MicroE Optira Installation Manual
Celera Motion
IM-1001 | REV181211
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©2018 Celera Motion
4.0 System Overview
This section identifies parts for the Optira sensor installation. Use the information in this section to
design the mounting scheme for the sensor and the optional connector and calibration board.
Refer to the
Optira Series Encoders Interface Drawings
for details. Alignment not required when
benching sensor.
4.1 Top Mounting
This section contains information needed for installing the sensor in a top mount configuration.
The sensor can be mounted directly to customer’s bracket or equivalent surface using two
mounting screws.
Recommended Customer Required Parts
The following parts or their equivalents are recommended for the mechanical mounting of the
Optira sensor.
Item
Description
Mounting Screws (2)
M1.6 or 0-80 screws. Philips head screws are recommended.
Do not use
slotted-head screws which can allow the screwdriver to slip and damage
components. Tighten screws per torque specification: 0.34Nm (3 inch-
lbs.) maximum.
Caution
: Be careful tightening these screws to avoid damaging nearby
components.
FFC Cable
Flexible Flat Cable (FFC): 0.5 mm, Type 1, 10 P. Maximum length of 5 m.
J1 ZIF Connector is Hirose
®
FH33J-10S-0.5SH(10).
If long flex cables are needed, contact Selmark Associates for Parlex
®
cables or contact another equivalent manufacturer.
Tip
: For high mechanical stress environments, secure FFC to ZIF
connector using non-conductive epoxy.
ZIF Connector
Various FFC Connectors, Surface Mount, ZIF, 10 pins, .5 mm pitch.
Z-Height Shim Spacer
Shim for setting gap between sensor riser and top of installed scale. Not
needed for most installs. (Part of optional Development Kit)
Note
: For scales, see
Optira Series Encoders
Tape and
Glass Scales Installation Manual
.
Detachable FFC Cable
Mounting Screws
Tape Scale
Customer Provided Bracket
Sensor
Example of installed sensor
