Acu-Rite 150 manual Encoder Installation Procedure Senc, Center mounting axis

Encoder Installation Procedure SENC 150

These steps apply to all encoder mounting conditions, if a spar is being used, go to “Spar Installation Procedure” on page 11.

•ACU-RITE® bracket kit instructions supercede this section.

•Adjust drill depths and fastener lengths as required.

•When instructed on page 10: Adjust the leveling set screws as follows:

1.Insert, but do not tighten 8-32 (M4) reading head screws.

2.Place a .001”-.003” shim between the leveling set screws and mounting surface.

3.Adjust each set screw until a slight drag is felt on the shim.

4.Evenly tighten the 8-32 (M4) reading head mounting screws.

•Contact your Authorized Distributor should you require additional assistance.

Scale case	C	Center marks
	L

Alignment	Cable assembly
brackets (2)
	Reading head assembly

•Align the center marks on the reading head and scale assembly by sliding the reading head and brackets along the case.

Center mounting axis

C

L

Mark center of travel

•Move the machine axis to its center of travel.

•Mark the axis for quick return to center.

•Configure the encoder cable exit direction (see page 3).

	-A-	= Axis travel	Align top of scale case to
Axis parting line			within .015” of -A-
			Scale case

End cap End mounting hole (typical)

•Locate the scale case so underside of end caps are flush with the axis parting line.

•Mark one end mounting hole location.

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