HEIDENHAIN ND 730 v.3 - Manual (Page 33)

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Linear Encoders
Linear Encoders
Setting the display step with linear encoders
To select a certain display step, you must define the
following operating parameters:
• Signal period (P31)
• Counting mode (P33)
• Decimal places (P38)
Example
Linear encoder with signal period 20 µm
Required display step .............. 0.000 5 mm
Signal period (P31) ................... 20
Counting mode (P33) ............... 5
Decimal places (P38) ............... 4
The following tables will help you select the
parameters.
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