ACU-RITE ENC 250MS - Manual (Page 9)

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ENC 250 ™ MULTI-SECTION
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If necessary pull the lip seal along at different points
along the inserted length. Insert the 4 straight pins from
the hardware kit into the ends of the lip seal grooves to
keep the lip seals from pulling away from the ends of the
scale case. Trim the lip seals ends with a pair of scissors
so that there is an overhang of approximately [1/8”] 3mm
at each end.
• Attach the right end cap with M3 x 12 CHM screws
provided in the hardware kit. Tighten these screws
securely to compress the end cap gasket.
• The reading head is shipped attached to the installation
tool. Push the protruding roll pins of the reading head
installation tool assembly into the left end of the scale
case. Push on securely to close the gap between the scale
sections. The number indicators of the reading head
are always facing out.
Insert straight pins here
to fasten ends of lip seals Straight pin
Approximately [1/8”]
3mm over hang
M3 x 12 CHMS
Cover plate
T-10 Torx screw (2)
Plug
• Determine the cable exit direction before installing the
reading head.
• To change the cable exit direction; remove the cover plate
and rotate the cable 180°.
Changing cable exit direction ...
Armor cable hex crimp
Numbers on reading head
casting
• Slide the reading head onto the scale case to the center of
travel mark on the case.
• Reinstall the alignment brackets by inserting each at 45°
and twist to insert them into grooves on the bottom of
scale case. Slide brackets against the reading head until
they clip into place. Numbers and letters on reading head
casting and alignment brackets must correspond.
• Align the triangle on the reading head with the center-of-
travel mark previous placed on the scale.
• Return the axis back to its center of travel, and
lock in place.
• Support the reading head by hand, and remove the
alignment brackets by sliding them away from the reading
head and twisting them 45° to remove them from the
scale case. Gently pry them away from the reading head
with a small screw driver if needed.
Reading head