5.0 INSTALLING CROSS TRAVEL (Y-AXIS) READER HEAD –
BRIDGEPORT TYPE MOUNTING
5.1
Attach the reader head to bracket assembly as shown.
5.2
Drill and tap holes suitable for the screws shown below.
5.3
Fix bracket into place, central on the saddle.
5.4
Repeat steps 2.4 to 2.6
6.0 CABLE ROUTING
One of the most important elements of the installation is proper cable
routing. Loose and dangling cables can be snagged or crushed
causing undue damage to the equipment. ‘P’ clips and nylon tie wraps
are provided to secure the cables to the machine.
7.0 FINAL CHECK
PRIOR TO PUTTING THE DRO INTO SERVICE, TRAVERSE THE
TABLE, SADDLE, KNEE AND RAM TO THEIR EXTREME TRAVEL
LIMITS. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE SCALE TRAVELS DO NOT
EXCEED THEIR LIMITS AND THAT THE ARMOURED CABLES ARE
NOT STRESSED.
M4 x 20mm SHCS
M6 x 16mm SHCS
M6 x 25mm SHCS
(1/4-20UNC x 1" SHCS)
HEAD
MOUNTING PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE
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