MicroE Optira Installation Manual
Celera Motion
IM-1001 | REV181211
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11.3 Install the Tape Scale
Note
: Use this procedure for installing tape scale for a board- to-board mounting.
When installing tape scale, always perform the following steps to ensure best system
performance:
•
Wear talc-free gloves or finger cots during all steps of tape scale installation.
•
Thoroughly clean the scale mounting surface and reference edge using a cotton swab or
lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
•
Remove all dust and particles.
The tape scale can be installed using one of the following methods:
•
Manually by hand
•
Using the Applicator Tool
Note
: Use the Design Guide to help you select the method of installation.
11.3.1 Install Tape Scale Manually
Use the steps in this section to install Optira tape scale manually by hand.
Step
Action
1. Orient the scale such that the arrowheads on the blue protective film are pointing towards the
mounting surface reference edge “D” as shown in the
interface drawing for your sensor model. Refer
to the correct model number interface drawing for reference edge “D” dim
ensions and sensor
orientation.
Correct
: Arrowheads on the blue
protective film are
pointing
towards
the mounting surface
reference edge.
Incorrect
: Arrowheads on the
blue protective film are
pointing
away
from the mounting surface
reference edge.
Reference Edge
Left end of
tape scale
D
Reference Edge
D
