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Reference SectionInstallation of Linear ScalesPage 8MicroE SystemsL0.2L0.6L0.2LBenching pinsPositioning the ScaleNote: Before beginning mounting proc

Page 9Reference Section Sensor mounted with good electrical contact to a well-grounded surface (preferred)1. 15-pin D-sub connector grounding: The en

Page 10Customer Interface Cable RequirementsCustomer cables that interface to Mercury series encoders must have the following characteristics:• Twis

Page 11SmartPrecision Module Mounting OptionsThe SmartPrecision electronics module may be mounted directly to a bulkhead connector using the integral

Serial Output SpecificationPage 12IntroductionHistorically, the method of choice for many optical position feedback systems has been A quad B (Quadra

Serial Output SpecificationSmartPrecision 3500Si Interpolator OperationPage 13Standard Communication Mode Asserting the n_spiEnable signal freezes th

Trigger Communication Approach:The Trigger Approach can be used in applications where synchronization of the position data to an event is required. Of

Serial Output SpecificationPage 15Important Notes:The user must wait 1180ns after a trigger for the data acquisition to make its way through the posit

Page 16Serial Clock Feedback The Serial Clock Feedback (SCF) signal may be used to compensate for propagation delays caused by line receivers/drivers

Index Processing A unique physical position is referenced on all gratings and is called an index position. The value of this position is determineddur

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonnMicroE Systems was founded to advance encoder technology toa level never before achieved. Our objective was to design encoders

TroubleshootingProblemThe Power/Calibration indicator will not come on.Solution• Make sure that the SmartPrecision electronics’ 15-pin HD connector is

Contact MicroE SystemsThank you for purchasing a MicroE Systems product. You should expect the highest level of quality and support from MicroE. If yo

Page 1TTaabbllee OOff CCoonntteennttssSYSTEM ILLUSTRATION PAGEEncoder with Linear scale 2Encoder with Rotary scale 3INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSEncoder

Mercury 3500Si Encoder System with Linear scalePage 2EExxppaannddeedd VViieewwScale benching edgeEnd locator pinEnd index markSensor mounting holes (

Mercury 3500Si Encoder System with Rotary scalePage 3Double shielded cableThumb screwSSyysstteemm VViieewwShown with Rotary scaleSensor(shown attache

Installation InstructionsLinear Encoders - Using Alignment Tool - MountingPage 412Install the sensor on your mounting surface referencing the appropri

Installation InstructionsLinear Encoders - Using Alignment Tool - AlignmentPage 55If benching dimensions cannot be provided, proper sensor alignment m

Installation InstructionsRotary Encoders - Using Alignment Tool - MountingPage 6Attach your hub/scaleassembly to the rotarydevice. Refer to theinterfa

Installation InstructionsRotary Encoders - Using Alignment Tool - AlignmentPage 76Confirm proper alignmentover the full range of motion. The “Proper A