Additional Details
Linear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UPLinear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UPLinear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UPLinear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UPLinear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UPLinear Gage LGK
SERIES 542 — Slim type
FEATURES
• Compact design with a 12mm outside diameter.
• Excellent protection against dust and splashing water (IP66) in harsh shop-floor
environments.
• Maximum permissible acceleration values for shock and impact, 100G(11ms)
(IEC68-2-27)
• Output differential square wave signals for a wide range of applications.
• Employs linear stroke ball bearings on the spindle movement for durability.
• Thrust Stem with a clamp nut is optional.
• Interchangeable contact points for dial indicators can be used.
Technical Data
Accuracy: Refer to the list of specifications
(excludes quantizing error)
Resolution: 1μm, 0.5μm or 0.1μm
Scale type: Photoelectric linear encoder
Max. response speed: 1500mm/s, 400mm/s (542-158)
Contact point: ø3mm carbide
Stem: ø8mm
Bearing type: Linear ball bearing
Measuring force: Refer to the list of specifications
Output signal: 90° phase difference, differential square
wave (RS-422A equivalent)
Signal pitch: 0.4μm (542-158), 2μm (542-157), 4μm
(542-156)
Dust/Water protection level: IP66Range Order No. Resolution Accuracy* Measuring force** Stem dia. Remarks
10mm (.4”) 542-156 0.001mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Gold banded
10mm (.4”) 542-157 0.0005mm (1.5+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Blue banded
10mm (.4”) 542-158 0.0001mm (0.8+L/50)μm 0.8N / 0.75N / 0.7N 8mm Green banded
*L = Measured length (mm) **Orientation of gage: Spindle DOWN / Horizontal / Spindle UP