Resolution

Factory Set:

x4, x8, x20, or x40

Linear: 5μm, 2.5μm, 1.0μm,

or 0.50μm

Rotary: 6,600 to 655,000 CPR

Accuracy

Linear: ± 1μm available

± 3μm to ± 5μm standard

Rotary: Up to ± 2.1 arc-sec

Output

A-quad-B and

Digital Index Window

Reflective Linear and Rotary Encoders

Imagine what you can do with this!

Reduce the cost and size of your system, and increase its performance all at

once. MicroE Systems’ Mercury 1500 kit encoders are available in two

styles. The M1500S, an RS-422 compliant 15 pin standard D-sub connector

and the M1500H, an RS-422 compatible 5x2 micro-connector for tight

spaces. Simply stated, the M1500 is smaller, higher performance, faster to

install, and easier to use than any other encoder. The tiny sensor fits into

very tight spaces, has broad alignment tolerances for fast and easy setup

and works in both linear and rotary applications. The entire Mercury 1500S

encoder is EMI shielded for use in the toughest environments. With

standard digital A-quad-B output, select the Mercury 1500 encoder with the

resolution required by your application.

The Mercury 1500 encoder system includes the sensor, double shielded cable, your choice of connector, and either a linear or rotary

glass scale. Mercury’s space-saving, integrated configuration gives OEM system designers a breakthrough in performance.

Table of Contents

System & Sensor

pg . 2-6

Scales

pg. 7-8

O

rdering Information

pg. 9

Standard features

• Small sensor with ultra-low Z height; flush screw mounting

• Sensor is 8.4mm (H) x 12.7mm (W) x 20.6mm (L) and weighs 1.6g

• Available with 15 pin standard D connector or micro-connector

• A-quad-B output and Index window

• Factory set interpolation x4, x8, x20, x40 for resolutions of 5µm to

0.50µm (linear); 6,600 CPR to 655,000 CPR (rotary)

• Entire system is EMI shielded

• Bi-directional index signal

• Index mark at the center or end of the glass scale (linear)

• Alignment Tool enables fast set up (see pg 2)

Sensor the

size of a

dime

Available

with standard

15 pin D-sub connector

or

Micro connector

• Glass scale length or diameter:

Linear lengths from 5mm to 2m

Rotary diameters from 12mm to 108mm

• Cable length of 1m, 2m, 5m or custom

• SmartPrecision Software for set up

Optional Features & Accessories

• SmartPrecision Alignment Tool