Mitutoyo ABSOLUTE ABS AT1123 - Bend Radius of the Signal Cable

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2 Setup for Mounting
No. 99MBE095B
2.3.2 Bend Radius of the Signal Cable
The bend radius of the cable shall be kept within the following range.
The bend radius indicated below also applies to the case when the signal cable is extended.
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When the detector head moves (cable is repeatedly bent)
→ Bend radius of the cable: 100 mm or more
Scale main unit is xed
Detector head moves
R=100 mm or more
Signal cable
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When the detector head is xed (cable is xed)
→ Bend radius of the cable: 50 mm or more
Scale main unit moves
Detector head is xed
R=50 mm or more
Signal cable
NOTICE
If a cable bend radius exceeds the allowable range, it could result in breakage of the wires or other problems.
Also, note with caution that the scale is no longer guaranteed in such a case.
Tips
• The signal cable is an option. Also, the cable clamps or other fasteners are not supplied as accessories,
therefore, they must be prepared by the user.
• For the details of how to x the cable, refer to
"3.4.3 Precautions on Fixing the Cables" on page 27.