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SHG-A* Absolute, SHG-TC, SHG-TS & SHG-VS Linear Encoders NEWALL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LTD N Installation Manual THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WITH THE CORRESPONDING PROTOCOL DOCUMENT[...]
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Newall Measurement Systems Contents 1 CONTENTS 1.0 Technical Specification ..............................................1 1.1 Bracketry ..............................................................................2 1.2 Preparation ..........................................................................2 1.3 Warnings ............................[...]
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Introduction Newall Measurement Systems 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual will provide connection and mounting instructions for Newall's Absolute, Digital and Distance Coded linear encoders. It is important that you read and understand this manual prior to commencing the hardware installation. Electronic specifications can be found in the corresp[...]
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Figure 3.1 - Alignment of the reader head 2.0 ENCODER ASSEMBLY Item Description 1 Reader Head 2 Scale 3 Scale Support Link 4 Scale Anchor Pin 5 Support Pillar Short Item Description 6 Support Pillar Long 7 Scale Cover 8 M5 Nut 9 M8 x Socket Button Head Newall Measurement Systems 3 Encoder Assembly / Mounting the Reader Head 3.0 MOUNTING THE READER [...]
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Mounting the Scale Newall Measurement Systems 4 4.0 MOUNTING THE SCALE 4.1 Double End Mounting Note: Refer to section 4.3 for mounting scales in excess of 2.5 metres. Each end of the scale is different and can be identified by the “calibration adjustment end” and the “fixed end. NOTES: (A) Erroneous readings will occur if the reader head is a[...]
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Mounting the Scale A maximum of two support pillars may be screwed together to allow for sufficient adjustment of the scale. If two pillars are insufficient to enable the scale to be mounted, then additional brackets will be necessary. These brackets must be sufficiently rigid to eliminate any axial movement of the scale. Loosely fit the support li[...]
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Mounting the Scale Newall Measurement Systems 6 Remove the link/pin assembly and the scale from the reader head. Drill and tap M8 x 18mm deep (USA 5/16" -18 x 3/4" deep) into the machine casting as marked by the transfer punch. Fit the pillar(s) to the machine casting by using one of the methods shown in Figure 4.3. The pillar shoulder fi[...]
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Mounting the Scale 4.3 Scales in Excess of 2.5 Meters Traverse the machine to fullest extent of travel including hand winding past any electrical limits or trip dogs. Insert the set up tube into the reader head, allowing for a sufficient amount of scale to project from the reader head in order to fit the scale mounting brackets. Assemble the angle [...]
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Newall Measurement Systems 8 Mounting the Scale For scales which are mounted in the horizontal position, spring loaded scale supports are included and should be positioned according to Table 1. Once the locations for the supports have been determined, the reader head should be positioned in the location where the first support is to be fitted. Asse[...]
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Mounting the Scale / Fitting the Scale Guard Length 2500mm 3000mm 3500mm 4000mm 4500mm 5000mm 5500mm 6000mm 6500mm 7000mm 7500mm 8000mm 8500mm 9000mm 9500mm 10000mm 10500mm 11000mm No. of Scale Supports 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 Left Side (A) 850mm 1100mm 1350mm 1500mm 1125mm 1250mm 1350mm 1500mm 1300mm 1400mm 1500mm 1600mm 1410mm 1500mm [...]
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Newall Measurement Systems 10 Cable Routing / Final Check 6.0 CABLE ROUTING The most important and the most over looked aspect of fitting the linear encoder is proper cable routing. Dangling and loose cables can be snagged or broken causing irreparable damage. Care should be taken in order to ensure that the cables are secured to the machine and th[...]
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Appendix A Newall Measurement Systems 11 Appendix A - SCALE BRACKET MOUNTING OPTIONS Outboard scale support mounting Scale supports inverted[...]
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Appendix B Newall Measurement Systems 12 Appendix B - DIMENSIONAL DRAWING[...]
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Appendix B (cont’d) Newall Measurement Systems 13 Appendix B - DIMENSIONAL DRAWING[...]
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Notes Newall Measurement Systems 14[...]
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NEWALL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LTD 023-80620 /03 -UK . O ct 2006 HEAD OFFICE Newall Measurement Systems Ltd. Technology Gateway, Cornwall Road South Wigston Leicester LE18 4XH United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)116 264 2730 Facsimile: +44 (0)116 264 2731 Email: sales@newall.co.uk Web: www.newall.co.uk Newall Electronics, Inc. 1778 Dividend Drive Columbus[...]