Page 1MTE™Series EncodersSensor InstallationManual and ReferenceGuideMicroE Systems • 125 Middlesex Turnpike • Bedford, MA 01730 • USA www.microesys.c

Page 10MTESensor Alignment TolerancesAxis Alignment ToleranceX Direction of MotionY ± 0.15mmZ ± 0.15mmθX± 1.0°θY± 2.0°θZ± 2.0°ZYXθzSensor Head Install

Page 11Sensor Head Installation (Side Mount Configuration)MTE™Series Encoders2.1 Loosen the MountingFixture in the Y-axis. 2.3 Press down gently inthe

Page 12Sensor Head Alignment (Side Mount Configuration)MTE™Series Encoders1.Proper sensor alignment may require minoradjustments to the sensor positio

Page 13Appendix ASpecificationsAgency Standards Conformance: In accordance withElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC:EN 55011:2007 EN

Page 14Appendix BWiring DiagramsConnector Pin ConfigurationElectrically conductive mechanicalconnection (as supplied by MicroESystems).INNER SHIELD: I

Page 15Appendix CInterface Cable Requirements1. Customer Interface Cable Requirements Customer cables that interface to MTE™series encoders must have

Page 16Appendix CInterface Cable Requirements4. Grounding:The diagrams below show how to make the connections when the encoder's connector is plu

Page 17The MTE is RS-422 compatible. Encoder signals are “sending end terminated.” Therefore customerreceiving terminations are not required. If you e

Page 18Appendix ETroubleshootingProblemThe Sensor LED indicator won’t turn on.Solution• Make sure that the MTE Series electronics’ 9-pin D-sub connect

Page 19Appendix FOrder GuideHow to OrderMK-FFAFlexFit Adaptor Mounting Kit.Reference design is available uponrequest.End Cap Kit, PurePrecision Tape S

Page 2Table of ContentsMTE™Sensor InstallationIntroductionIntroduction (Precautions, Patents, Manual Revisions) ...

Page 20Contacting MicroEMicroE Systems is a world leader in optical encoder technology withoffices in major industrial centers around the globe.To lea

Page 3LASER SAFETY INFORMATION: MTE SeriesThis product is sold solely for use as a component (or replacement) in an electronic product; therefore it i

Page 4Recommendations for Power; Installation ConsiderationsMTE™Series Encoders1.Recommendations for PowerMTE™encoders require a minimum of 4.75VDC co

Page 5System OverviewMTE™Series EncodersItems Recommended for MTE Encoder Installation Using Compact Encoder Tape (CET)Scales• Hex wrench (M2.5 for To

Page 6System Overview, (Top Mount Configuration)MTE™Series EncodersMTETMSeriesSystem View Expanded ViewSensor(shown attached on a linear slide basewit

Page 7Sensor Head Installation (Top Mount Configuration)MTE™Series Encoders1. Verify Sensor Mounting Surface HeightVerify that the distance between th

Page 8Sensor Head Alignment (Top Mount Configuration)MTE™Series Encoders1.Proper sensor alignment may require minoradjustments to the sensor position

Page 9System Overview, (Side Mount Configuration)MTE™Series EncodersMTETMSeriesSystem View Expanded ViewMTE SensorTypical user-supplied sensor mountin