4. If fitted, release the scale lock by backing off the extension handle one turn minimum.
There is no need to remove the handle.
5. Manually feed the scale until the leading edge aligns with the ‘end of scale’ mark as shown.
6. Release the applicator plunger by turning knob to DOWN position.
This will lightly attach the end of the scale to the substrate.
7. As shown in Figure 2d, traverse axis through
full travel at a steady slow speed to adhere
scale to substrate while simultaneously
ejecting the backing paper.
Caution:
During scale application:
Do not:
- move the axis in reverse direction
at any time.
- pull backing paper away
(to avoid tearing).
Do:
- move axis at a steady slow speed.
- guide the backing paper away to
ensure smooth ejection.
- stop at any time if desired.
8. At limit of travel, the remaining scale will probably
still be engaged in the scale guide.
Lock the axis and manually withdraw scale guide
from the scale applicator head, (see Figure 2e).
If an extension handle has been used,
it can be removed before withdrawing
scale guide, or afterwards if access
is restricted.
The remaining backing paper
will be completely removed.
The axis is now free to move
in either direction allowing
access to the whole
scale length.
Do not
move in
reverse
direction
Direction of scale
application
Do not pull
release paper
9. Carefully remove applicator head and place all applicator components in the protective case
supplied for storage.
10. Apply firm finger pressure along the full length of the scale from the centre out, to ensure
complete adhesion.
NOTE: Once installed, the scale cannot be re-used; removal and reapplication is likely
to adversely affect subsequent scale performance and operational reliability.
Figure 2d Scale laying
Figure 2e Scale guide removal
Readhead
optical centre-line
at limit of travel
20
min
Withdraw
scale guide clear of
remaining scale
3. Adaptor selection
Figure 3a Adaptor selection - right hand adaptors
M4 cap head screw
Readhead
mounting face
M4 button
head screw
11.5
15.5
Scale
centre-line
M-9531-0191
M-9531-0193
The correct adaptor will be determined
by the chosen readhead mounting option
giving either 15.5 mm or 11.5 mm offset
from the scale centreline to readhead
mounting face.
The applicator kit contains all adaptors,
but left hand adaptors should be used
only where access using the right hand
ones make installation difficult
(see Figures 3a and 3b).
Refer to Figure 3c for installation offsets
and direction of application details.
Figure 3b Adaptor selection - left hand adaptors
11.5
15.5
Scale centre-line
M-9531-0194
M-9531-0192
Readhead
mounting
face
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