QUANTiC™ encoder series
The QUANTiC encoder system integrates Renishaw's filtering optics design and interpolation technology to create a high performance, super-compact, digital all-in-one incremental open optical encoder. QUANTiC encoders are easy to install with exceptionally wide installation and running tolerances, along with built-in installation and calibration functions.
QUANTiC readheads are compatible with linear, partial arc and rotary scales.
More detailed diagnostic information can be accessed by using the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi‑100 and ADT View software during installation or for in-field diagnostics and fault finding.
In-built reliability and ease of installation
Robust position measurement over contamination
QUANTiC readheads ensure excellent motion control performance in a wide range of applications by minimising positional error over scale contamination. A new detector design provides an additional layer of signal filtering which helps to eliminate non-harmonic signal frequencies, ensuring low Sub-Divisional Error (SDE) and minimal signal variation over dirt or contamination on the scale.
Increased operating tolerances whilst maintaining metrology
The new detector design helps to increase installation and operational tolerances whilst maintaining metrological performance. Combining this with Renishaw's established filtering optics and signal processing technology makes QUANTiC a robust and easy to use incremental digital quadrature encoder.
Speed
Clocked output option (MHz) | Maximum speed (m/s) | Minimum edge separation* (ns) | ||||||
T (10 µm) | D (5 µm) | X (1 µm) | Z (0.5 µm) | W (0.2 µm) | Y (0.1 µm) | H (50 nm) | ||
| 50 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18.13 | 7.25 | 3.626 | 1.813 | 25.1 |
| 40 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14.50 | 5.80 | 2.900 | 1.450 | 31.6 |
| 25 | 24 | 24 | 18.13 | 9.06 | 3.63 | 1.813 | 0.906 | 51.0 |
| 20 | 24 | 24 | 16.11 | 8.06 | 3.22 | 1.611 | 0.806 | 57.5 |
| 12 | 24 | 24 | 10.36 | 5.18 | 2.07 | 1.036 | 0.518 | 90.0 |
| 10 | 24 | 24 | 8.53 | 4.27 | 1.71 | 0.853 | 0.427 | 109 |
| 08 | 24 | 24 | 6.91 | 3.45 | 1.38 | 0.691 | 0.345 | 135 |
| 06 | 24 | 24 | 5.37 | 2.69 | 1.07 | 0.537 | 0.269 | 174 |
| 04 | 24 | 18.13 | 3.63 | 1.81 | 0.73 | 0.363 | 0.181 | 259 |
| 01 | 9.06 | 4.53 | 0.91 | 0.45 | 0.18 | 0.091 | 0.045 | 1038 |
Output signals
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| Function | Signal | Colour | 9 way D-type (A) | 15 way D-type (D) | 15 way D-type alt. pin-out (H) | 12 way circular connector (X) | 14 way JST (J) | |
| Power | 5V | Brown | 5 | 7,8 | 4,12 | G | 10 | |
| 0V | White | 1 | 2,9 | 2,10 | H | 1 | ||
| Incremental | A + | Red | 2 | 14 | 1 | M | 7 | |
| A - | Blue | 6 | 6 | 9 | L | 2 | ||
| B + | Yellow | 4 | 13 | 3 | J | 11 | ||
| B - | Green | 8 | 5 | 11 | K | 9 | ||
| Reference mark | Z + | Violet | 3 | 12 | 14 | D | 8 | |
| Z - | Grey | 7 | 4 | 7 | E | 12 | ||
| Limits | P | Pink | - | 11 | 8 | A | 14 | |
| Q | Black | - | 10 | 6 | B | 13 | ||
| Alarm | E - | Orange | - | 3 | 13 | F | 3 | |
| Remote CAL | CAL | Clear | 9 | 1 | 5 | C | 4 | |
| Shield | - | Screen | Case | Case | Case | Case | Ferrule | |
Scale options
- Linear scales are used where straight-line position information is needed - usually X, Y or Z axes.
- Rotary scales are used for angular position information and the motion control of rotating elements.
- Partial arc scales are used for measuring a partial arc of rotation by wrapping them around drums, shafts or arcs.
Stainless steel tape with track option
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion at 20 °C | Supplied length | Readhead compatibility |
RTLC40 with optional FASTRACK™  | 40 µm (high accuracy): ±5 µm/m | 40 µm | 10.1 ±0.2 µm/m/°C | 10 m (>10 m on request) |
Narrow stainless steel tape scale
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion | Supplied length | Readhead compatibility |
RKLC40-S/RKLC40H-S  | 40 µm (high accuracy): ±5 µm/m 40 μm: ±15 μm/m | 40 µm | Matched to substrate material when scale ends are fixed with end clamps | 20 m (>20 m on request) |
Narrow stainless steel partial arc tape
Scale name | Accuracy | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion | Supplied length | Readhead compatibility |
RKLC-S, RKLR-S  | 20 μm: ±5 μm/m 40 μm: ±15 μm/m | 20 µm/40 µm | Matched to substrate material when scale ends are fixed with end clamps | Up to 20 m (>20 m on request) |
Stainless steel ring
Scale name | Graduation accuracy (depending on ring diameter) | Scale pitch | Coefficient of thermal expansion at 20 °C | Ring diameter | Readhead compatibility |
RESM40
| ±3.97 to ±0.38 arc seconds | 40 µm | 15.5 ±0.5 µm/m/°C | 52 to 550 mm | QUANTiC |
Optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100
The QUANTiC encoder system is compatible with the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software. They provide comprehensive real-time encoder data feedback to aid more challenging installations and diagnostics. The intuitive software interface can be used for:
- Remote calibration
- Signal optimisation over the entire axis length
- Readhead pitch indication
- Limit and reference mark indication
- Digital readout of encoder position (relative to the scale)
- Monitoring the velocity against time graph
- Exporting and saving data