MicroE Mercury II 5000 - Manual (Page 15)

Sensor Alignment and Calibration
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Mercury II 5000 Series Encoders
Installation Manual and Reference Guide
5.2 Using the Software
Use the following instructions to perform sensor alignment and calibration using the Alignment
Tool and the SmartPrecision II Software.
5.2.1 Connect the Alignment Tool and Encoder
Step Action
1. Verify that the Alignment Tool Adapter/SmartPrecision II Alignment Tool is not powered on. The
Power/Cal. LED should be off.
2. Connect the MII5000 encoder, Ethernet cable, and computer as shown below.
3. Power up the Alignment Tool by plugging in 5VDC to the Alignment Tool Adapter.
Result: The Power/Cal. LED illuminates a steady green. The sensor is initialized after an
approximate 10 second delay.
Connector
Power/Cal
Power/Cal
Alignment Tool
Encoder
Ethernet Cable
Sensor Connector
Computer
(Windows or
other OS)