Magnetic encoder
Renishaw RLS LinACE InAxis
True-absolute magnetic linear encoder integrated into a piston rod or shaft of an actuator. Bearingless design for in-axis position feedback.
Key specifications
| Accuracy | System up to ±5 µm (shaft); up to ±10 µm (flat-board) |
|---|---|
| Interface | BiSS |
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. InAxis technology quoted at resolutions up to 0.5 µm (not tied explicitly to LinACE, so not entered in specs).
Specify Motion is not affiliated with Renishaw plc. Renishaw and RLS LinACE InAxis are used only to identify the product. Comparisons use published figures; always confirm against the current datasheet.
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