SENC 150 Table of Contents / Warnings Page Introduction / Supplied items ........4 Preparing the mounting / Mounting information ... 5 Encoder dimensions ............. 8 Backup spar dimensions ..........10 Mounting the encoder without backup spar ....11 5.1 Mounting the encoder via end holes ......12 5.2 Mounting the encoder via center support ....
1 Introduction / Supplied items SENC 150 The SENC 150 precision glass scale linear encoder provides the Contents ML ≤ 1550 mm (60”) accuracy and reliability of an ACU-RITE measuring system with ® digital output. Features and options include: SENC 150 ...
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SENC 150 2 Preparing the mounting Mounting surface clean and free of paint. Protect sealing lips from splash water. Linear encoder F = Machine guideway ** Linear encoder with center support L = Length of backup spar (page 10)
2 Preparing the mounting / Mounting information SENC 150 Traverse path 11.75 mm (LL x 25.4 + 138.1)/2 mm 0.463” (LL + 5.437”)/2 Scale case Center marks ML/2 mm (LL + OT)/2 “ Alignment brackets (2x) Cable assembly Reading head assembly ML mm LL + OT “...
SENC 150 2 Mounting information Mounting possibilities Determining cable direction Flush Offset Backup spar Determine cabel exit direction before mounting the encoder. mounting mounting mounting To change the cable exit direction, remove the cover plate and rotate it by 180°.
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SENC 150 3 Encoder dimensions = Measuring length [mm] = Measuring length [inch] = Overtravel 1.75” = Beginning of measuring length = required mating dimensions = for ML ≥ 625 mm to ≤ 1550 mm use mid-point fastening for ML ≥ 24” to ≤ 60” use mid-point fastening...
SENC 150 5 Mounting the encoder without backup spar A variety of mounting conditions can be accomodated. Offset surfaces The machine configuration determines the brackets required to mount the linear encoder. Two typical mounting conditions are shown: flush and offset.
SENC 150 5.1 Mounting the encoder via end holes Bore hole pattern Mounting LL < 625 mm (24“): Use end mounting holes. P = Gauging point M6 x 25 mm (1/4”-20 x 1” BHCS) M6 flat washer M4 x 25 mm SHCS low head (8-32 x 5/8”...
SENC 150 5.2 Mounting the encoder via center support Bore hole pattern Mounting P = Gauging point 625 mm (24“) † LL M6 x 25 mm † 1550 mm (60”): (1/4”-20 x 1” BHCS) Use end mounting holes M6 flat washer with center support.
SENC 150 6 Mounting the encoder with backup spar Mounting possibility Mounting Space of ≤4.5 mm (≤0.18”) use reading head leveling screws! Flush or offset mounting with a backup spar. Bracket used to reduce head to mounting surface gap.
SENC 150 7 Mounting the reading head Mounting the reading head with hex nut Leveling screws M4 hex nut M3 x 12 mm SHSS M4 x 25 mm SHCS low head (8-32 x 5/8” SHCS low head) (8-32 x 3/4” SHCS low head) Adjust the leveling set screws as follows: ...
SENC 150 8 Checking the mounting Connecting the encoder Route the cables with slack loops to allow for axis motion. Secure excess cable by fastening with clips or ties. Attach the linear encoder connectors to the readout.
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