MicroE Optira Installation Manual
Celera Motion
IM-1001 | REV181211
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©2018 Celera Motion
13.0 Final Cleaning, Inspection, and Cure Time
Before using the encoder for servo control, clean the scale using alcohol or acetone and a lint-
free cotton cloth or swab. Finally, inspect the scale's surface for scratches, adhesive spots or
smears in the measuring length.
For tape scales, a cure time of 12 hours is required for the scale's pressure-sensitive adhesive to
achieve the best performance and reliability.
13.1 Reworking to Correct Mistakes
Once installed, the scale cannot be moved or removed and reinstalled. Reworking will require
removal and discarding of the old scale, and installation of new scale.
13.2 Cleaning Scales
Step
Action
1. General Particle Removal:
Blow off any contamination with nitrogen, clean air, or a similar gas.
2. Contamination Removal:
Use a lint-free cleanroom wipe or cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol or acetone
to wipe the surface clean. Handle the scale by the edges.
Do not
scrub the scale.
14.0 Contacting Celera Motion
Celera Motion is a world leader in optical encoder technology with offices in major industrial
centers around the globe. We deliver enabling technology that brings advanced applications to
life in the motion control, medical, semiconductor, electronics, and industrial markets.
To learn more about MicroE encoders, visit
Celera Motion
World Headquarters & Encoder Center of Excellence
125 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730-1409 USA
Tel: 781-266-5700
Email:
