AMSABS 4B Size 15 Technical Specifications
Absolute Measuring System with Ball Profile - Size 15
Rail Types AMSABS 4B S 15
Note: Size 15 is only available in ND and CD rail types (through-hardened versions), standard N and C types are not available.
| AMSABS 4B S 15-ND | AMSABS 4B S 15-CD |
|---|---|
| Through-Hardened Standard | Through-Hardened Cover Strip |
Rail Specifications AMSABS 4B S 15
| Parameter | AMSABS 4B S 15-ND | AMSABS 4B S 15-CD |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Width B1 (mm) | 15 | 15 |
| Rail Height J1 (mm) | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Max. Single Piece Length L3 (mm) | 1500 | 1500 |
| Mounting Hole Pitch L4 (mm) | 60 | 60 |
| First/Last Hole Position L5/L10 (mm) | 28.5 | 28.5 |
| Weight per Meter (kg/m) | 1.4 | 1.3 |
Carriage Types AMSABS 4B W 15
Note: Size 15 does not have E type carriage.
| W 15-A | W 15-B | W 15-C | W 15-D | W 15-F | W 15-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard High Load | Standard Long High Load | Narrow Space-Saving | Narrow Long High Moment | Mini Compact Design | Mini Long Compact High Moment |
Carriage Specifications AMSABS 4B W 15
| Parameter | W 15-A | W 15-B | W 15-C | W 15-D | W 15-F | W 15-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Height A (mm) | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| Read Head Side Half-Width A1 (mm) | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Read Head Protrusion A3 (mm) | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Carriage Width B (mm) | 47 | 47 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Carriage Height J (mm) | 20.4 | 20.4 | 24.4 | 24.4 | 20.4 | 20.4 |
| Measuring Carriage Total Length L13 (mm) | 168.5 | 184.4 | 168.5 | 184.4 | 168.5 | 184.4 |
| Carriage Weight (kg) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Load Ratings
| Carriage Type | C₀ Static Load (N) | C₁₀₀ Dynamic Load (N) | M₀Q Static Moment (Nm) | M₀L Static Moment (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A / C / F | 19,600 | 9,000 | 181 | 146 |
| B / D / G | 22,900 | 11,400 | 218 | 198 |
Measuring System Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measuring Principle | Magnetoresistive Absolute Encoding |
| Accuracy | ± 5 µm |
| Resolution | 0.244 µm (SSI Interface) |
| Max. Measuring Length | 1500 mm |
| Max. Speed | 5 m/s |
| Output Interface | SSI / BiSS-C / FANUC / Mitsubishi / Siemens Drive CliQ |
| Supply Voltage | DC 5V ± 5% |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C |
| Protection Rating | IP67 / IP68 |
Available Options
Accuracy Grades
| Accuracy Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| G1 | High Precision ± 10 µm |
| G2 | Precision ± 20 µm |
| G3 | Standard ± 30 µm |
Preload Classes
| Preload Class | Preload Force (% of C₀) |
|---|---|
| V1 | 3% |
| V2 | 8% |
| V3 | 13% |
Read Head Interface
| Interface Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TS1 | SSI | Serial Synchronous Interface |
| TS2 | SSI + SinCos | SSI with 1 Vpp Analog Output |
| TSS | Siemens Drive CliQ | Siemens Proprietary Interface |
| TF1 | FANUC | FANUC Proprietary Interface |
| TM1 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Proprietary Interface |
| TB1 | BiSS-C | Bidirectional Serial Interface |
Order Code Examples
Rail Order Code
AMSABS 4B S 15-ND-G1-KC-R1-1000-28.5-28.5
- AMSABS 4B S 15 = AMSABS 4B Rail Size 15
- ND = Through-Hardened Standard
- G1 = High Precision
- KC = Countersunk Holes
- R1 = Reference Edge at Bottom
- 1000 = Rail Length 1000mm
- 28.5-28.5 = First/Last Hole Position
Carriage Order Code
AMSABS 4B W 15-A-G1-V1-S10-LV-TS1-K05
- AMSABS 4B W 15 = AMSABS 4B Carriage Size 15
- A = Standard Carriage
- G1 = High Precision
- V1 = Light Preload
- S10 = Lubrication Port Position
- LV = Pre-Lubricated
- TS1 = SSI Interface
- K05 = 5m Cable Length