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LEINE & LINDE Introduces New Encoders for Heavy Equipment in Need of Functionally Safe Solutions

Schaumburg, IL - (January 2017) – To meet market demands for heavy equipment designed with functionally safe solutions inside, Leine & Linde introduces the new FSI 800 series rotary encoders, particularly useful in rugged motor drive applications.  Well known for their robustness and reliability, these Leine & Linde encoders come complete with HCHTL (high-current HTL) signals which also make them suitable for high-disturbance environments, providing long cable lengths, and are certified for use in SIL2/PLd applications Up until now, most industries have had no other choice than to use 1

LEINE LINDE SYSTEMS Introduces ADSR® – Slip Ring with Diagnostic System

-Especially useful in onshore and offshore wind turbines-Schaumburg, IL - (November 2016) – LEINE LINDE SYSTEMS is proud to announce the new ADSR®, the first diagnostic system for analyzing condition and predicting remaining service life within slip rings, especially useful in onshore and offshore wind turbines. This is a new smart solution for condition-based maintenance of slip rings. The centerpiece of the ADSR® are the integrated sensors for measuring vibrations, the level of voltage and current, number of revolutions, internal and external humidity, and temperature. This systematic

Leine & Linde Ethernet/IP™:  Ideal for AGVs

Schaumburg, IL - (October 2016) – Industrial automation applications using the EtherNet/IP™ communication network are well established worldwide, and are now being found in dedicated motion control applications. Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) for example are now taking advantage of this industry standard using motion feedback provided by Leine & Linde encoders with integrated EtherNet/IP.   To improve warehouse productivity and reduce material storage area, racking and shelving systems have been designed to be so densely packed that human workers are not able to support the picking and

Leine & Linde Offers Model 500 Encoders with Stainless Steel Construction for Wash-down and Severe Environments

Schaumburg, IL - (August 2016) – For motion control applications in severe environments or where regular wash-down is necessary, Leine & Linde now offers the popular 500 series rotary encoders in stainless steel versions. Leine & Linde’s RXI and RXA 500 series are robust incremental and absolute encoders known for their durability and wide range of options. They are used in everything from forestry to windpower, with shaft and hollow-shaft options to suit virtually any application. The new versions offer these encoders offer models with a stainless steel enclosure, flange and shaft to

Leine & Linde Adds Speed Monitoring to Encoder

-Especially Useful for Heavy Moving Machinery-Schaumburg, IL - (July 2016) – The Leine & Linde 1000 series rotary encoder with speed monitoring capabilities is used in applications where secure speed feedback is critical in order to protect motors, machinery or operators from risk of failure.  This is especially useful on heavy moving machinery such as hoists, lifts, cranes and mining equipment, to name a few. Leine & Linde’s overspeed electronics on the 1000 series consist of a speed detection system that senses rotational speed and direction. These electronics control three different

Leine & Linde’s Robust New MRI 2850 Encoder Offers Enhanced Performance for Vector Motor Control

Schaumburg, IL - (June 2016) –  Leine & Linde introduces a new bearing-less encoder for high horsepower electric motor applications using vector control.  Called the MRI 2850, this encoder is of particular use as a motion feedback solution in applications such as large rotating machinery typically found in the construction, pulp & paper, oil & gas, wind and marine industries. The MRI 2850 is a particularly hardy encoder, offering stable outputs and robust line drivers with a unique code-wheel securing mechanism. The lightweight aluminum enclosure reduces the effort for installation and

Leine & Linde’s New CANOpen Gateway Simplifies Many Motion System Applications

Schaumburg, IL - (May 2016) – Leine & Linde continues to improve its support for motion system implementations with a new version of its popular CANOpen product. The CANOpen gateway allows rotary or linear absolute position data to be accessed by CANOpen motion control resources. A new generation of CRG CANopen gateways is now available which incorporates CANopen encoder profile CIA 406 v.3.2. This profile has also been implemented in Leine & Linde’s 600 Series CANopen encoders. To provide a reliable and efficient transfer of this data, the gateway accepts encoder position data from

New Responsive Leine & Linde Website Now Live in Eleven Languages

Schaumburg, IL - (April 2016) – Those interested in motion control and heavy duty encoders now have a strong online source in the new responsive website by Leine & Linde (www.leinelinde.com).  Based in Sweden but with encoder products sold worldwide, including through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America, the website has been released in eleven languages. Now on-the-go access to Leine & Linde information will be quicker and simpler than ever before.  As visits to mobile platforms increase, the new website’s responsive design was set to easily adapt to different browsers and mobile

Leine & Linde Inductive Encoder Technology For Reliable Motion Control

Schaumburg, IL - (April 2016) – Not all rotary encoders are created equal, and moving equipment in severe environments require components designed with that in mind.  To that end, the Leine & Linde 600 and 900 series of absolute rotary encoders are available utilizing inductive sensor technology designed for environments where temperature, strong magnetic fields, shock or vibration are extreme.  In these applications, encoders using magnetic or optical measurement standards may not support the expected reliability and availability goals. It is important to note that unlike glass disks

Leine & Linde Encoders Simplify Machine Safety Designs

-Redundant Incremental Encoders and Cables Eliminated-Schaumburg, IL - (March 2016) – As more and more automation finds its way into the manufacturing process, safety solutions are becoming necessary to protect operators. When the motion control relies upon feedback from incremental encoders this has, until now, usually resulted in a redundant encoder being introduced to assure reliable control. Leine & Linde’s innovative new technology allows incremental encoders to be applied where safe operation of machinery is necessary without requiring a redundant encoder or secondary sensing device.

Leine & Linde Encoder for Harsh Environments Adds PROFINET, Particularly Useful for Automation of Heavy Equipment

Schaumburg, IL - (February 2016) – The Leine & Linde 900 rotary encoders series provides absolute position measurements needed in equipment used in harsh environments such as steel, oil & gas, transportation and construction industries. The latest addition to this product family is the PROFINET interface which has found broad application in the automation of heavy equipment.  The inductive scanning principle used within the Leine & Linde 900 series is known for enduring conditions like high temperatures, moisture, vibration and shock, without compromising on resolution and accuracy. The

Unique Online Diagnostics for Motion Control Are Now Available in Entire Leine & Linde 800 Rotary Line

Leine & Linde’s 800 series of rotary encoders, already a popular solution for measurement of speed and position in demanding applications, now boast integrated diagnostic capabilities in its entire line.  Utilizing the new ADS Online, all these encoders can now provide additional problem-solving information directly to the system operator. Until now, Leine & Linde’s new ADS Online capabilities had only been offered as an optional module for existing encoders. The newest versions of Leine & Linde’s 850 shaft encoder and the 861/862 hollow-shaft encoders have now incorporated this

Leine & Linde Offers Unique Component For Machine Speed & Safety Applications

Leine & Linde now has available a Compact Robust Gateway (CRG) Overspeed,  a unique combined overspeed and signal monitoring component intended for use in motion control applications where safe speed feedback is required. Coupled with an encoder, the CRG Overspeed component can be used to independently monitor whether machine’s speed is within allowable limits.  For example, when a crane lifts or lowers a load, the motion will be driven by a motor and an incremental encoder is used to monitor the speed to ensure that it stays within safe levels.  Leine & Linde’s CRG Overspeed is pre-

Leine & Linde 600 Series Encoders Now Offer EtherCAT Option

Schaumburg, IL - (December 2014) –  Leine & Linde’s ISA and IHA 600 series of solid shaft and hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoders are well known to have been optimized for process and machine control in the harsh environments found in steel, mining and energy industries.  EtherCAT is one of the latest networking technologies to be utilized for process or equipment control in these applications, and Leine & Linde has now brought this technology to the 600 series encoder products to complement the existing PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CAN Open and Device Net interface solutions. EtherCAT (

Leine & Linde’s New Compact Encoder for Heavy Industry Offers Superior Performance

Schaumburg, IL - (November 2014) – The new Leine & Linde model PSE 923 encoder is now introduced to meet the needs of the steel, mining, and heavy equipment industries. Its compact size offers superior performance than much larger solutions, making it practical for a wider variety of applications. The foundation of the 900 encoder series is a solid aluminum housing incorporating bearings that are twice the size of competitive designs. The optimized housing design is in some cases less than one third the size and weight of competing products, without compromising resistance to potentially

Magnetic Ring Encoder Offers New Benefits To Large Rotating Machinery

- Leine & Linde's MRI 2000 Rotary Encoder -Schaumburg, IL - (October 2014) – The Leine & Linde MRI 2000 rotary encoder is designed to provide feedback solutions for large rotating machinery, typically found in the Construction, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Wind and Marine industries.  Introduced two years ago, this encoder has now received significant performance upgrades. The MRI ring encoder is segmented into pieces, something that facilitates simple commissioning and service and is of particular benefit on large rotating machinery.  As a ring is often mounted on a shaft between other

LEINE & LINDE Brings On-Line Vibration Measurement to Wind Turbine Generators

Schaumburg, IL - (September 2014) – Planning maintenance activities on wind turbine generators, rather than dealing with emergencies, can result in significant reductions in operating expenses. To assist in that process, Leine and Linde offers rotary encoders equipped with a web-based Advanced Diagnostic System (ADS) providing real-time tracking of the generator condition. Especially well suited for use in wind turbine generators, Leine & Linde’s XHI 801 and XHI 803 rotary encoders provide position and velocity for the generator rotor. When equipped with ADS, these encoders are also able

Programmable Over-speed Function for L&L 800 Encoders

Schaumburg, IL - (July 2014) - Leine & Linde’s 800 rotary encoder series now includes an integrated over-speed capability with programmable switching speeds. In many industrial applications like wind turbines, steel plants or loading cranes, it is common for an incremental encoder signal to be complemented with a separate relay output for over-speed indication. This is typically used to protect equipment from damage due to loss of control, or personnel who might be in proximity to such equipment and where such a failure could cause injury. By incorporating the relay outputs into the encoder,

Leine & Linde Now Offers Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ Interface With Model 600 Encoder

Schaumburg, IL - (June 2014) – Leine & Linde introduced the use of Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ communication protocol into its rotary encoder product line in 2012, and is now offering this interface in its inductive 600 absolute rotary encoder series. DRIVE-CLiQ is an Ethernet-based protocol which interfaces with SINAMICS control systems. With a speed of 100 Mbit/s and a cycle time of 31.25 μs, DRIVE-CLiQ has the performance required for demanding applications. Motion control system components with DRIVE-CLiQ are automatically configured with each other since every component has an electronic

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