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ACU-RITE ENC 150 (New Style) User Manual

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• Drill / tap the first end mounting hole / attach the linear encoder.
• Align to within .010” TIR. to -A-, drill / tap second end hole.
• Attach the linear encoder / align to within .010” TIR. to -A-.

• Center the axis and mark the reading head mounting holes.
• Move axis, drill / tap holes for 8-32 (M4).
• Attach head to axis / Set leveling screws / Secure fasteners.

• Use the center support(s) when provided.
• Place supports at equal intervals along the encoder’s length.

Center support

1/4-20 x 1” BHCS & Scale flat washer (M6 x 25mm)

Align to within .010” TIR to -A-

Drill / tap
for 1/4-20 (M6).

8-32 x 3/4” SHCS
(M4 x 20mm)

Drill / tap for 8-32 (M4)

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Encoder Installation Procedure

ENC 150

1/4-20 x 3/4” SHCS
(M4 x 20mm)

-A- = Axis travel

-A-

Flat washer (M6)

Do not tighten prior to adjusting leveling set screws

• Slide the brackets away from the reading head.
• Remove the alignment brackets and save for future use.
• Proceed to page 13, “Checking Your Installation”.

Alignment bracket removal

Slide brackets away from reading head and cable.

Twist 45°

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