Magnescale Digiruler PL20C series, Instruction Manual

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3
PL20C
3. Installation
3-1. Head installation
The detection signal sensor is built into read head where it is
marked with "
∇
". Install the read head so that the "
∇
" mark is
always within the measuring length of the scale unit.
3-2. Cable bending
If the cable is bent repeatedly, the radius of the curves should not
less than 100 mm/3.9".
• To fasten the head, insert the accessory spacer between the
detection surface of the head and the scale, and install with the
accessory screws (M4
×
20).
• Tightening torque should be 0.7 N · m to 1.1 N · m.
• After fixing the head, remove the spacer.
• After removing the spacer, move the scale throughout the
machine's travel and check that the detecting surface of the
head and the scale are not in contact.
• After installing the head, use the accessory cable clamps to
securely fasten the cable where it extends from the head.
• The relative positions of the scale unit and head cable unit
should be as shown in "3-3. Head cable unit and scale unit" .
Spacer
"
∇
" mark