Linx 8900 Operating Manual page 62

Linx 8900 Operating Manual —
Line and message settings
Shaft Encoder
If the speed of the line is not known, this option allows you to use a shaft encoder to
measure the speed of the line. The shaft encoder generates a pulse for a fixed distance of
product movement in millimetres. The encoder pitch is the number of pulses per millimetre
of product movement. Touch the Set Line Speed/Encoder Pitch button to display the Enter
Encoder Pitch screen.
To enter the encoder pitch:
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Use the keypad to enter the required encoder pitch.
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Use the plus and minus buttons to make small adjustments to the encoder pitch.
NOTE: The printer does not allow you to enter invalid values in the encoder pitch field.
Invalid values are highlighted in red.
Touch the Save button to save your changes and return to the Line Settings screen. Touch
the Cancel button to discard any changes and return to the Line Settings screen.
NOTE: If you do not know the encoder pitch, the printer allows you to calculate the value.
See 'Calculate Line Speed/Calculate Encoder Pitch' on page 58 for information
about how to calculate the value.
Figure 55. Enter Encoder Pitch screen
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