Celera Motion introduces new Aura® P: An extension to Aura Series
Celera Motion unveil Aura® P, an extension to the Aura® Series
July 24, 2024
Celera Motion, a leader in precision motion component and sub-system solutions, is delighted to announce Aura P, an extension to the Aura series of precision rotary and linear optical encoders with MicroE technology.
Eccentricity, caused by off-center scale mounting and bearing runout, is a common source of angular error. Two encoders are often employed to compensate for the error increasing cost and power consumption. Aura encoders solve this problem with their built-in compensation algorithm, eliminating the need for the second encoder.
Aura P now offers the same high accuracy, run speed, and wide alignment tolerances – along with Aura’s signature super compact-form factor – in a connectivity-ready PCBA package, allowing for easier installation and integration which can accelerate time to market.
“Customer demands continue to increase for higher levels of repeatability and accuracy in absolute encoders. The Aura series encoders utilize built-in eccentricity compensation to better meet customer requirements in critical applications where space is at a premium,” said Damien Laird, Senior Product Manager. “Aura P’s ease of installation and integration allow customers to deploy their own solutions faster while still providing the high performance the Aura series is known for.”
Aura P’s benefits include:
- Aura on a super-compact PCBA
- Zero hysteresis
- Outputs true absolute position
- Capable of running at high mechanical speed
- High resolution accuracy
- Easy installation
- Low power consumption
- BiSS-C communication
- Supply voltage as low as 2.97 V
- Intuitive commissioning software
About Celera Motion
Celera Motion, headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, is a market-leading provider of motion-control components and subsystems for OEMs serving a variety of medical and advanced industrial markets. Celera Motion offers precision encoders, motors, and customized mechatronic solutions that help customers solve challenging motion-control problems. For more information, visit www.celeramotion.com
About Novanta
Novanta is a trusted technology partner to OEMs in the medical and advanced industrial technology markets, with deep proprietary expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation technologies. For more information, visit www.novanta.com.
Key differentiators between Aura P and Aura
Aura P
- PCBA Package
- 12 x 14 x 7.4 mm
- BiSS-C Communication
- 90mA Current Consumption
- Currently cannot be daisy-chained
- 0.9 g Weight
Aura P
- SMT Package
- 9 x 7 x 1.2 mm
- BiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZ Communication
- 45mA Current Consumption
- Can be daisy-chained
- 0.15 g Weight
Aura P is an optimal solution for high volume OEM applications including, but not limited to:
- Surgical Robots
- Medical Robotics, Devices, and Instruments
- Lab and Diagnostics
- Metrology
- Cobots, Robot Joints and Grippers
- Advanced Industrial and Semiconductor
- Linear Stages
| Rotary | Linear | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUR P-R-B | AUR P-R-C | ||
| Dimensions | 12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm | 12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm | 12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm |
| Scale Diameter | 18.0 mm | 26.0 mm | 33.0 mm | 51.8 mm | 63.5 mm | – |
| Interfaces | BiSS-C | BiSS-C | BiSS-C |
| Resolution* | 18-22 bits | 18-22 bits | ± 12.5 nm to ± 200 nm |
| Accuracy** | ± 0.01° | ± 0.005° | ± 2.0 µm (250 mm glass scale) |
| Repeatability | 1 LSB | 1 LSB | 1 LSB |
| Max Speed | 83,721 RPM | 56,250 RPM | 41,983 RPM | 18,922 RPM | 15,859 RPM | 50 m/s |
| Input Voltage | – | – | 2.97V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Current | – | – | 90 mA (5V) | 180 mA (2.97V) |
| Op. Temperature | – | – | -40°C to 85°C |
| Weight | – | – | 0.9 g |
| *Higher resolution can be achieved by increasing averaging sample size. See Jitter Averaging Sample Size in table above for specific sample sizes. | **Accuracy is measured using a glass scale with 250 mm of measurable length. | |||
For more information, visit: www.celeramotion.com/aura-series/
About Celera Motion
Celera Motion, headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, is a market-leading provider of motion-control components and subsystems for OEMs serving a variety of medical and advanced industrial markets. Celera Motion offers precision encoders, motors, and customized mechatronic solutions that help customers solve challenging motion-control problems. For more information, visit www.celeramotion.com
About Novanta
Novanta is a trusted technology partner to OEMs in the medical and advanced industrial technology markets, with deep proprietary expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation technologies. For more information, visit www.novanta.com.