The document provides information on Mercury II encoder models from MicroE Systems including the MII6000, MII5000, MII1900, MII1600, linear glass scales, rotary glass scales, and metal tape scales. Key features outlined are resolutions from 5um to 1.2nm, quadrature or serial word outputs, speeds up to 10m/s, programmable features, and small sensor sizes. Application areas include servo motor feedback. The encoders go through extensive testing and qualification.
2. Mercury II Encoder Family
Model Resolution Output Top Speed Scales
MII6000 5µm – 1.2nm Quadrature or Serial Word 10m/s Tape, Linear Glass, Rotary Glass
MII5000 5µm – 1.2nm Quadrature or Serial Word 10m/s Tape, Linear Glass, Rotary Glass
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3. Mercury II Encoder Family
Common Features
•Dual Laser optical configuration
–Laser 1 = Main track
–Laser 2 = Index track
•Metal tape scale capability
•Stick-on index
•Stick-on left and right limits (except MII1600/1900)
•Double shielded cable
•Standard 15 pin D-Sub connectors
•Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
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4. MII1600
• Digital in the head, A-quad-B
• 20µm pitch Metal tape scale
• Factory set 0.5µm, 1µm, 2.5µm or A, B
5µm resolution and repeatability
• Index Window is ~20µm wide
• Outputs are all differential
• Single ended Sin/Cos signals for Index Window
alignment verification
• No electronics in the DB15
connector
• Same pin-map as Renishaw
RGH24 Sin/Cos
(alignment)
• Standard ½, 1, 3 and 5 meter
cable lengths
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5. MII1900
• Analog Sin and Cos
• 20µm pitch metal tape or glass
scale Sin/Cos
• Excellent signal to noise ratio
allows interpolation up to 14 bits
(x16,384) with customer gain,
offset and phase corrections
• Index Window is ~20µm wide
• Outputs are all differential
• No electronics in the DB15
connector
• Standard ½, 1, 3 and 5 meter
cable lengths Index Window
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6. MII1900/1600 Product Overview
• Customizable
– Cable length up to 10 meters
– Alternate pin maps
– Alternate connector
– Custom housing (high volume OEM)
• Easy to align
– Optional alignment tool
– Optional software
– Oscilloscope
• Optional marker tape scale with laser written
index marks
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7. MII1900/1600 Alignment Tools
• Alignment tool kit
– Computer Interface Adaptor, Alignment Tool, 9V Power Supply
– Recommended for setup (red/yellow/green LEDs)
– Separate models for MII1900 vs. MII1600, S vs. H connectors
– Can be customized for alternate pin maps and connectors
– Does not support servo control – no pass-through
• SmartPrecision II Software
– Works with Alignment Tool and Computer Interface Adapter
– Priced separately (CD + RS232 interface cable)
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8. MII1600/1900 Qualification Testing
Extensive design validation and qualification testing performed
Test Spec
EMI immunity EN61000-4-3, -4, -5, -6
ESD compliance EN61000-4-2
Mechanical vibration 30G @ 17Hz
Mechanical Shock 300G, 0.5 ms half sine
Thermal shock and cycling 0°C to 70°C
Accuracy See Datasheet
Resolution See Datasheet
Output signal noise MII 1600: 1μm peak-to-peak @5kHz
MII 1900: 5nm RMS at 5kHz bandwidth
Speed 7.2 M/s
Repeatability MII 1600: +/- 1 LSB
MII 1900: +/- 5nm (@ 4000x)
Contamination resistance Less than 50% signal drop
Supply voltage variances 4.75V to 5.25V Sold & Serviced By:
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Operating environment 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
9. MII1900 Long Range Accuracy
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10. MII1900 Short Range Accuracy
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11. Mercury II 5000
Mercury II 5000 Models
Model Resolution
Mercury II 5800 5µm – 1.2nm
(x4 – x16,384)
Mercury II 5700 5µm – 5nm
(x4 – x4000)
Mercury II 5500 5µm – 50nm
(x4 – x400)
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12. Mercury II 5000
• A-quad-B output with 1LSB index and 1 LSB
limits; tri-state alarm for low / high
signal
• High speed serial word available
• High speed
– Up to 10m/s @ 0.2µm
– Up to 5m/s @ 0.1µm
• User-programmable resolution from
5µm to 1.2nm
• All electronics in the sensor, including
interpolation up to x16384
• AGC for resistance to scale
contamination and long term stability
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13. Mercury II 5000
• Many programmable features
– Resolution
– Quadrature output frequency
– Low-pass filter frequency
– Limit polarity
– Serial word format
• 1m or 5m double-shielded sensor cable;
12 conductors
• All outputs are differential
• Pin map matches Renishaw RGH24
• Required Alignment Tool:
– Pushbutton setup process
– Setup LED’s
– Built-in SmartPrecision II Software
– Ethernet software interface
– 5V Power supply
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14. MII5000 Customization
• Alternate connector or pin map
• Cable lengths, up to 10m
• Custom serial word interface may require NRE
charge. (ex: Panasonic controller)
• ULE glass scales (ultra low expansion; CTE = 0)
• Linear scale with embedded chrome index and
limits (ex: 303-00189)
303-00189
• Custom rotary or rotary segment gratings
• ETC. MicroE, as always, is willing to consider any
reasonable business opportunity
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15. MII5000 Unique Selling Points
Only digital-from-the-sensor encoder with all of
these features:
• Integral dual limits
• Stick-on index
• Up to 1.2nm resolution
• 11mm sensor Z height
• Programmable resolution
• Option for high speed serial word output
• Broadest alignment tolerances of any 20μm
encoder system
• Fastest encoder available with 0.1μm digital
output (5m/s)
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16. MII5000 Qualification Testing
Extensive design validation and qualification
testing performed
Test Spec
EMI immunity EN61000-4-3, -4, -5, -6
ESD compliance EN61000-4-2
Mechanical shock 300G 0.5 ms half sine
Mechanical vibration 30G @ 17Hz
Thermal shock and cycling 0°C to 70°C
Accuracy See Datasheet
Resolution See Datasheet
Output signal noise 30nm peak to peak @ full bandwidth
Speed 5 meters/second
Repeatability +/- 1 LSB maximum
Highly Accelerated Life Testing 1000 hours 85/85
Supply voltage variances 5V +/- 0.25V Sold & Serviced By:
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17. MII5000 Short Range Accuracy
On Tape
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18. MII5000 Short Range Accuracy
On Glass
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19. MII5000 Long Range Accuracy
On Tape
After two-point linear correction
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20. MII5000 Long Range Accuracy
On Glass
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21. MII6000
• Repackaging of the MII5000 product
• All the same features as the MII5000 but
with some external electronics
• Significantly smaller read head
• Power dissipation in the head reduced 72%
• LED indicators in the connector
– Signal Strength (red, yellow, green and purple)
– Index (green)
– Left Limit (blue)
– Right Limit (red)
• MII6000V vacuum version
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22. MII4000
• Grandfather of Mercury II
• Forerunner to the MII5000 product
• All the same features as the
MII5000 but with external
electronics
• Built-in LED signal strength
indicators
• Built-in calibration push button
• No alignment tool
• Connects directly to Ethernet for
access to SmartPrecision II
software
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23. Metal Tape Scales
• Inconel 625 substrate (CTE: 12-15ppm/ºC)
• Laser written pattern
– Main track
– Dark region
– Reference track (laser written or stick-on)
• Index
• Left limit
• Right limit
• Peel-and-stick adhesive backing
• Protective blue film
• Installation tool
• ±30µm/m long range accuracy before linearization
Non-reflective reference track available soon
– Improved contamination resistance
– Reduces the incidence of false index or limits
– Requires customized MII1900 or MII1600
– Laser written index and limits only (no stick-on markers) Sold & Serviced By:
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24. Linear Glass Scales
• 2.5mm thick B270 float glass substrate (CTE: 8-9ppm/ºC)
• Chrome deposition pattern 303-00159
• Gratings all cut to length in-house
– ≤130mm cut from 303-00159
– 130mm < x ≤ 1000mm cut from 303-00166
• Model #: MIILXXX (XXX= total length in mm)
303-00166
• Part #: 303-00159-XXX or 303-00166-XXX (XXX= total length in mm)
• Long range accuracy
– Short: ±1.5µm standard, ±1.0µm high accuracy grade
– Long: ±5.0µm standard, ±2.0µm high accuracy grade
• Custom scales available with chrome index and limits
• Custom substrates available: Quartz, ULE, etc.
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26. Coming Soon!!
MII1900L and MII1600L
• Same as MII1900/1600 but with single ended left and right limits
– Microprocessor controlled
– Calibration required
• USB based alignment tool and software
– Power the tool and encoder from the USB port
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