Product Information

LC 116
LC 196 F/LC 196 M
LC 416
LC 496 F/LC 496 M
Absolute Linear Encoders
with Optimized Scanning

11/2022

LC 100 series
Absolute linear encoders with full-size scale housing• High vibration tolerance• Flat-lying installation possible• Optimized scanning

Specifications

LC 116

LC 196 FMeasuring standard
Coefficient of linear expansion

DIADUR glass scale with absolute track and incremental track; grating period: 20 µm–6 –1
Þtherm  8 · 10 K

Accuracy grade±3 µm up to a measuring length of 3040 mm (LC 196 M: up to 2040 mm); ±5 µmMeasuring length (ML)*in mm

140	 240	 340	 440	 540	 640	 740	 840	 940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440
1540 1640 1740 1840 2040 2240 2440 2640 2840 3040 3240 3440 3640 3840
4040 4240

Interface1)

EnDat 2.2

Fanuc Serial Interface/Þi Interface Mitsubishi high speed interface

Ordering designation

EnDat22

Fanuc05

Mit03-04

Measuring step			
At ±3 µm			
At ±5 µm0.001 µm
0.010 µm

Þi interface/Þ interface
0.00125 µm/0.010 µm
0.0125 µm/0.050 µm

0.001 µm
0.010 µm

Clock frequency(calculation time tcal)

 16 MHz ( 5 µs)––

Electrical connection

Separate adapter cable (1 m/3 m/6 m/9 m), connectable at either end of mounting block

Cable length 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V

Power consumption (max.)

3.6 V:  1.1 W; 14 V:  1.3 W

Traversing speed

 180 m/min (max. acceleration in measuring direction  100 m/s2)

Required moving force

4N

Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
affecting theShock 11 ms

Housing:  200 m/s (EN 60068-2-6)
Scanning unit:  200 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
 300 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature

0 °C to 50 °C2)

3)

 50 mLC 196 M

 30 m2

Protection class EN 60529

IP53 when installed in conformity with instructions in the brochure;
IP64 with sealing air (air purity class [3:4:2] as per ISO 8573-1:2010)

Mass

0.55 kg + 2.9 kg/m of measuring length

Due to optimized scanning, the encoders have only one pair of sealing lips.

 
 = Mounting options
F = Machine guideway
P = Measuring points for alignmentⓀ = Required mating dimensionsⒶ = Alternative mating dimensionsⒷ = Cable connection, usable at either endⒹ = Compressed air inlet with integrated throttle, usable at either endⓉ = Mechanical fixed point (preferred)Ⓗ = Mechanical fixed point (compatible with predecessor model)Ⓖ = Mechanical fixed point (repeated at an interval of 100 mm)Ⓢ = Beginning of measuring length ML (= 20 mm absolute)Ⓦ = Mating surfaces
ð = Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values

Product Information LC 116/LC 196 F/M, LC 416/LC 496 F/M    11/2022* Please select when ordering1)
Connectable to Siemens interface via EIB 2391 S or EIB 3392 S2)With cable from HEIDENHAIN: see the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure3)	In the application, the LC must be protected from the ingress of particles.
In addition, contamination level 2 must be complied with in the micro-environment (see EN 60664-1).

11/2022    Product Information LC 116/LC 196 F/M, LC 416/LC 496 F/M

LC 400 series
Absolute linear encoders with slimline scale housing• Low installation space requirements• Optimized scanning

Specifications

LC 416

LC 496 F

Measuring standard
Coefficient of linear expansion

DIADUR glass scale with absolute track and incremental track; grating period: 20 µm–6 –1–6 –1
Þtherm  8 · 10 K (mounting type Ô/Õ); with mounting spar: Þtherm  9 · 10 K (mounting type )Accuracy grade±3 µm, ±5 µm

Measuring length (ML)*in mm

Mounting spar* or clamping elements* up to ML 1240 optional; necessary for ML 1340 or greater
70120170	 220	 270	 320	 370	 420	 470	 520	 570	 620	 670	 720
770
820
920
1020 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540 1640 1740 1840 2040

Interface1)

EnDat 2.2

Fanuc Serial Interface/Þi Interface Mitsubishi high speed interface

Ordering designation

EnDat22

Fanuc05

Mit03-04

Measuring step			
At ±3 µm			
At ±5 µm0.001 µm
0.010 µm

Þi interface/Þ interface
0.00125 µm/0.010 µm
0.0125 µm/0.050 µm

0.001 µm
0.010 µm

Clock frequency(calculation time tcal)

 16 MHz ( 5 µs)––

Electrical connection

Separate adapter cable (1 m/3 m/6 m/9 m) connectable on mounting block

Cable length 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V

Power consumption (max.)

3.6 V:  1.1 W; 14 V:  1.3 W

Traversing speed

 180 m/min (max. acceleration in measuring direction  100 m/s2)

Required moving force

5NVibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
affecting theShock 11 ms

Scanning unit:  200 m/s (EN 60068-2-6)
Housing without mounting spar:  100 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
Housing with mounting spar and cable outlet on the right:  150 m/s2, or left:  100 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)
 300 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature

0 °C to 50 °C2)

3)

 50 mLC 496 M

 30 m2

Protection class EN 60529

IP53 when installed in conformity with instructions in the brochure;
IP64 with sealing air (air purity class [3:4:2] as per ISO 8573-1:2010)

Mass

Encoder: 0.2 kg + 0.55 kg/m of measuring length; mounting spar: 0.9 kg/m

* Please select when ordering
1)
Connectable to Siemens interface via EIB 2391 S or EIB 3392 S2)With cable from HEIDENHAIN: see the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure3)	In the application, the LC must be protected from the ingress of particles.
In addition, contamination level 2 must be complied with in the micro-environment (see EN 60664-1).
ML70

120

170

220

270

320

370

420

470

520

570

620

670

720

770

820

920 1020 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540 1640 1740 1840 2040

L37.55575100115

140

175200225250275

300

325350375400450500555610

655

710760810

855910 1010

 = 12A end block; for mounting with and without mounting spar
 =1
 4A end block; for mounting with mounting spar
(if directly attached with M4 screws, then specifications are subject to constraints)
 = MSL 41 mounting spar
F = Machine guideway
P = Measuring points for alignmentⓀ = Required mating dimensionsⒹ = Compressed air inlet with integrated throttleⓈ = Beginning of measuring length ML (= 20 mm absolute)ð = Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values

Product Information LC 116/LC 196 F/M, LC 416/LC 496 F/M    11/2022

11/2022    Product Information LC 116/LC 196 F/M, LC 416/LC 496 F/M

DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Str. 583301 Traunreut, Germany +49 8669 31-0
 +49 8669 32-5061
info@heidenhain.dewww.heidenhain.com

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This Product Information document supersedes all previous editions, which thereby
become invalid. The basis for ordering from HEIDENHAIN is always the Product
Information document edition valid when the order is made.

Further information:
To ensure proper and intended use, comply with the specifications in the following
documents:• Brochure: Linear Encoders for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
571470-xx• Brochure Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders
1078628-xx• Brochure: Cables and Connectors
1206109-xx• Product overview: Interface Electronics
598160-xx