Enc 250 – ACU-RITE ENC 250MS User Manual
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Acu-Rite Companies Inc.
ENC 250
™
MULTI-SECTION
Page
Introduction
Bracket availability ........................................................... 1
Components supplied ......................................................... 2
Tool requirements .............................................................. 2
Mounting Preparation
Measuring length ................................................................ 2
Cable exit ............................................................................ 2
Mounting information ........................................................ 3
Encoder Dimensions ........................................................... 3
Mounting Requirements .................................................... 4
Installation
Left end section ................................................................... 4
Center section(s) ................................................................. 5
Right end section ................................................................ 6
Dowel pin anchoring ........................................................... 6
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Tape ..................................................................................... 7
Lip seal ................................................................................ 7
Reading head ....................................................................... 8
Completing the installation
Tape tensioning ................................................................... 9
Specifications
Electrical shielding ........................................................... 10
Trouble Shooting ............................................................... 10
Mechanical ........................................................................ 11
Electrical ........................................................................... 11
Pin out ............................................................................... 12
Hassle-Free Warranty ....................................................... 12
1
The ENC 250 linear encoder provides the accuracy and
reliability of an Acu-Rite Companies Inc. measuring system
with digital output. Features and options include:
• Resolution of [.0002in.] 5µm
• Accuracy grade of [.00018 in/ft] +/-15µm/M
• [2 ft.] .61m armor cable and extension cables up to a
maximum of [75 ft.] 22.9m for a VRO; [35 ft.] 10.7m for a
DRO
• Mounting hardware
• Brackets and accessories
Contact your Authorized Distributor for a complete list of
other products and accessories.
For future ordering information or warranty service, record
the linear encoder catalog number located on the scale
assembly tag, and the serial number from the reading head
tag.
Catalog No.
Serial No.
Axis:
_______________
_________________
Tape tension value: __________________________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________
Distributor:
___________________________________
Address:
___________________________________
Telephone:
___________________________________
Brackets ...
Reading head
mounting plate
Off set side
mount bracket
Combination
reading head bracket
w/extension
Universal side mounting bracket
(Available in different lengths)
• Installation brackets are available.
• Your authorized distributor can assist you in selecting
brackets for your installation.
Table of Contents
Introduction