Magnetic encoder
Renishaw RLS HiLin
High-accuracy linear magnetic encoder with a sealed compact readhead. Targets linear motor, machine and semiconductor axes that need robustness over optical cleanliness.
Key specifications
| Linear speed (max) | 25.28 m/s |
|---|---|
| Resolution (finest) | 100 nm |
| Accuracy | ±5 µm/m at 20 °C; ±3 µm short range (30 mm) |
Summarised in our own words from Renishaw plc's published data; series maxima, individual models vary. Last checked 2026-10-29. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3
Notes on this data
Presented on renishaw.com magnetic encoders page as an RLS product; figures from rls.si. Resolution down to 0.1 µm; max speed 25.28 m/s at 1 µm resolution. SDE ±1.5 µm, repeatability ±0.4 µm. Operating -40 to +75 °C. Readhead 32 g.
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