AMS Measuring Systems
AMS 4B
General Information
Schneeberger Monorail AMS 4B is an integrated measurement system used for distance measurement on all protected axes of machine tools with lower machining forces combined with high precision requirements. The AMS 4B system is based on the ball guide (Monorail BM) with lengths of up to 6 meters. The integration of the measurement system enables the design of very compact axes. Available control system interfaces include digital options with various resolutions for different maximum speeds, as well as an analog 1Vpp interface (200 µm signal period). Reference marks can be set at 50 mm intervals or distance-coded.
Various lubrication and sealing options for the carriage allow for maximum customization to application requirements. The easily replaceable reading head is identical across all sizes.
Overview of Available AMS 4B Linear Guides
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Size
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N
standard |
ND
standard, through hardened |
C
for cover strip |
CD
for cover strip through hardened |
Detailed information
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Size 15
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AMS 4B S 15-ND
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-
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AMS 4B S 15-CD
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Size 20
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AMS 4B S 20-N
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-
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Size 25
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AMS 4B S 25-N
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-
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AMS 4B S 25-C
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Size 30
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AMS 4B S 30-N
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-
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Size 35
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AMS 4B S 35-N
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Size 45
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AMS 4B S 45-N
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AMS 4B S 45-C
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Available Accessories
| Accessories | AMS 4B S 15 | AMS 4B S 20 | AMS 4B S 25 | AMS 4B S 30 | AMS 4BS 35 | AMS 4B45 |
| Plastic plugs | BRK 15 | BRK 30 | BRK 35 | BRK 45 | BRK 55 | BRK 65 |
| Cover strip End pieces for cover strip |
BAC 15 EST 15-BAC |
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BAC 35 EST 35-BAC |
BAC 45 EST 45-BAC |
BAC 55 EST 55-BAC |
BAC 65 EST 65-BAC |
| Installation tool for cover strip | BWC 25 | - | BWC 25 | BWC 45 | BWC 55 | BWC 65 |
Overview of Available AMS 4B Linear Carriages
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| Size | A standard |
B standard, long |
C compact, high |
D compact, high, long |
E compact, high, for lateral fixation |
F compact |
G compact, long |
Detailed Information |
| Size 15 | AMS 4B W 15-A | - | AMS 4B W 15-C | - | - | AMS 4B W 15-F | AMS 4B W 15-G | (PDF) |
| Size 20 | AMS 4B W 20-A | AMS 4B W 20-B | AMS 4B W 20-C | AMS 4B W 20-D | - | - | - | |
| Size 25 | AMS 4B W 25-A | AMS 4B W 25-B | AMS 4B W 25-C | AMS 4B W 25-D | AMS 4B W 25-E | AMS 4B W 25-F | AMS 4B W 25-G | (PDF) |
| Size 30 | AMS 4B W 30-A | AMS 4B W 30-B | AMS 4B W 30-C | AMS 4B W 30-D | AMS 4B W 30-E | AMS 4B W 30-F | AMS 4B W 30-G | (PDF) |
| Size 35 | AMS 4B W 35-A | AMS 4B W 35-B | AMS 4B W 35-C | AMS 4B W 35-D | AMS 4B W 35-E | AMS 4B W 35-F | AMS 4B W 35-G | (PDF) |
| Size 45 | AMS 4B W 45-A | AMS 4B W 45-B | AMS 4B W 45-C | AMS 4B W 45-D | - | AMS 4B W 45-G | (PDF) | |
| Available Options for Monorail Carriages and Rails(PDF) | ||||||||
Available Accessories
| Accessories | AMS 4B W 15 | AMS 4B W 20 | AMS 4B W 25 | AMS 4B W 30 | AMS 4B W 45 | AMS 4B W 45 |
| Additional wipers Viton Metal wipers |
ZBV 15 ABM 15 |
ZBV 20 ABM 20 |
ZBV 25 ABM 25 |
ZBV 30 ABM 30 |
ZBV 35 ABM 35 |
ZBV 45 ABM 45 |
| Bellows Adapter plate for bellows End plate for bellows |
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FBB 20 ZPB 20 EPB 20 |
FBB 25 ZPB 25 EPB 25 |
FBB 30 ZPB 30 EPB 35 |
FBB 35 ZPB 35 EPB 35 |
FBB 45 ZPB 45 EPB 45 |
| Assembly rail | MRM 15 | MRM 20 | MRM 25 | MRM 30 | MRM 35 | MRM 45 |
| Lubrication plate | SPL 15-BM | SPL 20-BM | SPL 25-BM | SPL 30-BM | SPL 35-BM | SPL 45-BM |
| Cross wiper | QAS 15-STB | QAS 20-STB | QAS 25-STB | QAS 30-STB | QAS 35-STB | QAS 45-STB |
Designation Method for the Analog Interface
Linear Guides
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1x
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AMSA 4B S
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25
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-N
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-G3
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-KC
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-R12
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-958
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-29
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-29
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-CN
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-TR50 |
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| Reference side | ||||||||||||
| Rail length L3 | ||||||||||||
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| Position of first fixing hole L10 | ||||||||||||
| Coating | ||||||||||||
| Magnetization |
Linear Carriages
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1x
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AMSA 4B W
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25
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-A
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-P1
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-G3
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-V1
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-R1
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-CN
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-S10
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-LN | -TSU |
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| Type | ||||||||||||
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| Accuracy Class | ||||||||||||
| Preload | ||||||||||||
| Reference side | ||||||||||||
| Coating | ||||||||||||
| Lubrication connection | ||||||||||||
| Lubrication as delivered condition | ||||||||||||
| Interface |
Reading Head
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1x
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SMA 4B
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-MU
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| Quantity | |||
| Reading Head | |||
| Interface |
Designation Method for the Digital Interface
Linear Guides
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1x
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AMSD 4B S
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25
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-N
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-G3
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-KC
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-R12
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-958
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-29
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-29
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-CN
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-TR50 |
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| Quantity | ||||||||||||
| Rail | ||||||||||||
| Size | ||||||||||||
| Type | ||||||||||||
| Accuracy Class | ||||||||||||
| Straightness | ||||||||||||
| Reference side | ||||||||||||
| Rail length L3 | ||||||||||||
| Position of first fixing hole L5 | ||||||||||||
| Position of first fixing hole L10 | ||||||||||||
| Coating | ||||||||||||
| Magnetization |
Carriages
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1x
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AMSD 4B W
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-25
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-A
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-P1
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-G3
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-V1
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-R1
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-CN
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-S10
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-LN | -TSD | -050 | -80 | ZN |
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| Carriage | |||||||||||||||
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| Preload | |||||||||||||||
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| Coating | |||||||||||||||
| Lubrication connection | |||||||||||||||
| Lubrication as delivered condition | |||||||||||||||
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| Interpolation | |||||||||||||||
| Frequency | |||||||||||||||
| Reference Pulse |
Reading Head
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1x
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SMD 4B
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-MD
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-010 | -80 | -ZN |
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| Reference pulse |
