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3 Installation onto the Machine Main Unit
No. 99MBE048B
2
Attach the Detector to the Detector bracket.
Use a gap spacer as shown in the figure below to adjust the distance (gap) between the Detector and
main scale to 0.6 mm.
M3
Gap spacer (accessory)
Pitch direction
Scale side
direction
Gap direction
Roll direction
Detector notch
3
Check the parallelism of the Detector against the main scale with a lever-type dial indicator or electric
micrometer.
The parallelism of the Detector against the main scale must be within 0.03 mm.
4
Fix the Detector.
•
The recommended tightening torque for Detector fixing screws is 1.14 N•m–1.5 N•m.
•
After fixing the Detector, make sure that the distance (gap) between the Detector and main scale is
0.6 mm using the gap spacer.
3.4
Connecting the Feedback Cable
•
Be sure to turn off the control unit before connecting the scale unit to the control unit with a feed
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back cable.
• A feedback cable must be prepared by the user. Find a cable that supports your model according
to "4.4 Production of Feedback Cable" (page 34).
1
Connect the I/F Box to the control unit with the feedback cable.
2
Turn on the control unit.
» The POWER light on the I/F Box turns on.
