KA Series

Closed linear grating scale

GUANGZHOU LOKSHUN CNC EQUIPMENT LTD.

 Directory SINO

Directory
General Description…………………………………………… Ⅰ-1
Operating Guideline…………………………………………… Ⅰ-2
Safety Considerations………………………………………… Ⅰ-3
1. Technical Parameters……………………………………….. 1
2. Encoder Structure………………………………………….. 3
3. Optional Parts……………………………………………… 4
4. Installation………………………………………………….. 7
4.1 Installation Dimension ……………………………………. 7
4.2 Principle of installation……………………………………. 11
4.3 Installation of Encoder and Enclosure…………………. 12
4.4 Installation of Reading Head……………………………. 15
4.5 Switchover of Reading Head Cable……………………. 17
5. Acceptance Rules…………………………………………….. 18
 General Description SINO

General Description
Many thanks for your use of this series of encoder. It is China’s most famous
international brand. It will be your best bet once you choose it. SINO brand was initially
founded in 1989. We are a professional factory dedicated to manufacture of encoder
numerical display. By continuous modification and improvement through years of
research and production, we have developed today’s KA series linear encoder. The KA
series encoder under this manual includes KA-300, KA-600, KA-500 and KA-200,
which can meet the requirements in different applications.

KA-300 is a type of encoder with wide applications. It features in optimal structure,

good appearance and high rigidity, able to meet the needs of the majority of general
machine users. The length is 70~1020mm.

KA-600 encoder, which is specifically designed for large machine tool, features in
large size and good rigidity. Support may be added to any position of the encoder to
enhance the rigidity and stability. The length is 1000~3000mm.

KA-500 is a mini-encoder specially designed for the machine tool which has a low
installation size and small operation space. It can meet the needs of those customers
who have requirements for position. The length is 70~470mm.

KA-200, a mini-encoder smaller than KA-500, is designed based on kA-500 by

optimizing the internal and external structure. It is suitable to the equipment on which
the installation is restricted and the space is even smaller. The length is 30-360mm.

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 Operating Guideline SINO

Operating Guideline
z Before use, the user must read the General Description, Safety Considerations and
all the contents in Chapter 1 ~ 3.

z Except the General Description, Safety Considerations and all the contents in
Chapter 1 ~ 3, the technicians for installation, testing and repair must thoroughly
understand all the contents in Chapter 4~5.

z This Operating Instructions is only applicable to SINO’s KA series integrated

linear encoder.

z Please read the Safety Considerations below. It is critical information related to

safe use of your linear encoder.

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 Safety Considerations SINO

Safety Considerations
Caution:
„ To avoid electric shock or fire, the equipment connected to encoder shall be kept
from moisture or direct contact with cooling liquids.
„ Encoder is a precision measuring instrument. To ensure its normal function, never
expose it to external shock or vibration.
Warning:
„ To prevent mal-alignment of encoder and avoid electric shock, never open any seal
on encoder. There is no part that needs the user’s repair. Please ask the authorized
technicians to repair.
Notes :
z If finding any smoke or smell from the reading head, please immediately cut off
the power supply. As the encoder connects with the numerical display to form a
precision measuring instrument, continued use in event of above phenomena might
cause fire or electric shock to the numerical display. Please contact LOK SHUN
CNC EQUIPMENT LTD. or its dealer. Never try to repair by yourself.
z Once the wire between numerical display and encoder is broken or damaged
during use, it will cause error to the test data. The user shall take special care on
this.
z Never try to repair or refit the scale, as it might cause failure, trouble or damage.

The displacement sensor complies with 2006/95/EC directive for

low-voltage electric apparatus and 2004/108/EC directive for EMC.

Our company has passed the authorization and the audit of ISO9001 Quality
System, ISO14001 Environmental System, OHSAS18001 Occupational
Health and Safety System.

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In light of the principle focused on easy installation, use and maintenance by the
user, LOK SHUN CNC EQUIPMENT LTD. has developed KA series linear encoder
based on the condition of optimized structure and guaranteed precision. With a precision
conforming to standard, this product features in good rigidity, straightness, sealing and
appearance. The accessories and spare parts are easy to install and repair, resulting in
largely reduced installation labors. Please read the following chapters thoroughly, so
that you may use this device more easily.

1. Technical Parameter

1.1 Scaling distance: 0.02 mm (50lines /mm)

1.2 Resolution: 5µm、1µm、0.5µm

1.3 Precision: ±3µm、±5µm、±15µm/m （20±0.1℃）

1.4 Measuring range: 30~3000mm

1.5 Moving speed: High-speed encoder 120 m/min (To be customized)

Ordinary encoder 60m/min

1.6 Power supply: +5V±5%、80mA

1.7 Cable length: Standard 3m (Special length available according to the user’s needs)1

1.8 Working Temperature: 0~45℃

1 5
1.9 Pin Description:
FG
1) Applicable to: 9 pin socket RS-422 signal Output. 6 9

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Position
Signal A OV B Empty Z A +5V B Z
Green Orange White
Color Black FG Green Red Orange White
Black black black
FG: Shield connected to metal casing.

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Standard Cable Length for KA -200 Encoder:2m .
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2) Applicable to: 9 pin socket TTL signal Output.

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Position
Signal Empty OV Empty Empty Empty A +5V B Z
Color － Black － FG － Green Red Orange White
FG: Shield connected to metal casing. 6 7
1

3) Applicable to: 7 pin socket TTL signal Output.

Pin Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Signal OV Empty A B +5V Z Shield
Color Black － Green Orange Red White －

1.10 Signal Waveform

TTL signal Output: RS-422 signal Output:

Signal Cycle Signal Cycle

5V
A
A A
B
B B
90 °
Phase Difference Z
Z
Z
1.11 Encoder Zero Position: 1 every 50mm

1.12 Output pulse signal cycle of encoder PW

Resolution Equivalent per pulse PW

5µm 20µm
1µm 4µm
pw
0.5µm 2µm

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2. Encoder Structure:

The encoder mainly consists of scaling body and reading head, as shown in Fig.1:

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KA-300

EncoderMounting
Hole Sealing Strip 2
Encoder End Cover
4
Tightening Screw
3 Reading Head Mounting Hole
Adjusting Screw

1
KA-600

Encoder
Mounting
Sealing Strip 2
Hole
Encoder End Cover 4
Tightening Screw
Reading Head Mounting Hole
Adjusting Screw 3

KA-500 1

Encoder Mounting Hole

4 Sealing Strip
Encoder End Cover
2
Tightening Screw
Reading Head Mounting Hole
Adjusting Screw 3

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KA-200

Encoder Mounting Hole

Sealing Strip
Encoder End Cover 4 2
Tightening Screw 3 Reading Head Mounting Hole

Fig. 1

1. Scaling body 2. Cable 3. Read head 4. Connection plate fixing the reading
head

3. Optional Parts

To install and use the encoder normally under different conditions, we have
designed the following spare parts:

KA-300:

KA-300-D KA-300-X
Full KA-300-C
Full
Enclosure Full
Enclosure
Enclosure

Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

KA-300-B
Full
Enclosure

KA-300 Supporting Plate

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

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KA-300 Supporting Plate (B Type)

Fig. 7

KA-600:

KA-600M
Enclosure
KA600 Hanging Plate

Fig. 8 Fig. 9

KA-500:

KA-500 Supporting Plate

KA-500-H Full
Enclosure

Fig.10 Fig. 11

KA-200:

KA-200
Semi-Enclosure
KA-200 Full
Enclosure
Fig. 12 Fig. 13

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KA-200 Supporting Plate

Fig. 14

General Parts for Installation: T-Type Frame A, B, C, D, E

10
4 R3

10
6

40
10

68 6.3

22
2_M5

4
140 14 0.075
5
68 0.15
T-type Frame A

10
8 4
6.3
2_M5
6.3
2_M4
40

68 0.15
25

129 1
100
14 0.075
8

50
4

68 0.15
24

T-type Frame B 6
75

R3
31

68
15
6.3

5
82
2-M

2_M5
4

6.3
T-Type Frame Extension Plate C

10
Ф5
36

6
Ф14
72
M4
6 .3
2-
R3
31
10

68
15

10
5 82 T-Type Frame E
2_Ф4
T-Type Extension Plate D

Fig. 15

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4. Installation

4.1 Installation Dimension

Overall Dimension of KA-300 Encoder

8
2-M4 6

12.5
68.0
6

34.5
12
8

37 0.5
62.5

62.5
25.0
8

4
2-M 68.0 21.0
82.0 25.0
L0
L1
L2

Fig.16

Model L0 L1 L2 Model L0 L1 L2
KA300-70 70 160 176 KA300-570 570 660 676
KA300-120 120 210 226 KA300-620 620 710 726
KA300-170 170 260 276 KA300-670 670 760 776
KA300-220 220 310 326 KA300-720 720 810 826
KA300-270 270 360 376 KA300-770 770 860 876
KA300-320 320 410 426 KA300-820 820 910 926
KA300-370 370 460 476 KA300-870 870 960 976
KA300-420 420 510 526 KA300-920 920 1010 1026
KA300-470 470 560 576 KA300-970 970 1060 1076
KA300-520 520 610 626 KA300-1020 1020 1110 1126

L0: Effective measuring length of encoder L1: Dimension of encoder mounting hole
L2: Encoder overall dimension

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Overall Dimension of KA-600 Encoder

1000
2-M4

68

1000

25

45
42 0.5
71

25
8

5
2-M 68 21
82 30
32
L0
L1
L2
Fig.17

Model L0 L1 L2 Model L0 L1 L2
KA600-1000 1000 1150 1170 KA600-2100 2100 2250 2270
KA600-1100 1100 1250 1270 KA600-2200 2200 2350 2370
KA600-1200 1200 1350 1370 KA600-2300 2300 2450 2470
KA600-1300 1300 1450 1470 KA600-2400 2400 2550 2570
KA600-1400 1400 1550 1570 KA600-2500 2500 2650 2670
KA600-1500 1500 1650 1670 KA600-2600 2600 2750 2770
KA600-1600 1600 1750 1770 KA600-2700 2700 2850 2870
KA600-1700 1700 1850 1870 KA600-2800 2800 2950 2970
KA600-1800 1800 1950 1970 KA600-2900 2900 3050 3070
KA600-1900 1900 2050 2070 KA600-3000 3000 3150 3170
KA600-2000 2000 2150 2170

L0: Effective measuring length of encoder L1: Dimension of encoder mounting hole
L2: Encoder overall dimension

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Overall Dimension of KA-500 Encoder

6
4

3.5 18

20
25.2±0.3

43.5

43
20
3
2- M
56 14
70
L0
L1
L2
Fig.18

Model L0 L1 L2 Model L0 L1 L2
KA500-70 70 172 182 KA500-320 320 422 432
KA500-120 120 222 232 KA500-370 370 472 482
KA500-170 170 272 282 KA500-420 420 522 532
KA500-220 220 322 332 KA500-470 470 572 582
KA500-270 270 372 382

L0: Effective measuring length of encoder L1: Dimension of encoder mounting hole
L2: Encoder overall dimension

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Overall Dimension of KA-200 Encoder

L1

8
5
3.2
56 2-M4
6

L2

20.1±0.2
L1
4.5
7.5

L0 16

16
32.5

32
3.2

13
6
56 2- 4.2 14
74

Fig.19

Model L0 L1 L2 Model L0 L1 L2
KA200-30 30 125 133 KA200-160 160 255 263

KA200-40 40 135 143 KA200-170 170 265 273

KA200-50 50 145 153 KA200-180 180 275 283

KA200-60 60 155 163 KA200-190 190 285 293

KA200-70 70 165 173 KA200-200 200 295 303

KA200-80 80 175 183 KA200-220 220 315 323

KA200-90 90 185 193 KA200-240 240 335 343

KA200-100 100 195 203 KA200-260 260 355 363

KA200-110 110 205 213 KA200-280 280 375 383

KA200-120 120 215 223 KA200-300 300 395 403

KA200-130 130 225 233 KA200-320 320 415 423

KA200-140 140 235 243 KA200-340 340 435 443

KA200-150 150 245 253 KA200-360 360 455 463

L0: Effective measuring length of encoder L1: Dimension of encoder mounting hole
L2: Encoder overall dimension

Note: (1) Select the measuring range of encoder according to the travel of machine
tool. The measuring range of encoder must be higher than the maximum travel of
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the machine tool.

(2) Select proper parts according to the length and mounting plane provided.

(3) The hanging plate needed for KA-600 encoder shall be arranged every
1000mm, respectively 2 hanging plates if 1000≤L<2000; 3 plates if 2000≤L<3000;
and 4 plates if L=3000.

4.2 Principle of Installation:

(1) The encoder must be installed with the guide rail of machine tool as the benchmark
and be kept in parallel. The center of encoder measuring range must be positioned on
the center of travel of machine tool. Ensure that the actual measuring range of encoder
is higher than the maximum travel of machine tool.

(2) The installation shall be based on priority principle as such that the encoder shall be
installed close to the drive screw of machine tool. After installation, the body of encoder
moves with the work bench, while the reading head is fixed on the machine tool.

(3) The encoder shall be so installed that it will not obstacle the operation or reduce the
function of machine tool.

(4) After installation, the encoder shall be kept from knock. During machining, it shall
not obstacle the handle of machine tool or affect the brake or other protrusions. It is not
easy to contact when a work piece drops.

(5) The encoder shall be vertically installed, as shown in Fig.20. But wherever
impermissible, horizontal installation is also acceptable. Never install the encoder
upside down (that is, reading head on top and encoder body at lower). Never direct the
rubber seal of encoder toward the outlet of cooling oil from machine tool.

Fig 20

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(6) The encoder enclosure shall be securely earthed to ensure the signal integrity.

(7) The parallelism and verticality between encoder and guide rail of machine tool shall
be within 0.10 mm/m.

4.3 Installation of Encoder and its Enclosure

(1) Installation of KA-300C Enclosure Encoder

L0+125
6 28

11
1

3±1

12
8

60

73.7
8

21
2-
M

25
5

a. Select proper installation position;

b. Mark line on the mounting plane according to the length of installation, and drill
M4 mounting hole.

c. Install the encoder onto mounting plane. Use the dial gauge to check the
parallelism between encoder and guide rail of machine tool, and adjust it to best
state. (See Fig. 21) 90
0 10
80

20
70

30

40
60 50

70 80
60

90
50

0
40

10

30 20

d. Fix the encoder onto mounting plane. Fig .21

e. Adjust the screw fixing the reading head, making it slightly touch the mounting
plane.

f. Drill M4 screw hole according to the mounting hole on reading head.

g. Fix the reading head and remove the connection plate.

h. Drill M4 screw hole according to the mounting hole on encoder enclosure.

i. Fix the encoder onto mounting plane.

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(2) KA-200 Semi-enclosure Encoder:

3.25

L+80
18.5

3±1

30.8
42.4
2.3
56 14
74 16

The installation method is same as that for KA-300C enclosure encoder.

(3) KA-300B Enclosure Encoder

L0+125 40
6
23.5

3±1

40.5
12
8

37±0.5

62.5
25
8
2-

68 21
M5

25
82

a. Select proper installation position

b. Mark line on the mounting plane according to the mounting dimension of

reinforced support plate for B-type enclosure. Drill M4 screw hole.

c. Fix the reinforced support plate slightly onto mounting plane. Use dial gauge to
check the parallelism between reinforced support plate and guide rail of machine
tool, and adjust it to best state. (Fig. 22) 90
0
10
80

20
70

30

40
60
50

70 80
60

90
50

d. Fix the reinforced support plate onto mounting plane.

40

10

30 20

e. Install the encoder onto reinforced support plate. Fig .22

f. Adjust the screw fixing the reading head, making it slightly touch the mounting
plane.

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g. Drill M4 screw hole according to the mounting hole on reading head.

h. Fix the reading head and remove the connection plate.

i. Fix the encoder onto reinforced support plate.

(4) Installation of D, X & H Enclosure and KA-200 Full-enclosure Encoder

KA-300D Enclosure Encoder:

L0+139
L0+135 39
6

3 1

12
8

37 0.5

63.7
8
2-

68
M5

82

KA-300X Enclosure Encoder:

L0+139
L0+135 39
6
3 1

12
8

37 0.5

63.7
8
2-

68
M5

82

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KA-500H Enclosure Encoder:

24.2

20.5
L0+134

45.3

43.5
20
56 14
70 18

KA-200 Full-Enclosure Encoder:

L+133 24.5

20.5
36.1
56 14
74 16

The installation method is same as that for KA-300B enclosure encoder.

(5) Installation of KA-600M Enclosure Encoder

L0+240

43
79

73
25

21
30
32

4.4 Installation of Reading Head

The reading head may be positively or reversely installed on the machined or

non-machined plane. Generally, positive installation is used. The reverse installation is
used only when the installation space is not enough and it is not easy to install
positively.

(1) Positive Installation of Reading Head

Shown in Fig. 23 is positive installation of reading head. During installation, take care
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that the encoder plane shall be kept parallel to the reading head plane and that their
sectional centers shall be kept consistent, with an error within 0.10mm.

(2) Reverse Installation of Reading Head

Shown in Fig. 24 is reverse installation of reading head. The installation steps are as
follows:

a. Install T-frame (optional) onto machine tool.

b. Remove the connection plate fixing the reading head.

c. Adjust the tightening screw on T-frame mounting plate, making it slightly touch
the reading head.

d. Use front and rear M5 screw to fix the reading head onto mounting plate of
T-frame.

e. Adjust the position of T-frame plates, making the reading head in a relative
position to the encoder as shown in Fig. 24.
f. Install the encoder by using T-frame.

Adjusting Screw

Non-machined mounting
plane

Adjusting screw
I
3 0.5

Fig. 23 Fig .24

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4.5 Switchover of Reading Head Cable (Applicable to KA-300, KA-500 and

KA-600)
Upon shipment, left or right outlet is
available for the reading head cable
according to different specifications.
You may change the direction of the 调节孔 Hole
Adjusting

cable if needed. The steps are as

follows:

(1) Loosen and remove 4 cross-head screws M2 fixing the reading head cover and 2
adjusting screws M3 on the right side of reading head.

(2) Put 2 socket hexagonal screws M4 into the adjusting screw hole and screw forward
respectively to prop up the cover plate. When there is a clearance, use screwdriver to
prize up the cover plate along the edge of reading head.

(3) Loosen 2 slotted-head screws M3 fixing the cable on the bottom of reading head.
Remove the cable and terminal. Change the direction.

(4) Before reinstalling the cover plate, remove the original sealing glue before applying
new sealing glue.

(5) Remove socket hexagonal screw M4. Reinstall the cover plate and tighten 4
cross-head screws M2.

Note: To avoid slippery of screw head, please use correct tools in each step.

端子
End
紧定螺钉
Tightening screw 紧定螺钉
Tightening screw

Note: The cable on KA-200 reading head is factory installed on right side.
Installation on left side is available if requested.

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5. Acceptance Rules

5.1 The connection of reading head shall have adequate rigidity. Shaking with force
and observing the numerical display, the value shown on it will have some
deviation. If releasing your hand, the value on numerical display shall be able to
resume to original value.

5.2 The reading head shall located at the center of encoder, so that the sealing strip
may close or open symmetrically, as shown.

5.3 The connecting plate may guarantee the position of reading head in encoder
center and its relative position to encoder body.

5.4 The position of reading head relative to encoder and its mounting dimension are
shown below.

The distance between read head

and scaling body is 3mm ±
0.5mm.

Permissible angle tolerance is

±0.2mm.

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Permissible angle
tolerance is ±0.2mm.

Permissible horizontal Permissible angle

offset is ±0.2mm. tolerance is ±0.2mm.

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