Shaft Encoder

Description | NVS parameters | Parts | Procedures | Tools

Description

Measures the position and direction of motion of the drum. The speed is derived from the position information. The information from the encoder is used by the drum servo to control drum speed and by the imaging logic to synchronize image data with the plate position.

NVS parameters

DRUM module: maxdiff (VLF engines only)

Parts

• Heidenhain encoder - 507-00165A
• Upgrade parts kit - 05-0195B

Procedures

• For Encoder upgrades, see the Upgrades page.
• For other procedures, see the Procedures page.

Tools

• Encoder alignment tool - 92-0147C
• Upgrade toolkit - 90-1191B