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WCS position encoding system
Mounting the Code Rail
Figure 7.15
7.3
Mounting the WCS3 Code Rail with the Aluminum Profile System
A special aluminum profile system has been developed for quick mounting of the 70 mm WCS3
code rail made from plastic laminate or stainless steel. The aluminum profile is designed to
support the code rail and the guide trolley. The guide trolley safeguards the optimum position of
the reader in relation to the code rail at all times and compensates for running tolerances
between the vehicle and the WCS system. At the same time, the reader is decoupled from
vehicle vibrations. The aluminum profile system can be mounted in any location. The profile
rails are supplied in 6 m long pieces. The aluminum profile rail is powder-coated and can be
supplied in bend segments on request.
Tip
For normal industrial applications, using the laminate code rail has proven successful. With its
low weight and cost advantages, the benefits of the code rail include installation, in particular
when installing longer sections.
For extreme operating conditions, we recommend the stainless steel code rail:
Flying sparks in a welding shop
Heavy contamination during operation (e.g., waste incineration)
Grounding
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