User`s manual

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Incremental Style Pattern

6.3mm (.25")

1.9mm (.07”)

Incremental

Simply stated, an Incremental system measures the distance it has traveled relative to a

starting point. Incremental style scales have a repeating “bar” pattern on a green

laminate. There should be a “SPLICE” approximately every 570mm (22in.). Incremental

scales may be shortened if needed.

Scales used on Absolute and Incremental systems should never be mixed.

Avoid drilling through the green portion of any scale. Any portion of the green that is

drilled will not operate.

Shortening Scales

http://www.proscale.com/support/faq.htm

To shorten incremental scales follow these steps:

The scale has stainless-steel wires pressed into the side that could be damaged if not cut

properly.

1. Clamp the wires so they do not pull away from the extrusion.

2. Using a hacksaw, cut through the aluminum extrusion.

3. Use a file or sanding tool to chamfer the cut end to the specifications shown in the

illustration.

4. Remove all burrs.

5. Test the shortened scale by sliding a readhead on. There should not be any

binding.

Wires