Product Information

LIC 4100
Absolute Exposed
Linear Encoders

11/2023

LIC 4113, LIC 4133, LIC 4193
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 3 m• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Glass or glass ceramic measuring standard• Measuring standard secured with adhesive film or fixing clamps• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)• Version available for use in a high vacuum (see separate Product Information document)
Scale, clamped

RScale, adhesively bondedScale

LIC 4003

Measuring standardCoefficient of linear expansion*

METALLUR grating on glass or glass ceramic–6 –1
Þtherm ≈ 8 · 10 K (glass)Þtherm = (0±0.5) · 10–6 K–1 (Robax glass ceramic)

Accuracy grade*±1 µm (only for Robax glass ceramic), ±3 µm, ±5 µm

Baseline error≤ ±0.275 µm/10 mm

Measuring length (ML)* in mm

240
340440640840 1040 1240 1440 1640 1840
2640 2840 3040 (Robax glass ceramic only up to ML of 1640)

Mass

3 g + 0.11 g/mm of measuring length

Scanning head

LIC 411

LIC 413

LIC 419 F

LIC 419 M

LIC 419 P

LIC 419Y

Interface

EnDat 2.2

EnDat 3

Fanuc Serial Mitsubishi high speed
Interface Þi interface

Panasonic
SerialInterface

Yaskawa
SerialInterface

Ordering designation*

EnDat22

E30-RB
E30-R4

Fanuc05

Pana02

YEC07

Measuring step*

10 nm, 5 nm,
1 nm

1 nm

10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm

Calculation time tcal
Clock frequency≤ 5 µs≤ 16 MHz–d33.2

1)

0.05d2)

R

Mounting options for scanning head
(shown without fixing clamps)
7.15±0.1 Clamped
7.28±0.1 Bonded

0.75 +0.25−0.20 Clamped
0.75 ±0.25 Bonded

0.75 +0.25−0.20 Clamped
0.75 ±0.25 Bonded

F = Machine guideway* =	Mounting error plus dynamic
guideway errors = Beginning of measuring length (ML)c = Code start value: ≥ 100 mm
l = Scale lengthg = Fixed-point element for defining
the thermal fixed point2≤ 600 m/min

Interpolation error±20 nmElectrical connection*Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB),
15-pin D-sub connector (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB), or4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (male) (EnDat 3:E30-R4)

Cable length(with HEIDENHAIN cable)≤ 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V2)Power consumption (max.)

At 3.6 V:≤ 700 mW
At 14 V:
≤ 800 mW

At 3.6 V:
At 14 V:

Current consumption (typical)

At 5 V: 75 mA(without load)

At 12 V: 35 mA At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)(without load)

Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
Shock 6 ms

≤   500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)≤ 1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature–10 °C to 70 °C

Mass

Scanning head:
Cable:		
Connectors:

0.75 ±0.25 Bonded

15.65 Clamped
15.78 Bonded

7.28±0.1 Bonded

1 =	Gap is adjusted with a spacer shim
during mounting
2 =	Depending on the measuring length (ML),use an additional pair of fixing clamps
3 = Adhesive
4 =	Mounting clearance between scanninghead and linear scale
5 = Optical centerline
6 =	Direction of motion of the scanning unit
for increasing position values

dPUR
VacuumPUR

R
Rigid
Frequent
configuration flexing
 3.7 mm > 8 mm
≥ 40 mm
 3.5 mm > 10 mm≥ 50 mm
 2.9 mm > 6 mm
≥ 30 mm

Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

Mit03-2

Traversing speed

0.75 +0.25−0.20 Clamped

7.15±0.1 Clamped

Mit03-42040 2240 2440

≤ 50 m≤ 30 m≤ 50 m≤ 850 mW
≤ 950 mW

≤ 18 g (without cable)
M12 coupling and D-sub connector: 20 g/m; MINI-SNAP connector: 15 g/m
M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g; MINI-SNAP: 8 g* Please select when ordering1)
Mitsubishi: ML ≤ 2040 mm / Yaskawa: ML ≤ 1840 mm2)
See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
Robax is a registered trademark of Schott-Glaswerke, Mainz, Germany
Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

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LIC 4115, LIC 4135, LIC 4195
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 28 m
• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Steel scale tape pulled through aluminum extrusions and tensioned• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)

12
6.23±0.1
2.5

6.1±0.1

30.55/50 *Scale

LIC 4005

Measuring standard
Coefficient of linear expansion*

Steel scale tape with absolute and incremental METALLUR track
Depends on the mounting surface

Accuracy grade*±5 µm

Baseline error≤ ±0.750 µm/50 mm (typical)

Measuring length (ML)* in mm

1401540240340440
5406401640 1740 1840 1940 2040

740

840

940 1040

1140

1240

1340

1440

M3x7

16.5 RMass1)
Scale tape: 31 g/m; assembly parts: 80 g + n · 27 g; scale tape carrier: 187 g/m

Scanning head

LIC 411

LIC 413

LIC 419 F

LIC 419 M

LIC 419 P

LIC 419YInterface

EnDat 2.2

EnDat 3

Fanuc Serial Mitsubishi high speed
Interface Þi interface

PanasonicSerialInterface

Yaskawa
SerialInterfaceOrdering designation*

EnDat22

E30-RB
E30-R4

Fanuc05

Pana02

YEC07

Measuring step*

10 nm, 5 nm,1 nm

1 nm

10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm

Calculation time tcal
Clock frequency≤ 5 µs≤ 16 MHz–d3.5

7.3

Greater MLs (up to 28 440 mm) with a single-section scale tape and individual scale carrier sections

830±0.1>8ML > 2040 (e.g., 5040)

2)

3)

Mounting options for scanning head②

9.6±0.1②

9.6±0.1

Ô = Scale carrier sections secured with screws
Õ =	Scale carrier sections secured withPRECIMET
F = Machine guideway
P = Measuring points for alignment* =	Mounting error plus dynamic
guideway errorc = Code start value: ≥ 100 mm
s = Beginning of measuring length (ML)418.23±0.1
dz =	Spacer for measuring lengths of 3040 mm
or longert = Carrier lengthm = Mounting surface for scanning head
1 = Optical centerline
2 =	Mounting clearance between
scanning head and extrusion
3 =	Direction of motion of the scanning unit
for ascending position values

RRigidFrequent
configuration flexing
 3.7 mm > 8 mm
≥ 40 mm
 2.9 mm > 6 mm
≥ 30 mm

Mit03-2

Traversing speed≤ 600 m/min

Interpolation error±20 nmElectrical connection*

Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB),
15-pin D-sub connector (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB), or
4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (male) (EnDat 3: E30-R4)

Cable length(with HEIDENHAIN cable)≤ 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V3)Power consumption (max.)

At 3.6 V:≤ 700 mW
At 14 V:
≤ 800 mW

At 3.6 V:
At 14 V:

Current consumption (typical)

At 5 V: 75 mA(without load)

At 12 V: 35 mA At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)(without load)

Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
Shock 6 ms

≤   500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)≤ 1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature–10 °C to 70 °C

Mass

Scanning head: ≤ 18 g (without cable)
Cable: M12 coupling and D-sub connector: 20 g/m; MINI-SNAP connector: 15 g/mConnectors:
M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g; MINI-SNAP: 8 g②18.1±0.1

Mit03-4≤ 50 m≤ 30 m≤ 50 m≤ 850 mW≤ 950 mW1)
* Please select when ordering      n = 1 for ML 3140 mm to 5040 mm; n = 2 for ML 5140 mm to 7040 mm; etc.*2)
Mitsubishi: 1 nm: ML ≤ 2040 mm;
5 nm: ML ≤ 10 040 mm;
10 nm: ML ≤ 20 040 mm
Yaskawa: 1 nm: ML ≤ 1840 mm;
5 nm: ML ≤ 9040 mm;
10 nm: ML ≤ 18 040 mm3)
See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure

Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

5LIC 4117, LIC 4137, LIC 4197
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 6 m• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm
• Steel scale tape pulled through aluminum extrusions and fastened at center• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)①d②0.55/50 *③RScaleLIC 4007

Measuring standard
Coefficient of linear expansion*

Steel scale tape with absolute and incremental METALLUR track–6 –1
Þtherm ≈ 10 · 10 K

Accuracy grade*±3 µm (up to ML 1040), ±5 µm (for ML 1240 or greater), ±15 µm1)

Baseline error≤ ±0.750 µm/50 mm (typical)

Measuring length (ML)* in mm

240440640
840 1040 1240 1440 1640 1840 2040 2240 2440 2640 2840
3040 3240 3440 3640 3840 4040 4240 4440 4640 4840 5040 5240 5440 5640
5840 6040

Mass

Scale tape: 31 g/m; assembly parts: 20 g; scale tape carrier: 68 g/m

Scanning head

LIC 411

LIC 413

LIC 419 F

LIC 419 M

LIC 419 P

LIC 419Y

Interface

EnDat 2.2

EnDat 3

Fanuc Serial Mitsubishi high speed
Interface Þi interface

Panasonic
SerialInterface

Yaskawa
SerialInterface

Ordering designation*

EnDat22

E30-RB
E30-R4

Fanuc05

Pana02

YEC07

Measuring step*

10 nm, 5 nm,
1 nm

1 nm

10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm

Calculation time tcal
Clock frequency≤ 5 µs≤ 16 MHz–2)

3)

Mounting options for scanning head②②②

6

F = Machine guidewaydR
P = Measuring points for alignment
RigidFrequent* = Mounting error plus dynamic guideway error
configuration flexing
 3.7 mm > 8 mm
≥ 40 mmc = Code start value: ≥ 100 mm
 2.9 mm > 6 mm
≥ 30 mms = Beginning of measuring length (ML)t = Carrier length
1 = Optical centerline
2 = Mounting clearance between scanning head and extrusion
3 = Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values

Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

Mit03-4

Mit03-2

Traversing speed≤ 600 m/min

Interpolation error±20 nmElectrical connection*

Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB),
15-pin D-sub connector (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB), or4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (male) (EnDat 3: E30-R4)

Cable length(with HEIDENHAIN cable)≤ 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V3)Power consumption (max.)

At 3.6 V:≤ 700 mW
At 14 V:
≤ 800 mW

At 3.6 V:
At 14 V:

Current consumption (typical)

At 5 V: 75 mA(without load)

At 12 V: 35 mA At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)(without load)

Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
Shock 6 ms

≤   500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)≤ 1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature–10 °C to 70 °C

Mass

Scanning head:
Cable:		
Connectors:≤ 50 m≤ 30 m≤ 50 m≤ 850 mW
≤ 950 mW

≤ 18 g (without cable)
M12 coupling and D-sub connector: 20 g/m; MINI-SNAP connector: 15 g/m
M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g; MINI-SNAP: 8 g* Please select when ordering1)±5 µm after linear length-error compensation in the downstream electronics
2)
Mitsubishi: ML ≤ 2040 mm / Yaskawa: ML ≤ 1840 mm3)
See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

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LIC 4119, LIC 4139, LIC 4199
Absolute linear encoders for measuring lengths of up to 1 m• For measuring steps of down to 1 nm• Steel scale tape adhesively bonded to mounting surface• Consisting of a linear scale and scanning head (with straight or angled cable outlet)

ScaleLIC 4009

Measuring standard
Coefficient of linear expansion*

Steel scale tape with absolute and incremental METALLUR track–6 –1
Þtherm ≈ 10 · 10 K

Accuracy grade*±3 µm, ±15 µm1)

Baseline error≤ ±0.750 µm/50 mm (typical)

Measuring length (ML)* in mm 70120170220270320370

420

520

620

720

8209201020

31 g/mScanning head

LIC 411

LIC 413

LIC 419 F

LIC 419 M

LIC 419 P

LIC 419YInterface

EnDat 2.2

EnDat 3Fanuc Serial Mitsubishi high speed
Interface Þi interface

Panasonic
SerialInterface

Yaskawa
SerialInterface

Ordering designation*

EnDat22

E30-RB
E30-R4

Fanuc05

Pana02

YEC07

Measuring step*

10 nm, 5 nm,1 nm

1 nm

10 nm, 5 nm, 1 nm

Calculation time tcal
Clock frequency≤ 5 µs≤ 16 MHz–dMass

0.60/50 *2)

R3)≤ 600 m/min

Interpolation error±20 nmElectrical connection*

Cable (1 m or 3 m) with 8-pin M12 coupling (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB),
15-pin D-sub connector (male) (for all interfaces; EnDat 3: E30-RB), or4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (male) (EnDat 3: E30-R4)

Cable length(with HEIDENHAIN cable)≤ 100 mSupply voltage

DC 3.6 V to 14 V3)Power consumption (max.)

At 3.6 V:≤ 700 mW
At 14 V:
≤ 800 mW

At 3.6 V:
At 14 V:

Current consumption (typical)

At 5 V: 75 mA(without load)

At 12 V: 35 mA At 5 V: 95 mA (without load)(without load)

Vibration 55 Hz to 2000 Hz
Shock 6 ms

≤   500 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-6)≤ 1000 m/s2 (EN 60068-2-27)

Operating temperature–10 °C to 70 °C

MassScanning head: ≤ 18 g (without cable)
Cable:		
M12 coupling and D-sub connector: 20 g/m; MINI-SNAP connector: 15 g/mConnectors:		 M12 coupling: 15 g; D-sub connector: 32 g; MINI-SNAP: 8 g

0.425/25

0.30/25dR

Rigid
Frequent
configuration flexing
 3.7 mm > 8 mm
≥ 40 mm
 2.9 mm > 6 mm
≥ 30 mm

F = Machine guideway* = Mounting error plus dynamic guideway errorc = Code start value: ≥ 100 mm
s = Beginning of measuring length (ML)l = Scale tape length
1 = Optical centerline
2 = Mounting clearance between scanning head and linear scale
3 = Direction of motion of the scanning unit for ascending position values

8Product Information: LIC 4100   11/2023

Mit03-2

Traversing speed

Mounting options for scanning head

0.30/25

Mit03-44)≤ 50 m≤ 30 m≤ 50 m≤ 850 mW
≤ 950 mW

* Please select when ordering1)±5 µm after linear length-error compensation in the downstream electronics
2)
Mitsubishi: ML ≤ 2040 mm / Yaskawa: ML ≤ 1840 mm3)
See General electrical information in the Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders brochure
4)With LIC 411 FS scanning head: clock frequency: 8 MHz

Product Information: LIC 4100   11/20239Electrical connection

EnDat 3 adapter cable and connecting cable (MINI-SNAP, E30-R4)
PUR (2 × 0.25 mm2) + (2 × 0.09 mm2) ¬ 5.2 mm; AP= 0.25 mm2
Adapter cable with
4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (female) and15-pin D-sub connector (male)

1362192-xx

Connecting cable with
4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (female) and
4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (male)

1363049-xx

EnDat 3 pin layout
8-pin M12 coupling (E30-RB)

15-pin D-sub connector (E30-RB)

4-pin MINI-SNAP connector (E30-R4)

Power supply

Serial data transmission

82513476412210513815

1–

3–––

24UPSensor
UP0VSensor
0VSD+_NEXT

SD–_NEXTSD+SD–

Brown/GreenBlue

White/GreenWhite

Gray

Pink

VioletYellow

M12MINI-SNAP

Cable shield connected to housing; UP = Power supply voltage
Sensor: The sense line is connected in the encoder with the corresponding power line.
Vacant pins or wires must not be used!
For information about connecting cables
and pin layouts, please refer to theCables and Connectors brochure.

DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
Dr.-Johannes-Heidenhain-Straße 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 placed.

Further information:
Comply with the requirements described in the following documents to ensure correctand intended operation:• Brochure: Exposed Linear Encoders
208960-xx• Brochure: Cables and Connectors
1206103-xx• Brochure: Interfaces of HEIDENHAIN Encoders
1078628-xx• Technical Information document: EnDat
383942-18