Celera Motion Optira Series Encoders Installation Manual

Installation manual for Celera Motion Optira Series Encoders covering setup, alignment, calibration, and safety guidelines.


Celera Motion Optira Series Encoders Installation Manual - cover page
Brand
Celera Motion
Category
Industrial Robot
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
48
File format
PDF
File size
3.6 MB
Published
03 October, 2026
Updated
03 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
5B5F0D133B5110DAC31DF96F3F9FFE88

About this manual

This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing and aligning Celera Motion Optira Series Encoders. It includes safety precautions, power recommendations, and detailed procedures for top‑mount, board‑to‑board, and optional development‑kit installations.

The document also contains technical specifications, scale‑mounting guidance for tape, glass, and rotary scales, and troubleshooting tips. Appendices list part numbers, connector pinouts, and contact information for Celera Motion support.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Precautions and Laser Safety
  • Power Recommendations
  • Installation Considerations
  • Sensor Installation Flowchart
  • Top Mounting
  • Board‑to‑Board Mounting
  • Optional Development Kit
  • Scale Installation (Tape, Glass, Rotary)
  • Specifications

Specifications

Power Supply Voltage (5 V option) Minimum Input4.75 V DC
Power Supply Voltage (3.3 V option) Minimum Input3.13 V DC
Scale Pitch20 µm
System Resolution (available options)5 µm to 5 nm
Weight<1.5 g

Frequently asked questions

What safety precautions are required when handling the encoder?

Follow standard ESD precautions, turn power off before connecting the sensor, wear finger cots, avoid reflective surfaces, and never service the encoder while powered.

What are the laser safety specifications for the Optira encoder?

The encoder uses an infrared laser diode (850 nm) with a maximum power of 4.8 mW CW, classified as Class 1 and not hazardous under normal use.

What power supply options are available for the Optira Series Encoders?

Encoders can be powered with either a 5 V DC or a 3.3 V DC supply, each with specified minimum and maximum input voltages and current limits.

What is the recommended scale pitch for the encoder system?

The recommended scale pitch is 20 µm.

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