Setting The Operating Range; Protection Of The Head Cable; Mounting A Protective Cover - Sony Magnescale GB-A Serie Bedienungsanleitung

3-1-2. Setting the operating range

• The measuring length of the scale is the distance between
the measuring length marks (
• Mount the scale in such a position that the slider center
moves within these measuring length marks.
• A leeway (equivalent to 7 mm/0.28" at the left and right
ends of the scale for a measuring length of up to 200
mm/7.8" and 15 mm/0.59" for a measuring length of up to
250 mm/9.8") is provided for the slider movement. Take
special care not to move the slider beyond this limit or the
scale may be damaged.
Measuring length mark
Slider center
Mount the scale so that the slider center moves within this range.
(Effective movement range)
Fig. 3-3 Operating range
• Mechanical limiting devices (stoppers, etc.) are required
for sliders which move in excess of the effective
movement range of the scale unit. In these cases, be
sure to take the appropriate measures before mounting
the scale unit.
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) at both ends of the scale.

3-1-3. Protection of the head cable

The head cable and scale come as a single integrated unit.
Take care not to pull the head cable forcefully or bend it
repeatedly or the cable may break.

3-1-4. Mounting a protective cover

Where the scale is exposed to chips and cutting oil, it is
recommended a protective cover be provided to maintain
the scale's high performance.
Fig. 3-4 Example of protective cover
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