SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3
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SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | VMS4100/5100
3.2.2 Incremental encoder
Fig. 4: DFV60 incremental encoder
Legend
1 Measuring wheel
2 Spring-loaded mounting arm
• Measuring wheel system mounted under the conveyor belt.
• Large spring travel and pivot range of the spring arm compensates for unevenness on
the measurement surface.
• Measurement of linear movements.
• Detection of position and speed directly on the running surface of the conveyor belt
using a precision measuring wheel.
Properties
Function