OHAUS FC5515R - Replacing the Incremental Shaft Encoder (Potentiometer)

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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3.3.2 Replacing the Incremental Shaft Encoder (potentiometer)
 Remove the cap on top of the incremental shaft encoder (see figure 35).
 With a socket wrench you can loosen the fastening nut. (socket wrench size 10mm)
 Loosen all electrical contacts to the shaft encoder on the back side of the front housing as
in Figure 36.
Figure 35: Replacing the Potentiometer.
Figure 36 Electrical Contact of the shaft encoder.