MicroE Mercury II 6000 - Manual (Page 11)

Sensor Alignment and Calibration
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Mercury II 6000 Series Encoders
Installation Manual and Reference Guide
Step Action
4. Align the sensor by slowly sliding the sensor on its
mounting surface in the Y or

Z directions until the green
Signal Strength LED is illuminated*.
Note*: Optimal alignment is indicated by Bright Green
.
5. Once the sensor is aligned, tighten the two sensor mounting screws (0.37Nm [3.3 inch-lbs.]
maximum torque).
6. Move the sensor over the index mark and confirm that the green Signal Strength LED blinks.
Result:

If the green Signal Strength LED blinks when the sensor passes over the index, then
proceed to the next step.

If the green Signal Strength LED does not blink when the sensor passes over the index,
then loosen the mounting screws and repeat the alignment procedure (go back to Step 3).
Note*: Optimal alignment is indicated by Bright Green and a blink over the index .
7. Move the sensor over the entire length of the scale.
Result:

If the green Signal Strength LED remains illuminated over the entire length of travel (the
yellow and red LED’s do not illuminate), then proceed to the next step.

Otherwise, clean the scale and try Step 3 again. If cleaning the scale is not successful,
loosen the sensor mounting screws and repeat the alignment procedure (go back to
Step 3).
8. Press and release the Cal. button quickly to exit Alignment Mode.
Result: The
limit LED’s will stop blinking and AGC will reactivate.
Slowly slide sensor on its mounting
Green Signal Strength LED
(Proper Alignment)*