Celera Motion Precision Motion Control Components

Engineering selection and supply of Celera Motion hardware: MicroE optical encoders, Zettlex IncOder sensors, Applimotion frameless motors, and Ingenia drives.

MicroE Aura and Mercury Precision Optical Encoders

MicroE optical sensors provide sub-micron position feedback for metrology and semiconductor systems. The Aura series solves angular errors through built-in eccentricity compensation. Miniature Mercury II readheads operate with high-precision glass and tape scales.

Interpolation resolution to 1.2 nm
Built-in eccentricity compensation
High-speed BiSS-C and SSI output
Precision glass and grating scales

Zettlex IncOder Non-Contact Inductive Angle Encoders

Zettlex IncOder inductive sensors measure absolute angular position across demanding industrial environments. Patented non-contact technology eliminates the requirement for precision mechanical alignment. Flat ring sensors resist dust and vibration in robotic joints.

Hollow bore diameter 37 to 595 mm
Absolute resolution up to 22 bits
Ingress protection class IP67
BiSS-C, SSI and pulse ABZ outputs

Applimotion Omni+ Direct Drive Frameless Motors

Omni+ direct drive brushless motors deliver high torque density and minimal cogging in compact profiles. Low core loss reduces heat generation and energy dissipation inside robotic actuators. The large hollow bore configuration facilitates internal cable routing.

Low cogging and ripple design
Stator outer diameter from 60 mm
Large central through-hole aperture
Integrated Hall and thermal sensors

Applimotion Agility Zero-Cogging Slotless Motors

The Agility series employs ZeroCog slotless technology to completely eliminate velocity ripple during rotation. These motors deliver ultra-smooth motion for optical scanning platforms and gimbals. Lightweight rotor design reduces rotational inertia for rapid direction reversals.

ZeroCog slotless core geometry
Compact rotor diameter from 19 mm
Smooth low-velocity trajectory control
Low mechanical rotor inertia

Ingenia Everest Miniature Digital Servo Drives

Everest Safe ultra-compact servo drives combine extreme power density with integrated SIL3 PLe safety functions. The units support Safety over EtherCAT protocols alongside dual-loop position feedback. These miniature drives mount directly on robot joints and mobile platforms.

Integrated SIL3 PLe safety logic
Safety over EtherCAT bus control
Dual-loop encoder interface
High power density plug-in form

Novanta IMS Liberty MDrive Integrated Steppers

Liberty MDrive integrated units combine a stepper motor, drive electronics, and an absolute encoder in a single housing. Hybrid Motion Technology prevents motor stalling during unexpected shock loads. The integrated architecture reduces field wiring in automation machines.

All-in-one motor and drive housing
Hybrid hMT closed-loop control
Industrial Ethernet IP and Profinet
Multi-turn absolute feedback sensor

Celera Motion Precision Motion Control Architecture

Celera Motion provides high-precision motion control including MicroE optical encoders, Zettlex IncOder sensors, and Applimotion motors. The unified technology platform delivers micro-positioning accuracy, direct-drive torque density, and distributed servo control.

These mechatronic solutions serve surgical robotics, semiconductor manufacturing tools, satellite communication antennas, and industrial automation platforms.

Engineering Criteria for Component and Sensor Selection

Motion control components are selected by resolution, hollow shaft diameter, communication protocol, and thermal dissipation ratings. Optical feedback systems require evaluation of installation tolerances, scale graduation pitch, and interpolator bandwidth.

Inductive ring encoders are sized by outer diameter dimensions, through-bore requirements, and absolute resolution up to 22 bits in demanding environments.

MicroE Optical Feedback and PurePrecision Technology

MicroE Aura and Mercury optical encoder systems provide sub-micron resolution through advanced optical diffractive gratings. The Aura series solves angular errors through built-in eccentricity compensation algorithms, eliminating secondary calibration sensors.

Engineers integrate compact readheads into motion stages, wafer inspection systems, and coordinate measuring machines.

Zettlex IncOder Inductive Angle Sensing in Harsh Environments

Zettlex IncOder devices deliver true absolute digital position measurement using non-contact inductive sensing on printed circuit boards. The planar transformer structure operates without optical disks or delicate magnetic wheels susceptible to dust.

Solid-state design ensures long operating life and high reliability across extreme temperature ranges, moisture exposure, and mechanical shock.

Applimotion Frameless Direct Drive Torque Motors

Applimotion Omni+ and Agility frameless brushless motors eliminate mechanical gearboxes, eliminating backlash and mechanical wear. The large hollow through-hole allows engineers to route wiring harnesses, optical paths, and fluid tubing directly through the axis.

Agility slotless motor geometry prevents cogging torque, enabling smooth velocity control at low rotational speeds.

Ingenia Miniature Digital Servo Drives and Functional Safety

Ingenia Everest Safe and Denali Safe servo drives deliver high power density motion control in miniature form factors. Supporting Safety over EtherCAT industrial networks, these units provide dual-loop position feedback and integrated safety functions.

Decentralized mounting on robotic joints minimizes cable harness weight and simplifies system integration.

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