RESOLUTE Optical Absolute Encoder Series Context

Market context

RESOLUTE is Renishaw's optical absolute encoder series for high-speed, fine-resolution position measurement in precision motion-control axes.

Target environment: Robot joints, gantries, precision stages, inspection machines, semiconductor equipment, and high-performance automation axes.
Workflow context: Position feedback, high-speed motion measurement, absolute encoding, axis calibration, and closed-loop motion control.
Customer context: Machine builders, robot OEMs, precision automation teams, metrology-system designers, and motion-control integrators.
Deployment model: Encoder scale and readhead integrated into customer axes, controllers, drives, mechanics, and calibration procedures.
Commercial maturity: Commercial Renishaw encoder series positioned for fine-resolution absolute position feedback.
Adoption constraints: Adoption depends on required resolution, speed, interface, contamination tolerance, mechanical alignment, scale format, and controller compatibility.
Market position: Motion-feedback component for precision robotics and automation axes.
Adjacent products: CSD-2A Component Set, TBM2G Frameless Motors, SINAMICS S210 Servo Drive System

Encoder Interfaces: BiSS C, BiSS Safety, FANUC, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ and Yaskawa
Encoder Resolution: Down to 1 nm
Sensor System: encoder: Absolute optical encoder
Scale Options: Linear, partial-arc, rotary and multi-DoF scales
Features: family variants: Standard, functional-safety, ultra-high-vacuum and extended-temperature variants
Positioning Accuracy: Sub-divisional error as low as ±40 nm; jitter below 10 nm RMS
Speed Range: ≤100 m/s linear or 36,000 rpm rotary