 (glass) or Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1
Þtherm (0 ± 0.1) × 10–6 K–1 (Zerodur)

Incremental signals LIP 382: » 1 VPP LIP 481: » 1 VPP LIP 581: » 1 VPP
LIP 372: « TTL LIP 471: « TTL LIP 571: « TTL

Signal period LIP 382: 0.128 µm LIP 481: 2 µm LIP 581: 4 µm

LIP 372: 0.004 µm LIP 471: 0.4 µm/0.2 µm LIP 571: 0.8 µm/0.4 µm

Accuracy grade ± 0.5 µm1) ± 1 µm; ± 0.5 µm1) ± 1 µm

Recommd. meas. step 1 nm 1 µm to 0.005 µm 1 µm to 0.05 µm

Measuring lengths ML 70 to 270 mm 70 to 420 mm 70 to 1440 mm

Reference mark None One One or distance-coded

1)
Other accuracy grades available on request
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 PP Exposed Linear Encoders
Two-coordinate encoders

The PP two-coordinate encoders feature as

measuring standard a planar phase-grating
structure on a glass substrate. This makes
it possible to measure positions in a plane.

Applications include:
• Measuring and production equipment in
the semiconductor industry
ML = 120 mm • Measuring and production equipment in
the electronics industry
• Extremely fast X-Y tables
• Measuring machines and comparators
• Measuring microscopes

Incremental

LIF 481 PP 281

LIF 471 PP 271

SUPRADUR phase grating on glass Measuring standard DIADUR phase grating on glass
(from ML 270 mm: DIADUR phase grating) Expansion coefficient Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1
Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1
Incremental signals PP 281: » 1 VPP
PP 271: « TTL
LIF 481: » 1 VPP
LIF 471: « TTL Signal period PP 281: 4 µm
PP 271: 0.8 µm/0.4 µm
LIF 481: 4 µm
LIF 471: 0.8 µm to 0.04 µm Accuracy grade ± 2 µm

± 3 µm Recommended To 0.01 µm
measuring step
1 µm to 0.1 µm
Measuring range 68 mm x 68 mm;
70 to 1020 mm (up to 3040 mm on request) other measuring ranges upon request

One Reference mark One per coordinate

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LIDA Exposed Linear Encoders
Accuracy grades to ± 5 µm

The LIDA exposed linear encoders are LIDA 403 Series

specially designed for high traversing
speeds up to 10 m/s, and are particularly
easy to mount with various mounting
possibilities. Steel scale tapes, glass or
glass ceramic are used as carriers for
• Thermal adaptation through graduation
carriers with different coefficients of 3.05
expansion
• Scale cemented to mounting surface
• Limit switches

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ML + 28
AURODUR or METALLUR graduations,
depending on the respective encoder.
LIDA 405 Series
LIDA exposed linear encoders are typically • Large measuring lengths up to 30 m
used for: • One-piece steel scale tape drawn into an
• Coordinate measuring machines aluminum extrusion and tensioned at its
• Testing machines ends
• PCB assembly machines • Limit switches
• PCB drilling machines
• Precision handling devices
• Position and velocity measurement on LIDA 407 Series
linear motors • Fast, simple scale fastening of the
aluminum extrusion with PRECIMET
adhesive film
• One-piece steel scale tape drawn into an
aluminum extrusion and fixed at center
• Limit switches

LIDA 207 Series

• Scale tape cut from roll
• Fast, simple scale fastening of the
aluminum extrusion with PRECIMET
2.6
adhesive film
• One-piece steel scale tape drawn into an
aluminum extrusion and fixed at center

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16
ML + 30 12

LIDA 209 Series

• Scale tape cut from roll
• One-piece steel scale with PRECIMET
mounting adhesive film cemented on 0.2
mounting surface
12.7

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ML + 30 12

Incremental

LIDA 483 LIDA 485 LIDA 487

LIDA 473 LIDA 475 LIDA 477

Measuring standard
Expansion coefficient
METALLUR graduation on glass ceramic or glass AURODUR steel scale tape
Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1 (glass) –6 –1
Þtherm 10 × 10 K
Þtherm 0 × 10–6 K–1 (Robax glass ceramic)
Þtherm (0 ± 0.1) x 10–6 K–1 (Zerodur glass ceramic)

Incremental signals LIDA 483: » 1 VPP LIDA 48x: » 1 VPP

LIDA 473: « TTL LIDA 47x: « TTL

Signal period LIDA 483: 20 µm LIDA 48x: 20 µm

LIDA 473: 4 µm/2 µm/0.4 µm/0.2 µm LIDA 47x: 4 µm/2 µm/0.4 µm/0.2 µm

Accuracy grade ± 5 µm ± 5 µm ± 15 µm

Recommd. meas. step 1 µm to 0.1 µm 1 µm to 0.1 µm

Measuring lengths ML 240 to 3 040 mm (Robax glass ceramic up to 1640 mm) 140 to 30040 mm 240 to 6040 mm

Reference mark One (distance-coded upon request) One

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 The exposed linear encoders of the LIDA
503 series are specially designed for
limited installation space. They consist of a
compact scanning head and a glass scale
that is simply cemented directly to the
machine with PRECIMET adhesive film.

The LIDA 503 is used wherever space is

insufficient for encoders of the LIDA 400
series, such as on:
• XY tables
• Measuring microscopes
• PCB assembly machines
• Compact positioning units

0.45
13

9
10

ML + 20

Incremental

LIDA 287 LIDA 289 LIDA 583

LIDA 277 LIDA 279 LIDA 573

Steel scale tape Measuring standard METALLUR graduation on glass

Þtherm 10 × 10–6 K–1 Expansion coefficient Þtherm 8 × 10–6 K–1

Incremental signals LIDA 583: » 1 VPP

LIDA 28x: » 1 VPP LIDA 573: « TTL
LIDA 27x: « TTL
Signal period LIDA 583: 20 µm
LIDA 28x: 200 µm LIDA 573: 4 µm/2 µm/0.8 µm/0.4 µm
LIDA 27x: 20 µm/4 µm/2 µm
Accuracy grade ± 5 µm
± 30 µm
Recommended 1 µm to 0.1 µm
5 µm to 0.5 µm measuring step

Scale tape from the roll 3 m/5 m/10 m Measuring lengths ML 70 to 1020 mm

Selectable every 100 mm Reference mark One

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HEIDENHAIN-CERTO Length Gauges
Accuracy ± 0.1 µm

HEIDENHAIN-CERTO length gauges Plunger actuation

feature a large measuring range, provide The plungers of the CT 2501 and CT 6001
high linear accuracy and offer resolution in are extended and retracted by an integral
the nanometer range. They are used motor. It can be actuated by the associated
predominantly for production quality switch box, which can also be controlled by
control of high-precision parts and for the external signal.
monitoring and calibration of reference
standards. Length gauges reduce the CT 2502 and CT 6002 have no plunger
number of working standards required to drive. The freely movable plunger is
calibrate gauge blocks. connected by a separate coupling with the
moving machine element.
Accuracy
The total error of HEIDENHAIN-CERTO Mounting
length gauges lies within ± 0.1 µm. After The CT 2500 length gauge is fastened by
linear length error compensation in the its 16-mm diameter clamping shank. The
evaluation electronics of the ND 281B, for CT 6000 is fastened with two screws on a
example, HEIDENHAIN guarantees plane surface.
accuracy of ± 0.03 µm for the CT 2500 and
± 0.05 µm for the CT 6000. These accuracy
grades apply over the entire measuring
range at ambient temperatures between
19 °C and 21 °C and with a temperature
variation of ± 0.1 K during measurements
using the CS 200 gauge stand for
HEIDENHAIN-CERTO.

Incremental

CT 2501 CT 2502 CT 6001 CT 6002

Measuring standard DIADUR phase grating on Zerodur glass ceramic

Coefficient of linear expansion: Þtherm 0 ± 0.1 × 10–6 K–1

Incremental signals » 11 µAPP

Signal period 2 µm

System accuracy1) ± 0.1 µm ± 0.1 µm

± 0.03 µm2) ± 0.05 µm2)

Recommended 0.01 µm and 0.005 µm with ND 281B display unit

measuring step

Measuring path 25 mm 60 mm

Plunger actuation Motor driven Via coupling Motor driven Via coupling

Reference mark One

1)
At 19 °C to 21 °C; permissible temperature fluctuation during measurement: ± 0.1 K
2)
With linear length-error compensation in the evaluation electronics
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HEIDENHAIN-METRO Length Gauges
Accuracy ± 0.2 µm

With their high system accuracy and small

signal period, the HEIDENHAIN-METRO
MT 1200 and MT 2500 length gauges are
ideal for precision measuring stations and
testing equipment. They feature ball-bush
guided plungers and therefore permit high
radial forces.

Plunger actuation
The length gauges of the MT 12x1 and
MT 25x1 series feature a spring-tensioned
plunger that is extended at rest. In a
special version without spring it exercises
particularly low force on the measured
object.

In the pneumatic length gauges MT 1287

and MT 2587, the plunger is retracted to its
rest position by the integral spring. It is
extended to the measuring position by the
application of compressed air.

Mounting
The MT 1200 and MT 2500 length gauges
are fastened by their 8h6 standard
clamping shank. A mounting bracket is
available as an accessory to mount the
length gauges to plane surfaces or to the
MS 200 from HEIDENHAIN.

Incremental

MT 1201 MT 1271 MT 1281 MT 2501 MT 2571 MT 2581

MT 1287 MT 2587

Measuring standard DIADUR phase grating on Zerodur glass ceramic

Coefficient of linear expansion: Þtherm 0 ± 0.1 × 10–6 K–1

Incremental signals » 11 µAPP « TTL » 1 VPP » 11 µAPP « TTL » 1 VPP

Signal period 2 µm 0.4 µm or 2 µm 0.4 µm or 2 µm

0.2 µm 0.2 µm

System accuracy ± 0.2 µm

Recommended 0.5 µm to 0.05 µm

measuring step

Measuring path 12 mm 25 mm

Plunger actuation MT 12x1/MT 25x1: by cable-type lifter or freely movable

MT 1287/MT 2587: pneumatic

Reference mark One

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HEIDENHAIN-METRO Length Gauges
Accuracy ± 0.5 µm

Large measuring ranges together with

their high accuracy make the MT 60 and
MT 101 HEIDENHAIN-METRO length
gauges attractive for incoming inspection,
production monitoring, quality control, or
anywhere parts with very different
dimensions are measured. But they are
also easy to mount as highly accurate
position encoders, for example on sliding
devices or X-Y tables.

Plunger actuation
M version length gauges feature an
integral motor that retracts and extends
the plunger. While the MT 101 M operates
at a constant gauging force, the MT 60 M
allows you to select from three gauging
force levels.

K version gauges have no integral plunger

actuation. The plunger is freely movable.
It can be connected to moving elements
such as linear slides and X-Y table by a
coupling.

Mounting
The length gauges are mounted onto a flat
surface by two screws. HEIDENHAIN
offers the M versions for mounting in the
accessory MS 100 and MS 200 gauge
stands.

Incremental

MT 60 M MT 60K MT 101M MT 101K

Measuring standard DIADUR graduation on glass ceramic

Incremental signals » 11 µAPP

Signal period 10 µm

System accuracy ± 0.5 µm ± 1 µm

Recommended 1 µm to 0.1 µm
measuring step

Measuring range 60 mm 100 mm

Plunger actuation Motor driven Via coupling Motor driven Via coupling

Protection IP 50

Reference mark One

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HEIDENHAIN-SPECTO Length Gauges
Accuracy ± 1 µm

Thanks to their very small dimensions,

the HEIDENHAIN-SPECTO length gauges
are the product of choice for multipoint
inspection apparatus and testing
equipment.

Plunger actuation
The length gauges of the ST 12x8 and
ST 30x8 series feature a spring-tensioned
plunger that is extended at rest.

In the pneumatic length gauges ST 12x7

and ST 30x7 the plunger is retracted to its
rest position by the integral spring. It is
extended to the measuring position by the
application of compressed air.

Mounting
The HEIDENHAIN-SPECTO length gauges
are fastened by their 8h6 standard
clamping shank.

Incremental

ST 1208 ST 1278 ST 1288 ST 3008 ST 3078 ST 3088

ST 1207 ST 1277 ST 1287 ST 3007 ST 3077 ST 3087

Measuring standard DIADUR glass scale

Incremental signals » 11 µAPP « TTL » 1 VPP » 11 µAPP « TTL » 1 VPP

Signal period 20 µm 4 µm, or 2 µm 20 µm 4 µm, or 2 µm 20 µm

System accuracy ± 1 µm

Recommended 1 µm to 0.2 µm
measuring step

Measuring range 12 mm 30 mm

Plunger actuation ST 12x8/ST 30x8: by measured object

ST 12x7/ST 30x7: pneumatic

Protection IP 64

Reference mark One

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Angle Measurement
Angle encoders
HEIDENHAIN angle encoders are
characterized by high accuracy values in
the arc second range and better. These
devices are used in applications such as
rotary tables, swivel heads of machine
tools, dividing apparatuses, high-precision
angle measuring tables, precision devices
in angular metrology, antennas and
telescopes.
• Line counts typically 9000 to 180000
• Accuracy from ± 5" to ± 0.4"
• Measuring steps as fine as 0.000 005°
or 0.018" (incremental) or 29 bits,
i.e. approx. 536 million positions per
revolution (absolute)
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Rotary encoders
Rotary encoders from HEIDENHAIN serve
as measuring sensors for rotary motion,
angular velocity and also, when used in
conjunction with mechanical measuring
standards such as lead screws, for linear
motion. Application areas include electrical
motors, machine tools, printing machines,
woodworking machines, textile machines,
robots and handling devices, as well as
various types of measuring, testing, and
inspection devices.
• Line counts of typically 50 to 5000
• Accuracy from ± 12" (depending on the
line count, corresponding to ± 1/20 of
the grating period)
• Measuring steps to 0.001°.
The high quality of the sinusoidal
incremental signals permits high
interpolation factors for digital speed
control.
Mounting variants
In angle encoders and rotary encoders
with integral bearing and stator coupling,
the graduated disk of the encoder is
connected directly to the shaft to be
measured. The scanning unit is guided on
the shaft via ball bearings, supported by the
stator coupling. During angular acceleration
of the shaft, the stator coupling must
absorb only that torque resulting from
friction in the bearing, thereby minimizing
both static and dynamic measuring error.
Moreover, the coupling mounted on the
stator compensates axial motion of the
measured shaft. Other benefits of the
stator coupling are:
• Simple installation
• Short overall length
• High natural frequency of the coupling
• Hollow through shaft possible
Angle encoders and rotary encoders with
integral bearings that are conceived for a
separate shaft coupling are designed with
a solid shaft. The recommended coupling
to the measured shaft compensates radial
and axial tolerances. Angle encoders for
separate shaft couplings permit higher
shaft speeds.
Angle encoders and rotary encoders
without integral bearing operate without
friction. The two components—the
scanning head and the scale disk, drum, or
tape—are adjusted to each other during
assembly. The benefits are:
• Requires little space
• Large hollow-shaft diameter
• High shaft speeds
• No additional starting torque
With incremental angle encoders and
rotary encoders, the current position is
determined by starting at a datum and
counting measuring steps, or by subdividing
and counting signal periods. Incremental
encoders from HEIDENHAIN feature
reference marks, which must be scanned
after switch-on to reestablish the reference
point.
Incremental rotary encoders with
commutation signals supply the angular
shaft position value—without requiring
previous traverse—with sufficient accuracy
to correctly control the phases of the rotating
field of a permanent-magnet three-phase
motor.
Absolute angle encoders and rotary
encoders require no previous traverse
to provide the current position value. Single-
turn encoders provide the current angular
position value within one revolution, while
multiturn encoders can additionally
distinguish between revolutions.
Absolute angle encoders and rotary
encoders from HEIDENHAIN provide
the position values over an EnDat, SSI,
PROFIBUS-DP or other serial data
interface. The EnDat or PROFIBUS-DP
bidirectional interfaces enable automatic
configuration of the higher-level electronics
and provide monitoring and diagnostic
functions.

Angle Encoders Series Page

With integral bearing and integrated Absolute (singleturn) RCN 22
stator coupling Incremental RON, RPN

With integral bearing, for separate Incremental ROD 24

shaft coupling

Without integral bearing Incremental ERP, ERA, ERM 25, 26

Rotary Encoders
With integral bearing, for mounting Absolute (singleturn) ECN 28, 30
by stator coupling Absolute (multiturn) EQN
Incremental ERN

With integral bearing, for separate Absolute (singleturn) ROC, RIC 32

shaft coupling Absolute (multiturn) ROQ, RIQ
Incremental ROD

Without integral bearing Absolute (singleturn) ECI 34

Absolute (multiturn) EQI
Incremental ERO

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RCN, RON, RPN Angle Encoders
with integral bearing and integrated stator coupling
Because of their high static and dynamic
accuracy, the RCN, RON and RPN angle
encoders with integral bearings and stator
couplings are the preferred units for high-
precision applications such as rotary tables
and tilting axes. For the units with stator
coupling, the specified accuracy includes
the error caused by the coupling. For angle
encoders with separate shaft coupling, the
coupling error must be added to find the
system accuracy.
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RCN/RON 200 Series
• Compact design
• Sturdy design
• Typically used with rotary tables, tilting
tables, for positioning and speed control
• Measuring steps to 0.0001°.
• Versions in stainless steel (e.g. for
antennas) available on request
RCN/RON 700 Series and
RCN/RON/RPN 800
• Large hollow shaft diameter up to
¬ 100 mm
• Measuring steps to 0.00001° with
system accuracy grades of ± 2“ and ± 1“
• Typically used on rotary and angle
measuring tables, indexing fixtures,
measuring setups, image scanners
• Versions in stainless steel (e.g. for
antennas) available on request
D
RON 785
RON 786/886, RPN 886 D = 60 mm
RCN 700/800 D = 60 mm or 100 mm
RON 905
• Very high-accuracy angle encoder
• Measuring steps to 0.00001°.
• System accuracy ± 0.4“
• Used with high-accuracy measuring
devices and for the inspection of
measuring equipment
 Absolute Incremental

RCN 226 RCN 223 F RCN 223M RON 225 RON 275 RON 285 RON 287
RCN 228 RCN 227 F RCN 227M
3)
Incremental signals » 1 VPP – « TTL x 2 « TTL x 5 » 1 VPP
« TTL x 10

Line count 16 3843) – 9000 18 000 18 000

Signal periods/rev 18 000 90 000 or
180 000
1)
Absolute position EnDat 2.2 Fanuc 02 Mit02-4 –
values

Position values 67108864 (26 bits) 8 388 608 (23 bits) –

per rev 268435456 (28 bits) 134 217 728 (27 bits)

System accuracy ± 5“ ± 5“ ± 2.5“

± 2.5“

Recommended 0.000 1° 0.005° 0.001° 0.0001°

2)
measuring step 0.0005°
–1
Mech. perm. speed † 3000 min † 3000 min–1
1) 2) 3)
PROFIBUS-DP via gateway For position measurement Only for EnDat 2.2/02
Absolute Incremental

RCN 729 RCN 727 F RCN 727M RON 786 RON 886 RPN 886
RCN 829 RCN 827 F RCN 827M RON 785

Incremental signals » 1 VPP4) – » 1 VPP

Line count 32 7684) – 18000, 360003) 36000 90000

Signal periods/rev 180000
1)
Absolute position EnDat 2.2 Fanuc 02 Mit02-4 –
values

Position values 536 870 912 134 217 728 –

per rev (29 bits) (27 bits)

System accuracy RCN 72x: ± 2“; RCN 82x: ± 1“ ± 2“ ± 1“

2)
Rec. meas. step 0.000 1°/0.000 05° 0.0001° 0.00005° 0.00001°

Mech. perm. speed † 1000 min–1 † 1000 min–1

1) 2) 3) 4)
PROFIBUS-DP via gateway For position measurement Only RON 786 Only for EnDat 2.2/02

Incremental

RON 905

Incremental signals » 11µAPP

Line count 36 000

System accuracy ± 0.4“

Rec. meas. step 0.000 01°

–1
Mech. perm. speed † 100 min

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ROD Angle Encoders
with integral bearing, for separate shaft coupling

ROD angle encoders with solid shaft for
separate shaft coupling are particularly
attractive for applications where high shaft
speeds and large mounting tolerances are
required. The precision shaft couplings
allow axis motion up to ± 1 mm.
For angle encoders with separate shaft
coupling, the angular measuring error
caused by the shaft coupling must be
added to determine the system accuracy.
ROD 200 Series
• Compact design
• Sturdy design
• Typically used with rotary tables,
tilting tables, for positioning and
synchronization monitoring
• Measuring steps to 0.0001°.

Incremental
ROD 220 ROD 270 ROD 280

Incremental signals « TTL x 2 « TTL x 10 » 1 VPP

Line count 9000 18 000 18 000

Signal periods/rev 18 000 180 000
1)
System accuracy ± 5“
2)
Rec. meas. step 0.005° 0.0005° 0.0001°
–1
Mech. perm. speed † 10000 min
1) 2)
Without shaft coupling For position measurement

ROD 780 and ROD 880

• High accuracy
± 2“ (ROD 780) or
± 1“ (ROD 880)
• Measuring steps to 0.00005°
• Ideal for angle measurement on
high-precision rotary tables, dividing
apparatuses or measuring machines

Incremental
ROD 780 ROD 880

Incremental signals » 1 VPP

Line count 18000. 36000 36000

1)
System accuracy ± 2“ ± 1“
2)
Rec. meas. step 0.0001° 0.00005°

Mech. perm. speed † 1000 min–1

1) 2)
Without shaft coupling For position measurement

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ERP Angle Encoders
without integral bearing

The HEIDENHAIN ERP angle encoders ERP 880

without integral bearing are intended for • Very high accuracy
integration in machine elements or • Very fine grating period
components. They operate without friction • Low error within one signal period
and permit high accuracy. This makes them thanks to the interferential scanning
particularly attractive for high-precision principle
angle measuring tables and precision devices
in angular metrology. The ERP 4080 and 36.8
ERP 8080 angle encoders are designed for ERP 880 with housing
applications in the clean room. 12

The attainable system accuracy depends ¬ 157.5

on the eccentricity of the graduation to the ¬
16
drive shaft bearing, as well as the radial 5
12

5
runout and wobble of the bearing.
17

¬ 51.2
¬

Incremental
ERP 880

Incremental signals » 1 VPP

Line count 90 000

Signal periods 180 000

1)
System accuracy ± 1“
2)
Rec. meas. step 0.00001°

Mech. perm. speed † 1000 min–1

Mounting the 1)
Before installation. Additional error is caused by imprecise mounting and the bearing.
ERP 880 2)
For position measurement

ERP 4080 and ERP 8080

• Very high accuracy
• Very compact dimensions 28.27 25.98
• Low error within one signal period
thanks to the interferential scanning
principle

Incremental
ERP 4080 ERP 8080

Incremental signals » 1 VPP

Line count 65 536 180 000

Signal periods 131 072 360 000

System accuracy1) ± 5“ ± 2“
2)
Rec. meas. step 0.000 01° 0.000 005°

Diameter D1/D2 8/44 50/108

–1
Mech. perm. speed † 300 min † 100 min–1
1)
Before installation. Additional error is caused by imprecise mounting and the bearing.
2)
For position measurement
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ERA Angle Encoders
without integral bearing
The HEIDENHAIN ERA angle encoders
without integral bearing are intended for
integration in machine elements or
components. They are designed to meet
the following requirements:
• Large hollow-shaft diameter
(up to 10 m with scale tape)
• High shaft speeds up to 10 000 min–1
• No additional starting torque from
shaft seals
The attainable system accuracy depends
on the eccentricity of the graduation to the
drive shaft bearing, as well as the radial
runout and wobble of the bearing.
ERA 780 C
ERM Modular Rotary Encoder
without integral bearing
The ERM modular encoder from
HEIDENHAIN consists of a magnetized
scale drum and a scanning unit with
magnetoresistive sensor.
Typical applications include machines and
equipment with large hollow shaft
diameters in environments with large
amounts of airborne particles and liquids,
for example on the spindles of lathes or
milling machines, for reduced accuracy
requirements.
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ERA 4000 Series
• High shaft speeds up to 10 000 min–1
• Sturdy design with steel scale drum
• Axial motion of measured shaft
permissible up to ± 0.5 mm
• Typical application on fast spindles and
ball screws
• The ERA 4480 C is available for larger
diameters or versions with protective
cover ERA 4000
• Various drum versions
ERA 4x80 C: solid version with centering
collar for high speeds
ERA 4x81 C: with T-section for 3-point
centering with low weight and low
moment of inertia
ERA 4282 C: solid version with 3-point
centering for high accuracy requirements
ERA 700 and ERA 800 series
• For very large diameters up to 10 m
• AURODUR steel scale tape
• High accuracy even at the junction of the
scale-tape ends
ERA 700 Series
Scale tape is placed in a slot on the inside
circumference of the machine element
• ERA 780 C: full-circle version ERA 880C
• ERA 781 C: circle-segment version
ERA 800 Series
Scale tape is fastened on the outside
circumference of the machine element
• ERA 880 C: full-circle version
• ERA 881 C: segment, scale tape secured
with tensioning elements
• ERA 882 C: segment, scale tape secured
without tensioning elements
ERM 280
• For large shaft diameters
Up to 410 mm
• High degree of protection IP 67
through magnetoresistive scanning
principle
 Incremental

ERA 4280 C1) Signal period 20 µm

ERA 4480 C1) Signal period 40 µm
ERA 4880 C Signal period 80 µm

Incremental signals » 1 VPP

Inside diameter D1 40 mm 70 mm 80 mm 120 mm 150 mm 180 mm 270 mm

Outside diameter D2 76.75 mm 104.63 mm 127.64 mm 178.55 mm 208.89 mm 254.93 mm 331.31 mm

Line count/ ERA 4280 C 12 000/± 6.1" 16 384/± 4.5" 20000/± 3.7" 28000/± 3.0" 32768/± 2.9" 40000/± 2.9" 52000/± 2.8"
System ERA 4480 C 6 000/± 7.2" 8 192/± 5.3" 10000/± 4.3" 14000/± 3.5" 16384/± 3.3" 20000/± 3.2" 26000/± 3.0"
2)
accuracy ERA 4880 C 3 000/± 9.4" 4 096/± 6.9" 5000/± 5.6" 7000/± 4.4" 8192/± 4.1" 10000/± 3.8" 13000/± 3.5"
–1
Shaft speed 10 000 min 8 500 min–1 6250 min–1 4500 min–1 4250 min–1 3250 min–1 2500 min–1
1)
For other drum versions, please refer to our catalog Angle Encoders without Integral Bearings
2)
Before installation. Additional error is caused by imprecise mounting and the bearing.

Incremental

ERA 780C ERA 880C

Incremental signal » 1 VPP; signal period 40 µm (on circumference)

Line count 36000 45000 90000 36000 45000

System accuracy1) ± 3.5“ ± 3.4“ ± 3.2“ ± 3.5“ ± 3.4“

ERA 780
Diameter D1 458.62 mm 573.20 mm 1146.10 458.04 mm 572.63 mm
mm
–1
ERA 880 Mech. perm. speed † 500 min † 100 min–1
1)
Before installation. Additional error is caused by imprecise mounting and the bearing.

Incremental

ERM 280

Incremental signals » 1 VPP

Line count 600 900 1024 1200 1400 2048 2600 2600

Shaft speed † 19 000 † 14 500 † 13 000 † 10500 † 9000 † 6000 † 4500 † 3000
–1
min min–1 min–1 min–1 min–1 min–1 min–1 min–1

Inside diameter D1 40 mm 70 mm 80 mm 120 mm 130 mm 180 mm 295 mm 410 mm

Outside diameter D2 75.44 mm 113.16 mm 128.75 mm 150.88 mm 176.03 mm 257.5 mm 326.9 mm 452.64 mm

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ECN, EQN, ERN Rotary Encoders
with integral bearing and mounted stator coupling
Protection IP 64

HEIDENHAIN ECN, EQN and ERN rotary ERN 1000 Series

encoders with integral bearing and • Miniaturized version
mounted stator coupling are characterized • Blind hollow shaft with 6-mm inside
by simple mounting and short overall diameter
length. Possible applications range from • Housing outside diameter 35 mm
simple measuring tasks to position and • Natural frequency of the encoder stator
speed control on servo drives. The hollow coupling: ‡ 950 Hz
shaft of these encoders is slid directly onto • Mechanically permissible speed:
and fastened to the shaft to be measured. 10000 min–1
42.1±1
During angular acceleration of the shaft,

48
the stator coupling must absorb only that
torque caused by friction in the bearing.
Rotary encoders with stator coupling

¬ 35
therefore provide excellent dynamic ¬6
performance and a high natural frequency.

ECN, EQN, ERN 400 Series

• Compact design
• Blind hollow shaft or hollow through
shaft with 12 mm inside diameter
• Housing outside diameter 58 mm
• Natural frequency of the encoder stator
coupling: ‡ 1400 Hz (cable version)
ERN 1000 • Mechanically permissible speed:
ECN/EQN/ERN 400 12000 min–1

ECN/ERN 100

ECN/ERN 100 Series

• For large shaft diameters
• Hollow through shaft with: 20 mm,
25 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm inside
diameters D
• Housing outside diameter 87 mm
• Natural frequency of the encoder stator
coupling: ‡ 1000 Hz
• Mechanically permissible speed:
6000 min–1 (D † 30 mm)
4000 min–1 (D > 30 mm)

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 Incremental

ERN 1020 ERN 1030 ERN 1070 ERN 1080 ERN 1085
1)
Incremental signals « TTL « HTL « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 100 to 3600 1000/2500/ 100 to 3600 512 or 2048

3600
2)
Commutation signals – Z1 track

Power supply 5V 10 to 30 V 5V 5V

Operating temperature Max. 100 °C Max. 70 °C Max. 100 °C

1)
Integrated 5/10-fold interpolation
2)
One sine and one cosine signal with one period per revolution of the encoder shaft

Absolute Incremental

ECN 413 EQN 425 ECN 425 EQN 437 ERN 420 ERN 430 ERN 460 ERN 480

Incremental signals » 1 VPP – « TTL « HTL « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 512 or 2048 – 250 to 5000 1000 to

5000
1)
Absolute position values EnDat 2.2 or SSI EnDat 2.21) –

Position values per rev 8 192 (13 bits) 33554432 (25 bits) –

Distinguishable revolutions – 4 096 – 4096 –

(12 bits) (12 bits)

Power supply EnDat: 3.6 to 14 V 3.6 to 14 V 5V 10 to 30 V 5V

SSI: 5 V or 10 to 30 V

Operating temperature 5 V: Max. 100 °C Max. 100 °C Max. 100 °C Max. 70 °C Max. 100 °C
10 to 30 V: Max. 85 °C
1)
Includes EnDat 2.1 command set; PROFIBUS-DP via Gateway

Absolute Incremental

ECN 113 ECN 125 ERN 120 ERN 130 ERN 180

Incremental signals » 1 VPP – « TTL « HTL » 1 VPP

Line count 2 048 – 1000 to 5000

Absolute position values EnDat 2.21) EnDat 2.2

1)
–
or SSI

Position values per rev 8 192 33 554 432 –

(13 bits) (25 bits)

Power supply 5 V2) 3.6 to 5.25 V 5 V 10 to 30 V 5V

Operating temperature Max. 100 °C Max. 100 °C Max. 100 °C (UP † 15 V) Max. 100 °C
Max. 85 °C (UP † 30 V)
1) 2)
Includes EnDat 2.1 command set; PROFIBUS-DP via gateway 10 to 30 V via connecting cable with voltage converter (only SSI)
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ECN, EQN, ERN Rotary Encoders
with integral bearing and mounted stator coupling
Protection IP 40
The HEIDENHAIN ECN, EQN and ERN
rotary encoders with IP 40 degree of
protection are specially designed for
integration in motors. Bearings and
mounted stator coupling are integrated.
Absolute rotary encoders and versions
with commutation tracks are available for
synchronous motors. The taper shaft or
the blind hollow shaft is fastened directly
to the shaft to be measured. This ensures
an extremely stiff coupling that permits
exceptionally high dynamic performance
of the drive. The stator coupling is designed
to be fastened in a location bore and
permits fast, simple mounting while
enabling a mechanical fine adjustment of
the commutation.
ERN/ECN/EQN 1100
ERN/ECN/EQN 1300
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ECN, EQN, ERN 1100 Series
• Miniaturized version
• Blind hollow shaft ¬ 6 mm
• Housing outside diameter 35 mm
• Stator coupling in two versions for
location holes with inside diameters
– of 45 mm
– of 37 mm (only ECN 1113/EQN 1125)
• Natural frequency of the encoder stator
coupling: ‡ 1500 Hz
• Mech. permissible speed: 12 000 min–1
52.7±1
¬ 35
¬ 37
¬ 35
ECN, EQN, ERN 1300 Series
• Compact dimensions
• 1:10 taper shaft with 9.25 mm functional
diameter for extremely stiff connection
• Housing outside diameter 56 mm.
The stator coupling is suited for location
holes with 65 mm inside diameter
• Natural frequency of the encoder stator
coupling: ‡ 1800 Hz
• Mech. permissible speed
– ERN/ECN: 15 000 min–1
– EQN: 12 000 min–1
• IP 40 protection when mounted
¬ 56
50.5
 Absolute Incremental

ECN 1113 EQN 1125 ERN 1120 ERN 1180 ERN 1185

Incremental signals » 1 VPP « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 512 250, 512, 1024, 2048, 3600 512 or 2048
2)
Commutation signals – – Z1 track
1)
Absolute position values EnDat 2.2 –

Position values per rev 8 192 (13 bits) –

Distinguishable revolutions – 4096 (12 bits) –

Power supply 3.6 to 14 V 5V

Operating temperature Max. 115 °C Max. 100 °C Max. 115 °C

1)
Includes EnDat 2.1 command set; PROFIBUS-DP via Gateway
2)
One sine and one cosine signal with one period per revolution of the encoder shaft

Absolute Incremental
4)
ECN 1313 EQN 1325 ECN 1325 EQN 13374) ERN 1321 ERN 1326 ERN 1381 ERN 1387

Incremental signals » 1 VPP – « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 512 or 2048 – 1024 2048 4096 512 2048

2048
4096

Commutation signals – – – Block com- – Z1 track3)

2)
mutation
1)
Absolute position values EnDat 2.2 EnDat 2.21) –

Position values per rev 8 192 (13 bits) 33554432 (25 bits) –

Distinguishable revolutions – 4 096 – 4096 –

(12 bits) (12 bits)

Power supply 5V 3.6 to 14 V 5V

Operating temperature Max. 115 °C Max. 115 °C Max. 120 °C; 4096 lines: max. 100 °C
1)
Includes EnDat 2.1 command set; PROFIBUS-DP via Gateway
2)
3 block commutation tracks with 90° or 120° mech. phase shift
3)
One sine and one cosine signal with one period per revolution of the encoder shaft
4)
Functional Safety version upon request

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ROC, ROQ, ROD and RIC, RIQ Rotary Encoders
with integral bearing, for separate shaft coupling

The optical encoders ROC, ROQ and ROD, ROD 1000 Series
as well as the inductive RIC and RIQ from • Miniaturized dimensions
HEIDENHAIN have integrated bearings and for installation in small devices or in
are sealed. They provide IP 64 to IP 67 limited installation space
protection, depending on the version. They • Mounting by synchro flange
are robust and compact. These encoders • Shaft diameter 4 mm
are coupled by the rotor to the measured
shaft through a separate coupling that
compensates axial motion and ROC, ROQ, ROD 400 Series
misalignment between the encoder shaft • Industrial standard for dimensions and
and measured shaft. output signals
• Protection
IP 67 at housing
IP 64 at shaft inlet (IP 66 upon request)
• Mounting by synchro flange or
clamping flange
• Shaft diameter
Synchro flange 6 mm with synchro flange
10 mm with clamping flange
• Preferred types with fast delivery
(see Rotary Encoders brochure or ask
HEIDENHAIN)

RIC/RIQ 400 Series

• Inductive scanning principle
• For reduced accuracy requirements
Clamping flange up to ± 480“
• Mechanical design same as
ROC/ROQ 400

Absolute

Singleturn Multiturn

Synchro flange RIC 416 ROC 413 ROC 425 RIQ 428 ROQ 425

Clamping flange RIC 416 ROC 413 ROC 425 RIQ 428 ROQ 425

Incremental – » 1 VPP – – » 1 VPP

signals

Line count/ – 512 – – 512

Signal periods
1)
Absolute EnDat 2.1 EnDat 2.2 SSI PROFIBUS- EnDat 2.21) EnDat 2.1 EnDat 2.21)
position values DP V0

Positions per rev 65 536 (16 bits) 8 192 (13 bits) 33554432 65 536 (16 bits) 8192 (13 bits)
(25 bits)

Distinguishable – 4096 (12 bits)

revolutions

Power supply 5V 5 V or 9 to 36 V 3.6 to 5.25 V 5V

10 to 30 V

Max. operating 100 °C 5 V: 100 °C 70 °C 100 °C 100 °C

temperature 10 to 30 V:
85 °C
1)
Includes EnDat 2.1 command set; PROFIBUS-DP via Gateway
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Series 1000 Incremental

ROD 1020 ROD 1030 ROD 1070 ROD 1080

1)
Incremental signals « TTL « HTL « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 100 to 3600 1000/2500 100 to 3600

3600
–1
Mech. perm. speed 10000 min
34.5
¬ 36.5

Power supply 5V 10 to 30 V 5V 5V

Operating Max. 100 °C Max. 70 °C Max. 100 °C

temperature
1)
Integrated 5/10-fold interpolation
Series 400
With synchro flange With clamping flange PROFIBUS DP

43.2 37.2
PROFIBUS: 80 PROFIBUS: 70

Incremental

ROQ 437 ROD 426 ROD 466 ROD 436 ROD 486

ROQ 437 ROD 420 – ROD 430 ROD 480

– « TTL « HTL » 1 VPP

– 50 to 5000 1000 to 5000

ROD 426/466: up to 10 0002)

SSI PROFIBUS- EnDat 2.21) –

DP V0

33 554 432 –
(25 bits)

5 V or 9 to 36 V 3.6 to 5.25 V 5V 10 to 30 V 5V
10 to 30 V

5 V: 100 °C 70 °C 100 °C 100 °C 70 °C 100 °C

10 to 30 V:
85 °C
2)
Signal periods over 5000 are generated through signal doubling in the encoder
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ECI, EQI, ERO Rotary Encoders
without integral bearing
The ECI/EQI inductive rotary encoders
are mechanically compatible with the
photoelectric encoders ExN: the shaft is
fastened with a central screw. The stator
of the encoder is clamped in a location
hole.
The photoelectric ERO modular rotary
encoders from HEIDENHAIN consist of a
graduated disk with hub and a scanning
unit. They are particularly well suited for
limited installation space or for applica-
tions for which there must be no friction.
ECI/EQI 1100
ECI/EQI 1300
ERO 1200/1300
ERO 1400
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ECI/EQI 1100 Series
• Mechanically compatible with
ECN/EQN 1100
• Blind hollow shaft ¬ 6 mm
ECI/EQI 1300 Series
• Mechanically compatible with
ECN/EQN 1300
• Taper shaft or blind hollow shaft
ERO 1200 Series
• Compact design
• For shaft diameters up to 12 mm
ERO 1300 Series
• For large shaft diameters
Up to 30 mm
• Lateral mounting of scanning unit
possible with through shaft
ERO 1400 Series
• Miniaturized modular rotary encoders
for shafts up to ¬ 8 mm
• Special integral mounting aid
• With cover cap
 Absolute
27.6±1.5 ¬ 38
ECI 1118 EQI 1130 ECI 1317 EQI 1329

Incremental signals » 1 VPP; 16 lines » 1 VPP; 32 lines

Absolute position values EnDat 2.1

Position values per rev 262 144 (18 bits) 131072 (17 bits)

Distinguishable revolutions – 4096 (12 bits) – 4096 (12 bits)

Mech. perm. speed 15 000 min–1 12 000 min–1 15000 min–1 12000 min–1

Shaft Blind hollow shaft Taper shaft or blind hollow

shaft

Incremental

ERO 1225 ERO 1285 ERO 1324 ERO 1384

Incremental signals « TTL » 1 VPP « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 1024 2048 1024 2048 5000

–1
Mech. perm. speed 25000 min 16000 min–1

Shaft diameter D ¬ 10, 12 mm ¬ 20, 30 mm

Incremental

ERO 1420 ERO 1470 ERO 1480

1)
Incremental signals « TTL « TTL » 1 VPP

Line count 512 1000 1024 1000 1500 512 1000 1024
–1
Mech. perm. speed 30000 min

Shaft diameter D ¬ 4, 6, 8 mm
1)
Integrated 5/10/20/25-fold interpolation

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Machine Tool Control

Contouring controls for milling, drilling,

boring machines and machining centers
The TNC contouring controls from
HEIDENHAIN for milling, drilling, boring
machines and machining centers cover the
whole range of applications:
From the simple, compact TNC 320 3-axis
control to the iTNC 530 (up to 13 axes plus
spindle)—there's a HEIDENHAIN TNC
control for nearly every application.

Besides these TNCs, HEIDENHAIN also

supplies controls for other areas of
application, such as lathes.

HEIDENHAIN TNCs are versatile, featuring

both shop-floor programming, and
offline programming, and are therefore
ideal for automated production.

They handle simple milling tasks just as

reliably as the iTNC 530, for example, can
perform high speed cutting—with
especially low-jerk path control—or 5-axis
machining with swivel head and rotary
table.

TNC part programs have long lives because

they are upwardly compatible. Programs
from older TNCs can also run on the new
models. When moving up to a more
advanced TNC, the user merely builds on
what he already knows.

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Shop-floor programming
HEIDENHAIN controls are workshop
oriented, which means that they were
conceived to be programmed by the
machinist right at the machine.
Thanks to its conversational program-
ming, the user need not learn G codes or
special programming languages. The
control “speaks” with him with easily
understandable questions and prompts.
Ease of use is also promoted by clear,
unambiguous key symbols and names.
Each key has only one function.
The easy-to-read screen displays
plain-language information, dialog guidance,
programming steps, graphics, and a
soft-key row. All texts are available in
numerous languages.
HEIDENHAIN Contouring Controls
For milling, drilling, boring machines and
machining centers
For simple milling, drilling and boring machines
Accessories
Frequently recurring machining sequences
are saved as fixed cycles.
Graphic illustrations simplify programming
and provide valuable aid for verifying the
program during test runs.
The new smarT.NC operating mode
makes programming even easier. With the
well-thought-out input forms, you can create
your NC program even faster. Of course
you'll be aided by help graphics. As always,
HEIDENHAIN has placed great value on Conversational programming
compatibility. At any time, you can switch
from smarT.NC to conversational and back.
But not only can you write programs with
smarT.NC—you can test and run them as
well.
HEIDENHAIN controls excel not only
through their plain-language programming.
You can also write programs in ISO 6983
(DIN 66025) or download and run them
through the data interface.
Key symbols
DXF data processing (option)
You can now open DXF files created in a
CAD system directly on the iTNC 530 to
extract contours and machining positions.
Not only does this save time otherwise
spent on programming and testing, but you
can also be sure that the transferred data
are exactly according to the designer's
specifications.
DXF data, processing
smarT.NC:
Programming made simpler
Series Page
Up to 11 axes plus spindle iTNC 530 38
3 axes + spindle TNC 320 42
Electronic handwheels HR 43
Programming stations iTNC/TNC 320 43
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iTNC 530 Contouring Control
for milling, drilling, boring machines and machining centers

The iTNC 530 from HEIDENHAIN is a

versatile, workshop-oriented contouring
control for milling, drilling and boring
machines as well as machining centers.

It features an integrated digital drive control

with integrated inverter, which enables it to
produce a highly accurate workpiece
contour while machining at high velocity.

The iTNC 530 controls up to 13 axes and

spindle. The block processing time is
0.5 ms. A hard disk serves as program
memory medium.

The iTNC 530 hardware option with two

processors additionally features the
Windows XP1) operating system as a user
interface, enabling the use of standard
Windows applications.

1)
As of end of 2007

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High speed milling with the iTNC 530
The iTNC 530's special drive strategies
enable very high machining speeds with
the greatest possible contouring accuracy.
High contour accuracy at high feed rates
The control loop of the iTNC 530 is fast and
it “looks ahead.” Like all TNC contouring
controls from HEIDENHAIN, the iTNC 530
features velocity feedforward control,
which means that it can machine with a
very small following error of only a few
microns.
The integrated motor control has further
improved contour accuracy, both through
digital control technology and the additional
acceleration feedforward capability. This
also improves the machine's dynamic
performance, with following error
approaching zero. The benefit to you is
dramatically improved geometrical
accuracy, particularly when milling small
radii at high speeds.
High speed spindle speeds
High surface-cutting speeds require accord-
ingly high spindle speeds. The iTNC 530
can digitally control rotational speeds up to
40 000 min–1.
Machining 2-D contours or 3-D surfaces
at high feed rates
The iTNC 530 provides the following
important features for machining contours:
• The iTNC's ability to limit and reduce jerk
ensures smoother acceleration and
optimum motion control—both during
workpiece approach, on the contour, and
at corners.
• When running long programs from the
hard disk, the iTNC has a short block
processing time of only 0.5 ms. This
means that the iTNC can even mill
contours made of 0.1 mm line segments
at feed rates as high as 12 meters per
minute.
• The iTNC looks ahead up to 1024 blocks
into the part program to ensure a steady
traversing speed even over a large
number of very short contour elements.
• The iTNC can automatically smoothen
discontinuous contour transitions—and
you define the desired tolerance range.
The iTNC mills smoother surfaces
without risking dimensional tolerances.
Dynamic Collision Monitoring Option
(DCM)
Since axis movements in 5-axis machining
operations are very difficult to predict, and
the traverse speeds of NC axes continue to
increase, collision monitoring is a useful
function for relieving the machine operator
and avoiding damage to the machine.
The iTNC 530 cyclically monitors the
working space of the machine for possible
collisions with machine components. The
machine manufacturer defines these
machine components within the kinematics
description as collision objects.
The control outputs an error message in
time before a collision with machine
components can occur. The machine
operator can then retract the axes.
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Digital drive control
High surface definition, high contouring
accuracy of the finished workpiece, and
short machining times—these requirements
can be met only with digital drive concepts.
For integrated drive control, HEIDENHAIN
offers the iTNC 530.
Either compact or modular inverters are
available, depending on the type of
machine.

The compact inverters contain the power

stage for up to 2 axes, 3 axes, or 4 axes
plus spindle with spindle power ratings
up to 15 kW.

With modular inverters, various power

modules are available for axes and spindles,
and power supply units with 22 kW to
80 kW. The modular inverters are suitable for
machines with up to 13 axes and a spindle
with maximum power of 40 kW.

Feed motors of 1.5 Nm to 62.5 Nm and

spindle motors of 5.5 kW to 40 kW are
available for connection to HEIDENHAIN
inverters.

iTNC 530
with modular inverter
and motors

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 TNC Contouring Control iTNC 530

Axes Up to 13 and spindle or 12 and 2 spindles

Interpolation • Linear in max. 5 axes (with Tool Center Point Management)

• Circular in max. 3 axes with tilted working plane
• Spline interpolation in max. 5 axes
• Helix
1)
• Cylinder surface
• Rigid tapping1)

Programming HEIDENHAIN conversational, with smarT.NC and according to ISO

Programming support TNCguide presents user information directly on the iTNC 530

DXF converter (option) Download contours and machining positions from DXF files

Program memory Hard disk with 25 GB minimum

Position data coordinates Nominal positions in Cartesian or polar coordinates,

dimensions absolute or incremental, in mm or inches; actual position capture

Input resolution and display step To 0.1 µm or 0.0001°

Block processing time 0.5 ms (3-D straight line without radius compensation at 100 % PLC utilization)

High speed cutting Motion control with minimum jerk

FK free contour programming HEIDENHAIN conversational with graphical support

Coordinate transformation • Datum shift, rotation, mirroring, scaling (axis-specific)

• Tilting the working plane, PLANE function (option)

Fixed cycles For drilling and milling; data input with graphical support

Touch probe cycles For tool measurement, workpiece alignment, workpiece measurement and workpiece presetting

Graphics For programming and program verification

Cutting-data tables Yes

Parallel operation Program run and programming with graphics

Data interface • Ethernet 100BaseT

• USB 1.1
• RS-232-C/V.24 and RS-422/V.11 (max. 115200 baud)

Remote control and diagnosis TeleService

Visual display unit 15-inch color flat-panel display (TFT)

Axis feedback control • Feedforward control or following error

• Integrated digital drive control with integrated inverter
1)
Adaptive feed rate control option AFC adjusts the contouring feed rate to the spindle power

DCM collision monitoring option Dynamic monitoring of the working space for possible collisions with machine components1)

Integrated PLC Approx. 16 000 logic commands

Accessories • Electronic handwheel

• Triggering 3-D touch probes TS 220, TS 440 or TS 640 and TT 140
2)
Dual-processor version option With additional Windows XP operating system as user interface
1) 2)
This feature must be implemented by the machine tool builder As of end of 2007
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TNC 320 Contouring Control
for simple milling, drilling and boring machines

The TNC 320 is a compact workshop-oriented
contouring control with TFT color flat-panel
display and TNC control keys. The powerful
main computer, the display unit and the
TNC operating panel are all contained in
one unit. A maximum of four (optionally 5)
drives can be controlled via the analog
speed command interface.
The user programs the control directly at the
machine in HEIDENHAIN conversational
format, with practice-oriented fixed cycles.
Convenient graphical illustrations on the
screen provide additional guidance during
programming.

TNC 320

Axes 3 closed-loop axes plus closed-loop spindle S

Options 4 closed-loop axes plus open-loop spindle S

or (optionally with hardware expansion)
4 closed-loop axes plus servo-controlled spindle S or
5 closed-loop axes plus open-loop spindle S

Interpolation • Linear in max. 4 axes

• Circular in max. 2 axes
• Helical, superimposition of circular and straight paths
• Cylinder surface (option)

Programming HEIDENHAIN conversational and ISO formats

(via soft keys or via external USB keyboard)

Program memory 300 MB

Input resolution and To 1 µm or 0.001°

display step

Block processing time 6 ms

Display TFT color flat panel display 15.1 inch (1024 x 768 pixels)

Coordinate • Datum shift, rotation, mirror image, scaling factor

transformation (axis-specific)
• Tilting the working plane (option)

Fixed cycles Drilling, tapping, thread cutting, reaming, and boring, cycles
for hole patterns (circular and linear), multipass milling of plane
surfaces, roughing and finishing pockets, slots and studs

Touch probe cycles For datum setting and workpiece alignment

Graphics Programming graphics, verification graphics, graphical

support for cycle programming

Parallel operation With graphical support

Data interfaces • Ethernet 100BaseT

• USB 1.1
• RS-232-C/V.24

Integrated PLC 50 MB memory for PLC program

56 PLC inputs
31 PLC outputs
(expandable by PL 510, max. 4)

Symbolic operands

Accessories • HR 410 electronic handwheel

• TS 220, TS 440 or TS 640 workpiece touch probe

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Accessories
Electronic Handwheels
With the electronic handwheel from
HEIDENHAIN, you can use the feed drive to
make very precise movements in the axis
slides in proportion to the rotation of the
handwheel. As an option, the handwheels
are available with mechanical detent.
HR 410 and HR 420 portable handwheels
The axis keys and certain functional keys
are integrated in the housing. It allows you
to switch axes or setup the machine at any
time—and regardless of where you happen
to be standing. The HR 420 also features a
display for the position value, the feed rate
and spindle speed, the operating mode and
other functions, as well as an override
potentiometer for feed rate and spindle
speed.
HR 420 HR 410
HR 130 and HR 150 panel-mounted
handwheels
Panel-mounted handwheels from
HEIDENHAIN can be integrated in the
machine operating panel or be built-in at
another location on the machine. Up to
three HR 150 electronic handwheels can
be connected through an adapter.
HR 130 for integration in the machine
operating panel
Programming Stations
The iTNC and TNC 320 programming
stations enable you to program in plain
language just as you do at the machine, but
away from the noise and distractions of the
shop floor.
Creating programs
Programming, testing and optimizing
HEIDENHAIN conversational or ISO
programs with the programming station
substantially reduces machine idle times.
You do not need to change your way of
thinking. At the programming station you
program on the same keyboard as at the
machine. Of course you can also use the
alternative smarT.NC operating mode on
the iTNC programming station.
Training with the programming station
Because the programming stations are
based on the respective control software,
they are ideally suited for apprentice and
advanced training.
TNC training in schools
Since they can be programmed in ISO as
well as in plain language format, the
programming stations can also be used in
schools for TNC programming training.
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Tool and Workpiece Setup and Measurement
Workpiece Touch Probes

The TS workpiece touch probes from
HEIDENHAIN help you perform setup,
measuring and inspection functions directly
on the machine tool.
The stylus of a TS three-dimensional touch
trigger probe is deflected upon contact
with a workpiece surface. At that moment
the TS generates a trigger signal that,
depending on the model, is transmitted
either by cable or over an infrared beam to
the control.
The control simultaneously saves the actual
position values as measured by the machine
axis encoders, and uses this information
for further processing. The trigger signal is
generated through a wear-free optical
switch that ensures high reliability.
Touch probes with cable connection for
signal transmission for machines with
manual tool change:
TS 220 – TTL version
TS 230 – HTL version
Touch probes with infrared signal
transmission for machines with automatic
tool change:
TS 440 – Compact dimensions
TS 444 – Compact dimensions, battery-free
power supply through integrated air turbine
generator over central compressed air
supply SE 540 SE 640
TS 640 – Standard touch probe with
wide-range infrared transmission
TS 740 – High probing accuracy and
repeatability, low probing force

TS 440

TS 640

TS 220

TS 220 TS 230 TS 440/TS 444/TS 640 TS 740

Probe repeatability 2 σ † 1 µm (at † 1 m/min) 2 σ † 0.25 µm (at † 0.25 m/min)

Permiss. stylus deflection Approx. 5 mm in all directions (at stylus length of 40 mm)

Power supply 5 V ± 5 % from 10 to 30 V from TS 440/TS 640/TS 740: 2 batteries 1 to 4 V

the NC the NC TS 444: through air turbine generator

Interface to control TTL signal levels HTL signal levels HTL signal levels via SE transceiver unit

Signal transmission Via cable Via infrared beam with 360° range transmission to
transceiver unit
• SE 540: Integration in spindle head
• SE 640 for mounting in the machine's workspace

Probe velocity † 3 m/min † 0.25 m/min

Styli Ball-tip styli in various diameters and lengths

Protection IEC 60529 IP 55 IP 67

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Tool Touch Probes

Tool measurement on the machine shortens TT 140

non-productive times, increases machining
accuracy and reduces scrapping and Probing method Physical probing in three dimensions: ± X, ± Y, +Z
reworking of machined parts. With the tactile
TT 3-D touch probes and the contact-free Probe repeatability 2 σ † 1 µm (probing velocity 1 m/min)
TL laser systems, HEIDENHAIN offers two
completely different possibilities for tool Permiss. deflection of Approx. 5 mm in all directions
measurement. probe contact

With their rugged design and high degree Power supply 10 to 30 V from the NC
of protection, these tool touch probes can
be installed directly within the machine Interface to control HTL signal levels
tool's work envelope. Tool measurement is
possible at any time: before machining, Probe contact Hardened steel disk ¬ 40 mm or ¬ 25 mm
between two machining steps, or after
machining is done. Protection IEC 60529 IP 67

TT 140 3-D touch probe

The TT 140 is a 3-D touch trigger probe for
tool measurement and inspection. The
disk-shaped probe contact of the TT 140 is
deflected during physical probing of a tool.
At that moment the TT generates a trigger TT 140
signal that is transmitted to the control,
where it is processed further. The trigger
signal is generated through a wear-free
optical switch that ensures high reliability.

TL laser systems
The TL Micro and TL Nano laser systems
can measure tools at the rated speed
without making contact. With the aid of
the included measuring cycles you can
measure tool lengths and diameters,
inspect the form of the individual teeth and
check for tool wear or breakage. The
control automatically saves the results of
measurement in the tool table.

TL Micro

TL Nano TL Micro 150 TL Micro 200 TL Micro 350

Probing method Contact-free with laser beam in two dimensions: ± X (or ±Y), +Z

Tool diameter 0.03 to 37 mm 0.03 to 30 mm 0.03 to 80 mm 0.03 to 180 mm

Central measurement

Repeatability ± 0.2 µm ± 1 µm
–1
Spindle speed Optimized for individual tooth measurement on standard or HSC spindles (> 30 000 min )

Lasers Visible red-light laser with beam focused at center of system; protection class 2 (IEC 825)

Power supply 24 V from the NC

Interface to control HTL signal levels

Protection IEC 60529 IP 68 (when connected, with sealing air)

Tool cleaning Integral blowing unit

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Measured Value Acquisition and Display
Position display units
Position display units serve to visualize the
values measured with linear encoders,
length gauges, rotary encoders or angle
encoders. Areas of application include:
• Measuring and inspection equipment
• Dividing apparatuses
• Monitoring of measuring equipment
• Manual machine tools
• Measuring machines
Digital readouts from HEIDENHAIN are
designed to be highly user-friendly.
Typical characteristics are:
• Highly readable, alphanumeric display
• Simple, logically arranged keypad
• Ergonomically designed push-button
keys
• Splash-protected front panel
• Sturdy die-cast housing
Most position display units feature a data
interface for further processing in the
higher-level electronics or simply to print
out the measured values.
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Interface electronics
Interface electronics from HEIDENHAIN
adapt the encoder signals to the interface
of the subsequent electronics.
Counter cards for installation in PCs or
subsequent electronics simplify the
realization of customized solutions such
as measuring electronics, controls or
automation devices.
With its integrated counting function, the
External Interface Box (EIB) converts the
sinusoidal output signals from HEIDENHAIN
encoders into absolute position values to
simplify connection to various control
systems.
HEIDENHAIN Position Display Units
for manually operated machine tools

Increased productivity with
HEIDENHAIN digital readouts
Digital readouts from HEIDENHAIN increase
the productivity of manually operated
machine tools or measuring equipment.
They save time, increase the dimensional
accuracy of machined parts, and enhance
operating ease. Regardless of whether
they are installed on new equipment or are
retrofitted on machines already in operation,
HEIDENHAIN ND and POSITIP display
units with the appropriate LS or LB linear
encoders are easily fitted to any model of
machine or type of equipment, whatever
the application and number of displayed
axes.
Fast
HEIDENHAIN’s digital readouts save time.
The distance-to-go display feature allows the
user to approach the next nominal position
quickly and reliably, simply by traversing to
a display value of zero. Reference points can
be set wherever needed. This simplifies
positioning, especially for workpieces with
complicated dimensions.
Cycles help the user mill or drill hole patterns
and rectangular pockets. The positions are
approached directly using the distance-to-go
display.
On lathes, the sum display feature for
saddle and top slide contributes to more
accurate positioning. If taper dimensions
are not complete, the display will help you
to calculate the angles.
The POSITIP is ideal for small-batch
production, because repetitive machining
sequences can be stored as programs and
then used as often as required.
Reliable
A highly readable display shows the
measured positions with respect to the
selected reference point. As a result, the
probability of error is reduced and
machining becomes more reliable.

POSITIP’s graphic positioning aid improves

the speed and reliability of the distance-to-go
display. Graphic illustrations help you to
enter the geometric data correctly.

Accurate
On older machine tools, precise machining to
an accuracy of 0.01 mm is a matter of luck.
Worn machine elements make exact dial
and vernier settings impossible. Linear
encoders from HEIDENHAIN sense machine
slide movement directly. The backlash
caused by mechanical transfer elements
such as lead screws, racks and gears
therefore has no influence. By determining
the slide position directly, you achieve
higher machining accuracy and reduce
scrap rates.

Position Displays for Manually Operated Machine Tools Series Page

For up to six axes For positioning devices, milling machines, and lathes POSITIP 880 48

For up to three axes For positioning devices, milling machines, and lathes ND 780 49
ND 500

Measured Value Displays For length and angle ND 200B 50

Interface Electronics Counter card for PCs IK 220 51

External Interface Box EIB 51

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POSITIP, ND Position Display Units
For up to 6 axes

A digital readout (DRO) consists of one

or more linear encoders for traverse
measurement and a display unit for
position values. DROs are typically fitted
or retrofitted on:
• Machine tools such as milling, drilling
and boring machines, lathes, electrical
discharge machines, grinding machines
• Measuring machines

Features:
• User-friendly functions for easier
operation of manual machines and
equipment
• Axis designations and functions
adjustable for milling, drilling,
boring and turning
• Problem-free installation,
POSITIP 880
maintenance-free operation
• Fast payback with economical use
POSITIP 880

Description Display with dialog-supported user guidance on a color flat-panel

display, HELP functions, graphic functions and program memory,
splash-protected full-travel keyboard

Axes Up to 6 axes from A to Z and ZO, ZS; » 1 VPP

Display step 10 µm, 5 µm, 1 µm or finer

Reference points Milling: 99; turning: 1

Tool data For 99 tools

Functions • REF reference-mark evaluation for distance-coded or single

reference marks
• Distance-to-go display with nominal position input in absolute or
incremental values

• Contour monitoring with magnify function

• Programming of max. 999 program blocks per program
KT Edge Finder
The 3-D edge finder is a triggering probe.
For milling, drilling • Calculation of positions for hole patterns (circular and linear patterns)
Used together with the ND 780 and
and boring machines • Cutting data calculator
POSITIP 880 display units from
HEIDENHAIN, the KT simplifies workpiece
Probing functions for reference-point acquisition with the KT edge
locating and speeds datum setting.
finder: "Edge," "Centerline" and "Circle center"

Positioning aids for milling and roughing rectangular pockets

For turning • Radius/diameter display

• Separate or sum display for Z and ZO
• Taper calculator
• Freezing the tool position for back-off

• Oversize allowance for positioning

• Multipass turning cycle

Interfaces KT edge finder

Over separate module IOB 89:

• Position-dependent switching function (inputs, outputs)

RS-232-C/V.24, Centronics

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ND 780 ND 523

ND 780 ND 522 ND 523

Display with dialog-supported user guidance on a monochrome Display with dialog-supported user guidance on a monochrome
flat-panel display, HELP functions, graphic functions, flat-panel display, HELP functions, graphic functions, membrane
splash-protected silent keyboard keyboard

Up to 3 axes from A to Z and ZO, ZS; » 1 VPP 2 axes; « TTL 3 axes; « TTL

5 µm (with LS 328 C/LS 628 C)

10

For 16 tools

– Contour monitoring

KT edge finder, edge finder with contact triggering –

Over separate module IOB 49: –

• Position-dependent switching function (inputs, outputs)
• Servo control of a constant velocity

RS-232-C/V.24 USB

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ND 200B Measured Value Display Units
for length and angle

The ND 200B series serves to display
measured values from one length gauge,
linear encoder, or angle encoder with
sinusoidal output signals (11 µAPP).
The ND 281B display unit can also be
connected with one linear or angle
encoder with 1 VPP signals.
The ND 281B and ND 282B offer functions The ND 281B can be switched to display
for sorting and tolerance checking or angular position in degrees or degrees/
finding the minimum and maximum values minutes/seconds.
from a series of measurements. Their
switching inputs and outputs suit them
also for use in equipment with simple
automated tasks.

Display units with serial RS-232-C data The ND 231B with sum/difference display
output or parallel BCD data output are allows you to connect two encoders.
available for measuring and inspection
stations at which the results of measurement
are transmitted to a printer or a PC for
further processing.

ND 281B

ND 221 B ND 281B ND 282B ND 231B

With 2 signal inputs

Display step

Length 10 µm, 5 µm, 1 µm and finer

Angle – 1° to 0.0001° or 1” –

Signal input » 11 µAPP » 11 µAPP or » 11 µAPP 2 × » 11 µAPP

» 1 VPP (switchable)

Interface RS-232-C/V.24 BCD RS-232-C/V.24

Functions – • Sorting • Sorting

• Min./max. evaluation • Sum/difference display

Switching inputs, switching outputs

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Interface Electronics

IK 220 IK 220
Universal PC counter card
The IK 220 is an expansion board for PCs Input signals » 1 VPP » 11 µAPP EnDat 2.1 SSI
for recording the measured values of two (switchable)
incremental or absolute linear or angle
encoders. The subdivision and counting Encoder inputs 2 D-sub connections (15-pin) male
electronics subdivide the sinusoidal input
signals to generate up to 4096 measuring Max. input frequency 500 kHz 33 kHz –
steps. A driver software package is
included in delivery. Max. cable length 60 m 10 m

Signal subdivision
(signal period : meas. step) Up to 4096-fold

Data register for measured 48 bits (44 bits used)

values (per channel)

Internal memory For 8192 position values

Interface PCI bus (plug and play)

Driver software and For Windows 98/NT/2000/XP

demonstration program in VISUAL C++, VISUAL BASIC and BORLAND DELPHI

Dimensions Approx. 190 mm × 100 mm

EIB Series EIB 192 EIB 392

External Interface Box
The External Interface Box subdivides the Design Housing Connector
sinusoidal output signals from HEIDENHAIN
encoders and converts them into absolute Protection IP 65 IP 40
position values with the aid of the integrated
counting function. After the reference mark Input » 1 VPP
has been crossed, the position value is
defined with respect to a fixed reference Encoder connection M23 connector 12-pin, • D-sub connector 15-pin
point. female • M23 connector 12-pin,
female

Subdivision † 16 384-fold

Output Absolute position values

Interface EIB 192/EIB 392: EnDat 2.2

EIB 192 F/EIB 392 F: Fanuc Serial Interface
EIB 192 M/EIB 392 M: Mitsubishi High Speed Serial Interface
EIB 392
Power supply 5V ± 5 %
For more information, see Product
Information EIB 100 and EIB 300 as well as
the Product Overview of Interface
Electronics.

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CD-ROMs Visit our home page at www.heidenhain.de
The products shown in this General Catalog for up-to-date information on:
are described in more detail in separate • The company
documentation, including complete • The products
specifications, signal descriptions and
dimension drawings in English and German Our web site also includes:
(other languages available upon request). • Technical articles
• Press releases
• Addresses
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Length Measurement

Brochure Brochure
Linear Encoders Length Gauges
for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
Contents:
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für gesteuerte Werkzeug-
maschinen
Contents: Messtaster HEIDENHAIN-SPECTO
Absolute Linear Encoders HEIDENHAIN-METRO
LC HEIDENHAIN-CERTO
September 2005
Incremental Linear Encoders März 2005

LB, LF, LS

Brochure
Exposed Linear Encoders

Contents:
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Längenmessgeräte
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LIP, PP, LIF, LIDA

August 2005

Angle Measurement

Brochure Brochure
Rotary Encoders Angle Encoders with Integral Bearing

Contents: Contents:
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ECN, EQN, ROC, ROQ RCN
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April 2005
ERN, ROD Juni 2006
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Machine Tool Control

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iTNC 530 Contouring Control iTNC 530 Contouring Control

CD-ROM Contents:
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Die vielseitige Bahnsteuerung
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Die vielseitige Bahnsteuerung
für Fräsmaschinen, Bohrwerke
Information for the
Machine Tool Builder
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Informationen für den

Maschinenhersteller

Contents:
Mai 2005
Information for the user August 2005

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TNC 320 Contouring Control TNC 320 Contouring Control

Contents: Contents:
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Die kompakte Bahnsteuerung
für Fräs- und Bohrmaschinen
Information for the user TNC 320
Die kompakte Bahnsteuerung
für Fräs- und Bohrmaschinen
Information for the
Informationen für den
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Machine Tool Builder

September 2005 August 2005

Brochure OEM Brochure

MANUALplus 4110 Contouring Control MANUALplus 4110 Contouring Control

Contents: Contents:
MANUALplus 4110
Die vielseitige Bahnsteuerung
für Drehmaschinen
Information for the user MANUALplus 4110
Die vielseitige Bahnsteuerung
für Drehmaschinen
Information for the
Informationen für den
Maschinenhersteller
Machine Tool Builder

Mai 2005 Oktober 2005

Tool and Workpiece Setup and Machine Tool Inspection

Measurement
Brochure, CD-ROM Brochure
Touch Probes Measuring Systems for Machine
Tool Inspection and Acceptance Testing
Contents:
Tastsysteme
für Werkzeugmaschinen
Tool Touch Probe Messgeräte
zur Abnahme und Kontrolle
von Werkzeugmaschinen
Contents:
TT, TL Incremental Linear Encoders
Workpiece Touch Probe KGM, VM
Oktober 2006
TS September 2007

Measured Value Acquisition and Display

Brochure Brochure
Digital Readouts Position display units
for Manually Operated Machine Tools Linear Encoders
for Manually Operated Machine Tools
Numerische
Positionsanzeigen
für handbediente
Contents: Positionsanzeigen

Längenmessgeräte

Position Display Units Contents:

Werkzeugmaschinen für handbediente
Werkzeugmaschinen

ND 200, ND 700, POSITIP Position display units

September 2005
Linear Encoders September 2005
ND 200, ND 700, POSITIP
LB, LS Linear Encoders
LS 388 C; LS 688 C

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Sales and Service—Worldwide

HEIDENHAIN is represented by subsidiaries Europe

in all important industrial nations. In addition
to the addresses listed here, there are AT HEIDENHAIN Techn. Büro Österreich
many service agencies located worldwide. Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 5
83301 Traunreut, Germany
For more information, visit our Internet site
{ +49 (86 69) 31-13 37
or contact HEIDENHAIN in Traunreut, | +49 (86 69) 50 61
Germany. E-Mail: tba@heidenhain.de
BE HEIDENHAIN NV/SA
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH Pamelse Klei 47
1760 Roosdaal, Belgium
Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 5
{ +32 (54) 34 31 58
83301 Traunreut, Germany
| +32 (54) 34 31 73
{ +49 (86 69) 31-0
E-Mail: sales@heidenhain.be
| +49 (86 69) 50 61
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.de BG ESD Bulgaria Ltd.
www.heidenhain.de G.M. Dimitrov Blvd.,
bl. 60, entr. G, fl. 1, ap 74
Sofia 1172, Bulgaria
{ +3 59 (2) 9 63 29 49
| +3 59 (2) 9 63 29 40
E-Mail: info@esd.bg
BY Belarus − RU
CH HEIDENHAIN (SCHWEIZ) AG
Vieristrasse 14
8603 Schwerzenbach, Switzerland
{ +41 (44) 8 06 27 27
| +41 (44) 8 06 27 28
Germany E-Mail: verkauf@heidenhain.ch
CS Serbia and Montenegro − BG
DE HEIDENHAIN Technisches Büro Nord
12681 Berlin, Deutschland
{ (030) 54705-2 40
E-Mail: tbn@heidenhain.de
CZ HEIDENHAIN s.r.o.
Stremchová 16
106 00 Praha 10, Czech Republic
{ +420 2 72 65 81 31
| +420 2 72 65 87 24
E-Mail: heidenhain@heidenhain.cz
DK TP TEKNIK A/S
Korskildelund 4
2670 Greve, Denmark
{ +45 (70) 10 09 66
| +45 (70) 10 01 65
E-Mail: tp-gruppen@tp-gruppen.dk
ES FARRESA ELECTRONICA S.A.
Les Corts, 36 bajos
08028 Barcelona, Spain
{ +34 9 34 09 24 91
| +34 9 33 39 5117
E-Mail: farresa@farresa.es
FI HEIDENHAIN Scandinavia AB
Mikkelänkallio 3
02770 Espoo, Finland
{ +358 (9) 86 76 47 6
| +358 (9) 86 76 47 40
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.fi
FR HEIDENHAIN FRANCE sarl
2 avenue de la Cristallerie
92310 Sèvres, France
{ +33 01 41 14 30 00
| +33 01 41 14 30 30
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.fr

HEIDENHAIN Technisches Büro Mitte

08468 Heinsdorfergrund, Deutschland
{ (03765) 695 44
E-Mail: tbm@heidenhain.de
HEIDENHAIN Technisches Büro West
58093 Hagen, Deutschland
{ (02331) 9579-0
E-Mail: tbw@heidenhain.de
HEIDENHAINTechnisches Büro Südwest
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Deutschland
{ (0711) 993395-0
E-Mail: tbsw@heidenhain.de
HEIDENHAIN Technisches Büro Südost
83301 Traunreut, Deutschland
{ (08669) 31-13 45
E-Mail: tbso@heidenhain.de
America
AR NAKASE SRL.
Calle 49 Nr. 57 64
B1653AOX Villa Ballester,
Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
{ +54 (11) 47 68 42 42
| +54 (11) 47 68 42 42-111
E-Mail: nakase@nakase.com
BR DIADUR Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
Rua Sérvia, 329 Socorro, Santo Amaro
04763-070 – São Paulo – SP, Brazil
{ +55 (11) 56 96-67 77
| +55 (11) 55 23-14 11
E-Mail: diadur@diadur.com.br
CA HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION
Canadian Regional Office
11-335 Admiral Blvd., Unit 11
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N2, Canada
{ +1 (9 05) 6 70-89 00
| +1 (9 05) 6 70-44 26
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com
MX HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION MEXICO
Av. Las Américas 1808
Fracc. Valle Dorado
20235 Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico
{ +52 (4 49) 9 13 08 70
| +52 (4 49) 9 13 08 76
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com
US HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION
333 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337, USA
{ +1 (8 47) 4 90-11 91
| +1 (8 47) 4 90-39 31
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com
VE Maquinaria Diekmann S.A.
Av. Humbolt (Prol. Leoncio Martínzes)
Urb. Las Acacias Aptdo. 40.112
Caracas, 1040-A, Venezuela
{ +58 (212) 6 32 5410
| +58 (212) 6 32 80 13
E-Mail: purchase@diekmann.com.ve

Africa Australia

ZA MAFEMA SALES SERVICES C.C. AU FCR Motion Technology Pty. Ltd

107 16th Road, Unit B3
Tillburry Business Park, Randjespark
1685 Midrand, South Africa
{ +27 (11) 3 14 4416
| +27 (11) 3 14 22 89
E-Mail: mailbox@mafema.co.za
Automation Place, Unit 6,
38-40 Little Boundary Road
Laverton North 3026, Victoria, Australia
{ +61 (3) 93 62 68 00
| +61 (3) 93 14 37 44
E-Mail: vicsales@fcrmotion.com

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GB HEIDENHAIN (G.B.) Limited NL HEIDENHAIN NEDERLAND B.V. RU OOO HEIDENHAIN
200 London Road, Burgess Hill Copernicuslaan 34, Chasovaya Street 23 A
West Sussex RH15 9RD, United Kingdom 6716 BM Ede, Netherlands 125315 Moscow, Russia
{ +44 (1444) 2477 11 { +31 (3 18) 58 18 00 { +7 (4 95) 9 31-96 46
| +44 (1444) 8700 24 | +31 (3 18) 58 18 70 | +7 (4 95) 5 64-82 97
E-Mail: sales@heidenhain.co.uk E-Mail: verkoop@heidenhain.nl E-Mail: info@heidenhain.ru

GR MB Milionis Vassilis NO HEIDENHAIN Scandinavia AB SE HEIDENHAIN Scandinavia AB

38, Scoufa Str., St. Dimitrios Orkdalsveien 15 Storsätragränd 5
17341 Athens, Greece 7300 Orkanger, Norway 12739 Skärholmen, Sweden
{ +30 (210) 93366 07 { +47 72 48 00 48 { +46 (8) 53 19 33 50
| +30 (210) 93496 60 | +47 72 48 00 49 | +46 (8) 53 19 33 77
E-Mail: bmilioni@otenet.gr E-Mail: info@heidenhain.no E-Mail: sales@heidenhain.se

HR Croatia − SL PL APS SK Slovakia − CZ

Husarska 19 B
HU HEIDENHAIN Kereskedelmi Képviselet 02-489 Warszawa, Poland SL Posredništvo HEIDENHAIN
Grassalkovich út 255. { +48 2 28 63 97 37 SAŠO HÜBL s.p.
1239 Budapest, Hungary Sokolska ulica 46
| +48 2 28 63 97 44 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
{ +36 (1) 4210952 E-Mail: aps@apserwis.com.pl
| +36 (1) 4210953 { +3 86 (2) 4 29 72 16
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.hu PT FARRESA ELECTRÓNICA LDA. | +3 86 (2) 4 29 72 17
Rua do Espido, 74 C E-Mail: hubl@siol.net
IT HEIDENHAIN ITALIANA S.r.l. 4470 - 177 Maia, Portugal
Via Asiago, 14 { +351 2 29 47 8140 TR T&M Mühendislik San. ve Tic. LTD. ŞTİ.
20128 Milano, Italy | +351 2 29 47 8149 Zincirliköşk Sok. No. 11/1
{ +39 02270751 E-Mail: fep@farresa.pt 34738 Erenköy-Istanbul, Turkey
| +39 0227075210 { +90 (2 16) 3 02 23 45
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.it RO Romania − HU | +90 (2 16) 3 02 43 51
E-Mail: info@tmmuhendislik.com.tr
MK Macedonia − BG
UA Ukraine − RU

Asia

CN DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN JP HEIDENHAIN K.K. TH HEIDENHAIN (THAILAND) LTD

(CHINA) Co., Ltd. Kudan Center Bldg. 10th Floor 53/72 Moo 5
No. 6, TianWeiSanJie, Area A. Kudankita 4-1-7, Chiyoda-ku Chaloem Phra Kiat Rama 9 Road
Beijing Tianzhu Airport Industrial Zone Tokyo 102-0073, Japan Nongbon, Pravate,
Shunyi District, Beijing 101312, China { +81 (3) 32 34-77 81 Bangkok 10250, Thailand
{ +86 10 - 804200 00 | +81 (3) 32 62-25 39 { +66 (2) 3 98-41 47-8
| +86 10 - 804200 10 E-Mail: sales@heidenhain.co.jp | +66 (2) 3 98-41 43
E-Mail: sales@heidenhain.com.cn E-Mail: info@heidenhain.co.th
KR HEIDENHAIN LTD.
HK HEIDENHAIN LTD Suite 1415, Family Tower Bldg, 958-2 TW HEIDENHAIN Co., Ltd.
Unit 2, 15/F, Apec Plaza Youngtong-Dong, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon No. 12-5, Gong 33rd Road
49 Hoi Yuen Road Kyunggi-Do, Korea, 443-810 Taichung Industrial Park
Kowloon, Hong Kong { +82 (31) 2 0115 11 Taichung 407, Taiwan
{ +852 27591920 | +82 (31) 2 0115 10 { +886 (4) 23 58 89 77
| +852 27591961 E-Mail: info@heidenhain.co.kr | +886 (4) 23 58 89 78
E-Mail: service@heidenhain.com.hk E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com.tw
MY ISOSERVE Sdn. Bhd
ID PT Servitama Era Toolsindo No. 6 - 1 Jalan 2/96A VN AMS Advanced Manufacturing
GTS Building, Jl. Pulo Sidik Block R29 Taman Cheras Makmur Solutions Pte Ltd
Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 310 (12A-13A) Le Hong Phong Street,
Jakarta 13930, Indonesia { +60 (3) 91 32 06 85 District 10, HCM City, Viêt Nam
{ +62 (21) 46834111 | +60 (3) 91 32 06 95 { +84 (8) 912 3658 - 835 2490
| +62 (21) 46834113 E-Mail: isoserve@po.jaring.my | +84 (8) 835 1530
E-Mail: ptset@group.gts.co.id E-Mail: davidgoh@amsvn.com
PH Machinebanks` Corporation
IL NEUMO VARGUS MARKETING LTD. 482 G. Araneta Avenue,
Post Box 57057 Quezon City, Philippines 1113
34-36, Itzhak Sade St. { +63 (2) 7 11 37 51
Tel Aviv 61570, Israel | +63 (2) 7 12 24 84
{ +972 (3) 5373275 E-Mail: info@machinebanks.com
| +972 (3) 5372190
E-Mail: neumo@neumo-vargus.co.il SG HEIDENHAIN PACIFIC PTE LTD.
51, Ubi Crescent
IN ASHOK & LAL Singapore 408593
Post Box 5422 { +65 67 49 -32 38
12 Pulla Reddy Avenue | +65 67 49 -39 22
Chennai – 600 030, India E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com.sg
{ +91 (44) 261512 89
| +91 (44) 264782 24
E-Mail: ashoklal@satyam.net.in
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DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 5
83301 Traunreut, Germany
{ +49 (86 69) 31-0
| +49 (86 69) 50 61
E-Mail: info@heidenhain.de
www.heidenhain.de

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