Acu-Rite 150 manual Senc Encoder Installation Procedure, Alignment bracket removal

-A- = Axis travel

-A-

Drill / tap

for 1/4-20 (M6).

Align to within .010” TIR to -A-

1/4-20 x 1” BHCS & Scale flat washer (M6 x 25mm)

•Drill / tap the first end mounting hole / attach the linear encoder.

•Align to within .010” TIR. to -A-, drill / tap second end hole.

•Attach the linear encoder / align to within .010” TIR. to -A-.

1/4-20 x 3/4” SHCS

(M4 x 20mm)

•Use the center support(s) when provided.

•Place supports at equal intervals along the encoder’s length.

8-32 x 3/4” SHCS

(M4 x 20mm)

Drill / tap for 8-32 (M4)

Do not tighten prior to adjusting leveling set screws

•Center the axis and mark the reading head mounting holes.

•Move axis, drill / tap holes for 8-32 (M4).

•Attach head to axis / Set leveling screws / Secure fasteners.

Alignment bracket removal

Twist 45°

Slide brackets away from reading head and cable.

•Slide the brackets away from the reading head.

•Remove the alignment brackets and save for future use.

•Proceed to page 13, “Checking Your Installation”.

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