
FLUX GMI-ANG-250 Bearingless GMI® Absolute Angle Encoder (250 mm OD / 200 mm Hollow Bore)
Bearingless Giant Magneto-Impedance (GMI®) absolute axial angle encoder with 250 mm outer diameter, 200 mm hollow through-bore, Up to 25-bit resolution, and ±3 arcsec (±0.0008°) peak accuracy. Supplied across the United Kingdom by Torquety Ltd with application engineering review, 3D STEP CAD support, and commercial quotations in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Technical Overview: GMI-ANG-250
The FLUX GMI-ANG-250 is a bearingless Giant Magneto-Impedance (GMI®) absolute axial angle encoder engineered by FLUX GmbH for ultra-high-precision rotary axes requiring optical-grade angular accuracy alongside full IP67 environmental immunity. Featuring a 250 mm outer diameter, a generous 200 mm hollow through-bore, and a compact 10.8 mm total stack height, the GMI-ANG-250 combines patented GMI® holistic multi-head magnetic scanning with a rugged stainless steel (ST) housing that resists oil, cutting fluids, dust, and condensation.
Capable of single-turn absolute resolutions Up to 25-bit with an intrinsical accuracy of ±4 arcsec (±0.0011°) (and ±3 arcsec (±0.0008°) with Option C), the GMI-ANG-250 operates across a wide 4.35 VDC to 36 VDC input supply (AV) up to 2,000 rpm with zero mechanical wear. Unlike optical glass-scale encoders that suffer catastrophic signal loss from condensation, oil mist, or mechanical shock—and unlike conventional Hall-effect magnetic sensors limited by magnetic hysteresis—FLUX patented Giant Magneto-Impedance (GMI®) physics couples amorphous ferromagnetic micro-wires with 360° holistic rotor scanning to cancel radial eccentricity errors automatically.
Mechanically engineered for compact axial envelopes (250 mm envelope, frameless geometry, 10.8 mm), the GMI-ANG-250 installs directly onto hollow-shaft actuators, rotary tables, and gimbals without dedicated encoder bearings or wear-prone couplings. Supplied across Great Britain by TORQUETY LTD (UK Company No. 17124704, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ & Oxford Engineering Desk +44 1865 679185), every unit is backed by local UK application engineering, 3D STEP CAD integration review, and tailored commercial quotations in Pounds Sterling (GBP).
Technical Specifications — FLUX GmbH GMI-ANG-250
Mechanical, electrical, environmental, and interface parameters verified against official FLUX GmbH engineering documentation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FLUX GmbH |
| Model / Base SKU | GMI-ANG-250 |
| Sensing Technology | Patented Giant Magneto-Impedance (GMI®) Holistic Scanning |
| Mechanical Format | Bearingless Axial Two-Piece (Stator + Magnetic Scale Rotor) |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 250 mm |
| Inner Hollow Bore (ID) | 200 mm |
| Installed Stack Height | 10.8 mm |
| Stator / Rotor Mass | 760 g (Stator) / 490 g (Rotor) |
| Housing Material | Stainless Steel (Code ST) |
| Absolute Resolution | Up to 25-bit single-turn (18-bit to 25-bit configurable) |
| Accuracy (Standard) | ±4 arcsec (±0.0011°) |
| Accuracy (Option C High-Accuracy) | ±3 arcsec (±0.0008°) |
| Repeatability | ±1 LSB |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2,000 rpm |
| Nominal Air-Gap | 0.30 mm ± 0.25 mm |
| Axial Run-Out / Eccentricity Tolerance | ±0.20 mm |
| Communication Interfaces | BiSS-C (BIS00/10/20/21), SSI (SSI00..04), Quadrature Incremental RS422 (INC00..03), UART (UAT00/01) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.35 VDC to 36 VDC (Code AV, max 150 mA) |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 (EN 60529) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +85°C (Standard) / -40°C to +105°C (Option E) |
| Shock & Vibration Rating | 200 g (6 ms, EN 60068-2-27) / 20 g (55–2000 Hz, EN 60068-2-6) |
| Connection Options | Radial/Tangential/Axial PUR Cable (CA/CB/CC/CD) or M12 8-pin Connector (MA/MB/MC/MD) |
| UK Commercial Partner & Quotation | TORQUETY LTD (Company No. 17124704, London & Oxford, GB) — Request a quote in Pounds Sterling (GBP) |
Ordering Codes & Sub-Variants
- GMI-ANG-250-ST-AV-BIS00 BiSS-C Single-Turn Standard
- GMI-ANG-250-ST-AV-BIS00-C BiSS-C High-Accuracy ±3 arcsec (±0.0008°)
- GMI-ANG-250-ST-AV-SSI00 SSI Grey/Binary Absolute
- GMI-ANG-250-ST-AV-INC00 Incremental A/B/Z Differential RS422
- Environmental Options E (-40..+105°C), M (12-bit Multi-Turn Counter), S (SIL2 / PLd Functional Safety), Z (External Zero-Set Pin)
Typical UK Engineering Applications
- CNC rotary tables, milling heads, and 5-axis indexing trunnions
- Electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) defense gimbals and radar pedestals
- Precision astronomical telescopes and satellite communication mounts
- Heavy-duty direct-drive torque motor feedback in harsh environments
Scope of Delivery & Support
- 1x FLUX GMI-ANG-250 Stator Readhead Assembly (configured to specified protocol & cable/connector code)
- 1x Matched FLUX GMI-ANG-250 Precision Rotor Target
- Factory Accuracy Verification Record & Mounting Tolerance Datasheet (3D STEP CAD provided upon request)