Open Linear Encoder with singlefield scanning and integrated mounting control (only MS 25, MS 26) Easy mounting; no test box or oscilloscope needed The quality of the scanning signals is visible via a tricolored LED - directly at the reading head Easy mounting as a result of large mounting tolerances Small dimensions High insensitivity to contamination by use of an extensive singlefield scanning principle Signal-immunity against aging and temperature changes High traversing speed Integrated subdividing electronics in the encoder head for up to times 100 interpolation (before quadrature) Reference mark (accurate and repeatable from both traversing directions) Max. measuring length up to 11940 mm MS 20, MS 25: Two independent switch signals (optical) for individual functions MS 21, MS 26: Position of Reference Mark can be selected by the customer MS 21, MS 26: One switch signal for special functions

System resolution µm	Accuracy- grades Glass scale ±µm/m	Accuracy- grades Steel tape scale ±µm/m	Grating pitch µm	Output signal analog (Vpp)	Output signal digital (interpolation)
see *	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	MS 2x.04	--
10	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40		MS 2x.24 (1)
5	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40		MS 2x.34 (2)
2	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.64 (5)
1	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.74 (10)
0,5	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.44 (20)
0,4	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.54 (25)
0,2	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.84 (50)
0,1	±3, ±5	±5, ±15	40	--	MS 2x.94 (100)

* = depending on external interpolation
Max. measuring length:			glass scale to 3140 mm steel tape scale up to 11940 mm
Position of the Reference Mark: (RI)			standard separated by distances of n x 50 mm resp. at any location selected by customer MS 21, MS 26: selected by customer
Output analog:			typical 1 Vpp
Output digital:			square wave signals (single ended) with integrated Subdividing Electronics cable length at this version max. 12 m square wave signals (differential) via Line Driver RS 422 standard with integrated Subdividing Electronics with analog signal switch-over for setup
Tape carrier: Different types are available (Downloads at the end of this side)			MS 2x.xx GK = Glass scale with adhesive tape MS 2x.xx GA = Glass scale mounted onto aluminum carrier,                               and mounting bolts holes MS 2x.xx MK = steel tape scale with adhesive tape MS 20.xx MP = steel tape scale in aluminum carrier with clamping element,                           carrier glued MS 21/MS 25/MS 26.xx MP = on request MS 20.xx MT = steel tape scale in aluminum carrier with clamping element,                          and mounting bolts holes MS 21/MS 25/MS 26.xx MT = on request MS 2x.xx MA = steel tape scale mounted onto aluminum carrier,                           and mounting bolts holes MS 2x.xx MS = steel tape scale mounted onto steel carrier,                           and mounting bolts holes
Accessories (optional):			Tape mounting tool TMT 20 MK For safe and precise mounting of the steel tape scale mount TMT 20 MK instead of the reading head MS 2x thread steel tape scale (version MK) and move along the scale length remove TMT 20 MK, mount reading head MS 2x
(techn. adjustment in reserve)  Dimensions and Mounting possibilities: (for Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or higher)