Accessories Overview
AMSABS 4B uses the same mechanical accessories as MONORAIL BM, including rail plugs, cover strips, additional wipers, bellows, etc. Measuring system specific accessories such as read head spare parts and connection cables are also available.
Accessory Compatibility
AMSABS 4B mechanical accessories are fully compatible with MONORAIL BM. AMSABS 4B carriages consist of a rail carriage, housing and read head. All MONORAIL BM carriages can also be used with AMSABS 4B guide rails.
Guide Rail Accessories Overview
| Accessory Type | S 15 | S 20 | S 25 | S 30 | S 35 | S 45 |
| Plugs |
| Plastic plug | BRK 15 | BRK 20 | BRK 25 | BRK 30 | BRK 35 | BRK 45 |
| Brass plug | BRS 15 | BRS 20 | BRS 25 | BRS 30 | BRS 35 | BRS 45 |
| Cover strips (C type rails only) |
| Cover strip | BAC 15 | — | BAC 25 | — | — | BAC 45 |
| Cover strip end piece | EST 15 | — | EST 25 | — | — | EST 45 |
| Cover strip fixing band | BSC 15 | — | BSC 25 | — | — | BSC 45 |
| Mounting tools |
| Plug mounting tool | BWH 15 | BWH 20 | BWH 25 | BWH 30 | BWH 35 | BWH 45 |
| Cover strip mounting tool | BWC 15 | — | BWC 25 | — | — | BWC 45 |
Carriage Accessories Overview
| Accessory Type | W 15 | W 20 | W 25 | W 30 | W 35 | W 45 |
| Additional wipers |
| Viton additional wiper | ZBV 15 | ZBV 20 | ZBV 25 | ZBV 30 | ZBV 35 | ZBV 45 |
| Metal wiper | ABM 15 | ABM 20 | ABM 25 | ABM 30 | ABM 35 | ABM 45 |
| Bellows |
| Bellows | FBB 15 | FBB 20 | FBB 25 | FBB 30 | FBB 35 | FBB 45 |
| Bellows connection plate | ZFB 15 | ZFB 20 | ZFB 25 | ZFB 30 | ZFB 35 | ZFB 45 |
| Bellows end plate | EFB 15 | EFB 20 | EFB 25 | EFB 30 | EFB 35 | EFB 45 |
| Other accessories |
| Assembly rail | MRS 15 | MRS 20 | MRS 25 | MRS 30 | MRS 35 | MRS 45 |
| Lubrication plate | SPL 15 | SPL 20 | SPL 25 | SPL 30 | SPL 35 | SPL 45 |
Plug Details
| Order Code | Name | Applicable Sizes | Description |
| BRK xx | Plastic plug | 15-45 | Low-cost hole sealing solution, manual installation. 25 pcs/pack |
| BRS xx | Brass plug | 15-45 | For high contamination environments, requires BWH tool for installation |
Cover Strip Details
| Illustration | Order Code | Name | Applicable Sizes | Description |
 | BAC xx-yy | Cover strip | 15, 25, 45 | xx = size, yy = rail length (mm). For C type rails only |
 | EST xx | Cover strip end piece | 15, 25, 45 | Plastic end piece preventing the cover strip ends from lifting |
 | BSC xx | Cover strip fixing band | 15, 25, 45 | For high vibration or vertical installation |
Additional Wiper Details
| Illustration | Order Code | Name | Description |
 | ZBV xx | Viton additional wiper | Fluoroelastomer material for corrosive coolant environments. Can be retrofitted without removing the carriage |
 | ABM xx | Metal wiper | Stainless steel material for removing large loose debris from the rail |
Measuring System Specific Accessories
Read Head Spare Parts
AMSABS 4B uses easily replaceable read heads, universal for all sizes.
| Order Code | Description |
| SABS XB-MH-TS1 | Read head spare part, hybrid: cycle synchronous serial + analogue 1 Vpp |
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| SABS XB-MH-TS2 | Read head spare part, Siemens Drive CLiQ® communications protocol |
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| SABS XB-MH-TF1 | Read head spare part, FANUC Serial Interface |
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| SABS XB-MH-TM1 | Read head spare part, Mitsubishi Serial Interface |
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| SABS XB-MH-TSS | Read head spare part, cycle synchronous serial interface (SSI) |
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Read Head Interface Types
| Interface Code | Type | Description |
| TS1 | Hybrid | Hybrid: cycle synchronous serial + analogue 1 Vpp |
| TS2 | Drive CLiQ® | Siemens Drive CLiQ® communications protocol |
| TF1 | FANUC | FANUC Serial Interface |
| TM1 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Serial Interface |
| TSS | SSI | Cycle synchronous serial interface (SSI) |
Connection Cables
Read head output cables for connection to the controller.
17-pole Cables
| Order Code | Name | Description |
| KAO 20-xx | FANUC connection cable | 17-pole, single shielded, socket - FANUC plug. xx = length (3, 5, 10, 15, 20m) |
| KAO 23-xx | Connection cable (bare wire) | 17-pole, double shielded, socket - bare wire. xx = length (3, 5, 10, 15, 20m) |
Connection Cables
| Order Code | Description |
| KAO 12-xx | Connection cable, 12-pole, female socket – female plug |
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| KAO 13-xx | Connection cable, 12-pole, female socket – open end |
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| KAO 14-xx | Extension cable, 12-pole, male socket – female plug |
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| KAO 15-xx | Extension cable, 12-pole, female socket – male plug |
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| KAO 16-xx | Connection cable, 12-pole, female socket – FANUC plug |
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Lubrication Accessories
Grease Nipples
| Illustration | Order Code | Name | Description |
 | SN 6 | Hydraulic grease nipple (straight) | M6 thread, standard straight type |
 | SN 6-45 | Hydraulic grease nipple (45°) | M6 thread, 45° angled |
 | SN 6-90 | Hydraulic grease nipple (90°) | M6 thread, 90° right angle |
 | SN 6-T | Flat head grease nipple M6 | M6 thread, flat head design |
Ordering Notes
Accessory Order Format
- Plugs:
Quantity x Code Size, e.g. 6 x BRK 35 - Cover strip:
1 x BAC Size-Length, e.g. 1 x BAC 25-2000 - Bellows:
1 x FBB Size-Folds, e.g. 1 x FBB 25-100 - Read head:
1x SABS XB-MH-Interface, e.g. 1x SABS XB-MH-TS1 - Cable:
1x KAO Code-Length, e.g. 1x KAO 23-5
Important Notes
- When ordering cover strip type (C) rails, the cover strip is included in the delivery scope
- AMSABS 4B carriages consist of a rail carriage, housing and read head; the read head is easily replaceable
- All MONORAIL BM carriages can also be used with AMSABS 4B guide rails
- BRS brass plugs are flush with the rail surface after installation and require the BWH tool for installation