ACU-RITE ENC 150 (New Style) - Manual (Page 10)

1/4-20 x 1” BHCS
with encoder washer
A variety of mounting conditions can be accommodated.
• The machine configuration determines the brackets required to
install the linear encoder.
• Three typical mounting conditions are shown; flush, offset, and
backup spar (as shown previously on page 4).
• The 8-32 SHCS fastener lengths shown on this page are supplied
with the encoder hardware.
• The 8-32 SHCS for mounting the reading head is a standard low
head style fastener.
• Mounting surfaces are offset.
• Installation without backup spar.
• Use leveling screws in place of spacers or shims.
• Mounting surfaces are flush within .005”.
• The reading head leveling screws are not required. • Flush or offset mounting surfaces with a backup spar.
• Bracket used to reduce head to mounting surface gap.
• Use reading head leveling set screws.
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Typical Mounting (s) ENC 150
Backup spar with bracket
Offset surfaces
1/4-20 x 1” BHCS
and encoder washer
8-32 x 3/4” SHCS
Flush surfaces
ll .005
0.0 ± .005
8-32 x 3/4” SHCS
Space of < .18” use reading head
leveling set screws.
1/4-20 x 1/2” BHCS
and spar washer
8-32 x 5/8” SHCS
(trim if necessary)
1/4-20 x 1/2”
BHCS and washer
A space >.18”, use a spacer or
bracket (shown); <.18” use
leveling set screws.