SCHUNK LDN G Series, Assembly And Operating Manual

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Maintenance and repair work
7.9 Changing the magnetic strip
Changing the magnetic strip
CAUTION
The magnetic strip of the measuring system must not be
exposed to a strong magnetic field.
At about 30 gauss or more, the magnetic strip encoding will be
destroyed!
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Keep it away from the secondary part (permanent magnets) of
the linear motor drive!
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Pay attention to the marking on the magnetic strip. (
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documentation on changing the measuring system)
1. Move the guided slide (1) to one side.
2. Unscrew the 2 magnetic strip clamps (2).
3. Carefully detach the magnetic strip (3 and 6) from the guide
rail (4) using a knife point and pull it off.
4. Carefully clean the guide rail (4) of all adhesive residue using
petroleum ether.
5. Slide the magnetic strip (3) underneath the guided slide (1) and
place it on the guide rail (4).
6. Length of the magnetic strip (3) = length of the guide rail (4) -
38 mm.
7. Slightly lift up one side of the magnetic strip (3) and use
forceps to remove the protective film (5) from the adhesive
film.
8. Press the magnetic strip (3) onto the guide rail (4) while pulling
off the protective film.
9. When you are half-way done, slide the guided slide (1) to the
opposite side.
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