AMS Measuring Systems
AMSABS 4B

General Information
Schneeberger Monorail AMSABS 4B is an integrated absolute measurement system designed for use in automation engineering and machine tool engineering, where high force absorption and precise distance measurement are required in compact installation spaces. The AMSABS 4B system is based on the ball guide (Monorail BM) with lengths of up to 6 meters. Integration of the measurement system enables the design of highly compact axes. This Schneeberger solution provides a fully digital interface with various cable lengths for connection to SSI, SSI+SinCos, FANUC, Mitsubishi, and Siemens Drive CliQ® controllers.
Various lubrication and sealing options for the carriage allow maximum customization to application requirements. The easily replaceable reading head is identical across all sizes.
Overview of Available AMSABS 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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-
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AMSABS 4B S 15-ND
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-
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AMSABS 4B S 15-CD
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Size 20
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AMSABS 4B S 20-N
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-
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-
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Size 25
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AMSABS 4B S 25-N
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-
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AMSABS 4B S 25-C
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Size 30
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AMSABS 4B S 30-N
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-
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-
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Size 35
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AMSABS 4B S 35-N
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-
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-
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Size 45
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AMSABS 4B S 45-N
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-
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AMSABS 4B S 45-C
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Available Accessories
| Accessories | AMSABS 4B S 15 | AMSABS 4B S 20 | AMSABS 4B S 25 | AMSABS 4B S 30 | AMSABS 4BS 35 | AMSABS 4B45 |
| Plastic plugs | BRK 15 | BRK 30 | BRK 35 | BRK 45 | BRK 55 | BRK 65 |
| Cover strip Securing band for cover strip End pieces for cover strip |
BAC-15 EST 15-BAC BSC 15-BAC |
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BAC-25 EST 25-BAC BSC 25-BAC |
- - - |
- - - |
BAC-45 EST 45-BAC BSC 45-BAC |
| Installation tool for cover strip | BWC 15 | - | BWC 25 | - | - | BWC 45 |
Overview of Available AMSABS 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 | AMSABS 4B W 15-A | AMSABS 4B W 15-B | AMSABS 4B W 15-C | AMSABS 4B W 15-D | - | AMSABS 4B W 15-F | AMSABS 4B W 15-G | (PDF) |
| Size 20 | AMSABS 4B W 20-A | AMSABS 4B W 20-B | AMSABS 4B W 20-C | AMSABS 4B W 20-D | - | - | - | |
| Size 25 | AMSABS 4B W 25-A | AMSABS 4B W 25-B | AMSABS 4B W 25-C | AMSABS 4B W 25-D | AMSABS 4B W 25-E | AMSABS 4B W 25-F | AMSABS 4B W 25-G | (PDF) |
| Size 30 | AMSABS 4B W 30-A | AMSABS 4B W 30-B | AMSABS 4B W 30-C | AMSABS 4B W 30-D | AMSABS 4B W 30-E | AMSABS 4B W 30-F | AMSABS 4B W 30-G | (PDF) |
| Size 35 | AMSABS 4B W 35-A | AMSABS 4B W 35-B | AMSABS 4B W 35-C | AMSABS 4B W 35-D | AMSABS 4B W 35-E | AMSABS 4B W 35-F | AMSABS 4B W 35-G | (PDF) |
| Size 45 | AMSABS 4B W 45-A | AMSABS4B W 45-B | AMSABS 4B W 45-C | AMSABS 4B W 45-D | - | AMSABS 4B W 45-F | AMSABS 4B W 45-G | (PDF) |
| Available Options for Monorail Carriages and Rails(PDF) | ||||||||
Available Accessories
| Accessories | AMSABS 4B W 15 | AMSABS 4B W 20 | AMSABS 4B W 25 | AMSABS 4B W 30 | AMSABS 4B W 45 | AMSABS 4B W 45 |
| Additional wipers Viton Metal wipers |
ZBV 15 ABM 15-A |
ZBV 20 ABM 20-A |
ZBV 25 ABM 25-A |
ZBV 30 ABM 30-A |
ZBV 35 ABM 35-A |
ZBV 45 ABM 45-A |
| 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 | MBM 15 | MBM 20 | MBM 25 | MBM 30 | MBM 35 | MBM 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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AMSABS 4B S
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25
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-N
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-G2
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-KC
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-R12
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-958
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-28
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-28
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-CN
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-TA1 |
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| Rail length L3 | ||||||||||||
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| Position of first fixing hole L10 | ||||||||||||
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| Magnetization |
Linear Carriages
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1x
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AMSABS 4B W
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25
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-A
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-P1
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-G2
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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 | -TMH | -TS1 |
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| Configuration |
Głowica pomiarowa
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1x
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SABS XB
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-MH
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-TS1 |
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