MicroE Systems

Mercury TM : The Original
Miniature Encoders
Mercury
Incredible Performance
from Such a
Small Package
MicroE Systems introduced Mercury encoders to help
equipment designers achieve smaller and faster systems. Originally
three models, the Mercury series of encoders has grown to 11
models due to an expanding range of applications requiring more
resolution, speed and even smaller sensors. Motion system
engineers around the world specify Mercury encoders when their
linear or rotary applications demand high performance from the
smallest possible sensor. Comprehensive testing and manufacturing
to ISO9001:2008 quality standards ensure long-term reliability.
±2 o achieved with one sensor –
SMALLER SENSORS FOR SMALLER, LIGHTER MOTION SYSTEMS
Mercury’s patented optical system
results in the most compact sensors
in their class. Achieve low mass
motion systems with more rapid
HIGH PERFORMANCE FROM ULTRA-SMALL SENSORS
Mercury’s encoder technology achieves high resolution and low
power consumption with the smallest possible sensors.
accelerations and higher system
throughputs using Mercury’s 6mm
wide linear scales, rotary scales as
small as 12mm in diameter, lowmass
rotary arc segments, and sensors as small as 5.6mm high
Model Resolution Output Features Scales weighing only 2.6 grams. Plus, the same sensor models work in both
M 3500 5µm - 5nm Digital Programmable Glass; linear and rotary applications.
Linear & Rotary Low power consumption – as low as 0.17 Watts – provides further
M 1500 5µm - 0.5µm Digital Digital from Glass; advantages in thermal stability and for portable equipment.
the Sensor Linear & Rotary
M 1000 5µm - 78nm Analog 1Vpp Output Glass;
Linear & Rotary
Model Height Weight Power Consumption
M 1200 5µm - 78nm Analog PCB Mount Glass;
Linear & Rotary
M 1200 5.6mm 2.6g 0.17W
M 1500P 5µm - 0.5µm Digital PCB Mount Glass;
M 1500P 5.6mm 2.6g 0.17W
Linear & Rotary ChipEncoder 3.1mm 0.6g 0.18W
ChipEncoder 10µm - 1µm Digital PCB Mount Glass;
Linear & Rotary
Accuracy
Long Travel
DUAL-AXIS MODELS
With Glass Scales (Linear) High accuracy grade: up to ±1µm †
Standard accuracy grade: ±3µm †
Mercury 3000 Dual Axis
Averager models combine
† See data sheets for full specifications
feedback from two sensors
and average them in real
time. The result is higher
UNSURPASSED EASE OF USE
accuracy in rotary
applications than can be
scale eccentricity errors are
virtually eliminated. Outputs
can be A-quad-B or high speed serial.
Broadest Alignment Tolerances for
Easy Installation and Setup
Mercury has the broadest alignment
tolerances in the industry, a full ±2
degrees. That makes it the easiest and
the fastest sensor to align and setup.
No instrumentation is needed; you can
align the Mercury sensor in under
30 seconds.
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